Public Safety

Satellite tech provides state-wide connectivity for WA Police

06 November, 2023

The Western Australian Police Force will integrate LEO satellite technology with its current comms network, giving officers high-speed internet anywhere in the state.


Verizon survey reveals top priorities for first responders

30 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Verizon Business

The survey of nearly 2000 public safety professionals reveals the value placed on network reliability, the evolution of mobility and the increasing impact of 5G.


Govt to scope emergency roaming, improve regional coverage

23 October, 2023

The ACCC found that temporary emergency roaming was technically feasible, but further work was needed to design and develop the capability.


Critical networks: the urgent need for digitalisation and innovation in public safety

04 October, 2023 by Thomas Rehberg*, Head of Public Safety, Nokia | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Pty Ltd

A torrent of modern threats is ratcheting up the definition of emergency, adding more urgency to the need for innovation in critical communications.


Green Light for Blue Light Mission Critical Broadband: Simoco Launches Vehicle as a Node Solution for Public Safety

01 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty Ltd

The VR-950, a combined multi-bearer router and onboard computer, effectively turns the response vehicle into a communications node, or VaaN (Vehicle as a Node).


Taskforce to drive delivery of Australian PSMB

28 September, 2023

The newly established PSMB Taskforce will be responsible for laying the groundwork for Australia's long-term public safety communications infrastructure.


Forging New Horizons — The Road Ahead with Hytera

21 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Caelus Wireless

Leading PMR provider Hytera is actively evolving its product development strategy to shape and lead the trend towards a broadband future.


France implementing the 'radio network of the future'

13 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Airbus Defence & Space Oy

Airbus is one of the major contributors to the Réseau Radio du Futur (RRF) project, which will set the scene for the future of critical communications in the domain of public safety and emergency.


Simoco to Launch P25 Phase 2 for SDM Mobile Radio at Comms Connect

12 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty Ltd

The proven multi-bearer platform upgrade opens up greater choice for public safety customers in Australia and USA.


Celebrating a milestone for NZ's Public Safety Network

11 September, 2023 by TJ Kennedy

TJ Kennedy explains the significance of New Zealand's new Cellular Roaming service, launched through the NGCC's Public Safety Network Te Kupenga Marutau.


WAN link bonding is not a silver bullet: ensuring stable connectivity for emergency services in the field

06 September, 2023 by Nathan McGregor, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, Cradlepoint | Supplied by: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Organisations looking to implement best practice when it comes to uptime, latency, and speed should consider cellular and LEO satellite technologies as complementary solutions.


Hytera delivers PMR systems to Chinese rail transit lines

04 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. Ltd

Hytera Communications has completed the delivery of professional mobile radio systems to multiple rail transit lines in China, three of which began operation at the end of June.


Hytera GC550 2K Mini Body Camera

01 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Caelus Wireless

The Hytera GC550 2K Mini Body Camera is designed to capture clear photos and videos as objective evidence from the field to the court.


Andalusia's Digital Emergency Network a 'first' for Europe

28 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Tait Communications

Built on a Tait DMR system, the network is expected to include more than 6000 portable radio terminals in the field and is being engineered to work across more than 120 sites.


Comms upgrades for NSW and Qld firefighters

23 August, 2023

Queensland is rolling out firefighting helmets fitted with hands-free communications, while NSW has installed mobile Wi-Fi equipment in over 1300 emergency vehicles.


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