Public Safety

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.


Project to keep nbn running during disasters in SE Qld

15 August, 2023

The $4.4m project will keep the nbn running for communities across South East Queensland and the Fraser Coast during natural or other disasters.


Hytera delivers nationwide TETRA network for Thailand

11 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. Ltd

The TETRA network, delivered for Thailand's Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), aims to enhance governance and public safety across the country.


NZ's Public Safety Network launches cellular roaming service

27 July, 2023

The multi-network cellular roaming service for emergency services is the first PSN service delivered on budget and on schedule by Next Generation Critical Communications.


Significant costs to UK emergency services as ESN delayed

25 July, 2023

Significant costs are being created for emergency services by the UK Government's failure to deliver a replacement communication network, according to a new report.


$3.6m project to connect NSW communities during disasters

11 July, 2023

The NSW Telco Authority will deliver two initiatives aimed at improving digital connectivity for impacted communities during and after natural disasters.


Tasmanian Government Radio Network officially launches

07 July, 2023

The Tasmanian Government and Telstra hosted a launch event this week to officially inaugurate the Tasmanian Government Radio Network (TasGRN).


NZ Police's radio network withstands cyclone-strength winds and rain

27 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Ubiik

The New Zealand Police's Mimomax voice linking network on the East Coast of the North Island was put to the test in February when Cyclone Gabrielle struck.


ACMA reviewing public safety class licence 4.9 GHz band

23 June, 2023 | Supplied by: ARCIA

Back in 2013, the ACMA allocated 50 MHz of spectrum at 4.9 GHz for public safety purposes. Class licences must be reviewed every 10 years, so the present licence expires in October of this year.


Transition to Tasmanian Government Radio Network begins soon

09 June, 2023

The $763m network has been built on a feature-rich platform providing a range of capabilities, including secure, encrypted communications for emergency service workers.


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