Public Safety

EWN to use Optus and SatSleeve

21 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Optus Pty Ltd

Remote workers will be kept in the loop via satellite comms in a deal between Optus Satellite and Aeeris, operator of the Early Warning Network.


Alerts sent during hurricane

20 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

Everbridge critical communications systems were used by over 900 US counties, cities, businesses, transportation authorities and hospitals to send millions of messages when Hurricane Matthew struck.


Airbus assists European ISITEP project

17 October, 2016

The Inter System Interoperability for TETRA-Tetrapol Networks (ISITEP) project has initiated interoperability tests in Brussels, which will connect mission-critical radio networks from six countries.


FirstNet “long overdue” says former FEMA boss

13 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

A former head of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency has come out in support of the forthcoming FirstNet public safety mobile broadband network, saying it is "long overdue".


11.5m emergency calls sent during hurricane

13 October, 2016

Emergency Communications Network successfully delivered more than 11.5 million critical communications on behalf of clients as Hurricane Matthew targeted Florida's east coast.


Overpriced 700 MHz fails to sell at auction

12 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

India's recent spectrum auction has closed with 40% of the spectrum offer remaining unsold, and with the government securing only a fraction of money it was hoping to secure.


Avtec Scout technology adopted by Yreka police

12 October, 2016

The Yreka Police Department in California has upgraded its emergency dispatch technology, implementing an Avtec Scout system.


Public safety contract awarded to Sepura

10 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Sepura

An undisclosed European public safety organisation has selected Sepura to provide 19,000 SC20 series hand-portable radios.


More 700 MHz spectrum to be auctioned

10 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

The federal government will auction 2 x 15 MHz of unallocated 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum "to support mobile broadband services across Australia".


Airbus implements TETRA technology in Hungary

10 October, 2016

Airbus Defence and Space will equip the Unified Digital Radio Communication System (UDRS) in Budapest with the latest IP-backed TETRA technology as part of nationwide modernisation efforts in Hungary.


UK's ESN labelled "inherently risky"

10 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

The UK's "inherently risky" new Emergency Services Network is running five months late, according to the National Audit Office.


WA fire vehicles get AVL

07 October, 2016

Automatic vehicle location will be installed on 700 Department of Fire and Emergency Services and local government firefighting appliances by 1 December 2016.


European broadband project reaches milestone

07 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

The largest consultation of European PPDR end users ever conducted has resulted in a Work Package of the BroadMap project delivered to the European Commission.


No bids for Indian 700 MHz band

06 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

Reports have indicated that, by the third day of India's huge spectrum auction, no bids had been received for the 700 MHz band.


GME donates to SA storm recovery effort

05 October, 2016

GME will donate $10,000 to support the SA State Emergency Services and the SA Country Fire Service, in the wake of severe South Australian storms.


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