Planning for Australia's connectivity during natural disasters
16 June, 2020 by Gavin Wilson*Authorities must include network technology that can provide failover or fast pop-up options for connectivity during disasters.
New GRN site goes live on the NSW Central Coast
09 June, 2020The NSW Telco Authority continues to expand the government radio network, with a new site activated at Wyong Creek on the NSW Central Coast.
Comms industry input to the 'Bushfires' Royal Commission
15 May, 2020 by Jonathan NallyCommunications and disaster management experts have outlined steps that should be taken to improve Australia's mission-critical communications environment.
Power loss the main culprit for bushfire comms problems
13 May, 2020Loss of power rather than fire damage was the main contributor to mobile network outages during the 2019–20 summer bushfires, according to an ACMA report.
Canberra provides $37.1m emergency comms boost
12 May, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government has announced funding of $37.1 million to improve communications resilience during natural disasters, including satcoms and more backup power.
NSW Critical Communications Enhancement Program update
11 May, 2020The NSW Telco Authority has continued to roll out the CCEP during the COVID-19 outbreak, with 50 sites operational and hundreds more under design or construction.
The critical need to accelerate PSMB deployments globally
06 May, 2020 by Jason Karp, Public Safety NetworkCountries can quickly deploy mission-critical broadband networks if they choose the right operating models and the right incentives, says PSN's Jason Karp.
Work to begin on Finland's PSMB system
23 April, 2020Finland's public safety comms operator, Erillisverkot, has awarded 10-year contracts to Elisa and Ericsson for the Virve 2.0 public safety network.
Indoor location of rescue forces in distress
21 April, 2020Scientists have developed technology to locate personnel inside buildings without having to rely upon continuous GPS signals.
Cyberkey Blue 2 rechargeable smart key
01 April, 2020The CyberKey Blue 2 is a rechargeable smart key that connects to the user's smartphone app to provide virtual real-time access control for the most remote sites.
New plan needed for Perth's transport radio system
31 March, 2020The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia's Radio Systems Replacement project has become a casualty of the dispute between the US and Huawei.
Babcock to upgrade NZ Defence HF
10 March, 2020The NZ Defence Force's 1980s-era high-frequency radio system is about to be overhauled under a NZ$30.6 million deal with Babcock International.
APD Communications wins ESN contract
05 March, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe contract requires APD to produce control room technology that will be trialled by lead force Thames Valley Police.
Highways England to deploy Sepura radios
28 February, 2020Highways England is set to receive over 700 Sepura radios in its latest critical communications upgrade.
CSPs cast commercial 5G networks in nearly 400 cities
27 February, 2020CSPs are racing to roll out 5G, with 378 cities across 34 countries hosting commercial networks as of January 2020, according to Viavi.
