IP development driving trends
30 June, 2009The ACMA’s 2009 update of developments in technology, Trends in Communications and Media Technology, Applications and Use, has identified five key developments that are placing pressure on media and communications regulation.
Application: Wireless traffic monitors
22 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Tyco Electronics Pty Ltd (Wireless Network Solutions Div)The real-time images allow operators to see what the problem is and ultimately will help the centre in assessing the kind of response that may be needed.
Trunked radio net uses software
12 June, 2009Axell Wireless has launched what is believed to be the world's first terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) digital repeater based on software defined radio (SDR) technology.
Trunked systems agreement
09 June, 2009Daniels Electronics has renewed its distribution agreement via the Icom Systems group.
'Coordination' the future for networks
04 June, 2009Actix has predicted that with the arrival of 4G network managers will have a sharper focus on the delivery cost per data bit.
Insource for a better future
28 May, 2009 by Martin Cahill, Pacific Wireless Communications | Supplied by: Pacific Wireless Communications Pty LtdAt what point did it become fashionable and corporately clever to outsource communication projects to global organisations rather than lead with courage and vision to support and build these radio communication systems and foster Aussie innovators.
P25 interoperability tests successful
22 May, 2009Daniels Electronics and Icom America have completed interoperability testing between their P25 encrypted trunked products.
Europe approves 900 MHz UMTS
02 April, 2009The decision by the European Parliament to accept the amendment of the GSM Directive to allow UMTS (WCDMA-HSPA) technology to be used in the 900 MHz band has been welcomed by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA).
Conference focuses on public safety
13 March, 2009The overall theme of this year's APCO Australasian 2009 conference and exhibition, held at Australia's Technology Park in Sydney, earlier this month, was 'Leaders in Public Safety — When Every Second Counts'.
Fire pump control
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Benelec Pty LtdThe Benelec DRAI — dual radio audio interface — was developed for the NSW Fire Brigade. Mobile radios are mounted inside the cabin of the vehicle. The Benelec DRAI allows firefighters to control pump appliances from the rear of the vehicle and at the same time enable access to radio audio controls during an incident.
Research focus on TETRA
17 September, 2008A Spanish industrial consortium, led by Teltronic, is championing research into broadband professional mobile communications to satisfy the demands of professional users.
Ports tie up TETRA system
16 September, 2008Teltronic has supplied TETRA solutions to two of Asia’s fastest growing container ports — Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia, and Pusan Newport, South Korea.
Police radio success brings its own issues
08 August, 2008A police radio system that is now so efficient that finding extra parking places for offenders' cars is now a priority was one of the benefits outlined in a case study of the ongoing development of WAPOL, the West Australian police radio network.
The booming business of Active RFID and RTLS
01 August, 2008 by Dr Peter Harrop, chairman, IDTechExThe RFID business value is expected to grow by five times in the next 10 years. The Active RFID business is growing by about 10 times, driven by the $475 million military order for Savi Technology and innovations such as the first 100,000 RFID labels from Power ID that have greatly enhanced range over alternatives.
UMTS 900 jumps into sharp focus
31 July, 2008The pace of commercialisation of universal mobile telecommunications service (UMTS 900) systems has quickened, according to an information paper published by GSA , the Global mobile Suppliers Association.
