Public Safety

Black spot funding under scrutiny by SA Gov

06 December, 2016

An investigation into the use of mobile black spot funding has been requested by the South Australian Government, after high-priority sites missed out on selection.


Mobile data for public safety

05 December, 2016 by Eugene Brink, Principal Consultant, SMS Management and Technology | Supplied by: SMS Management & Technology

Government agencies are building a case for mobile communications and data in public safety and emergency management.


Victoria expands pool of emergency radio broadcasters

01 December, 2016

An expansion of Victoria's emergency broadcasting network has been undertaken, following the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission recommendation.


Avtec and GSC update 911 technology

01 December, 2016

The Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center in Virginia has had its dispatch console technology updated by Avtec and GCS Electronics and Communications.


French public safety broadband project moves forward

01 December, 2016

The second phase of the French LTE4PMR mission-critical communications research and development project has been planned out.


Mission-critical LTE goes live

30 November, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

Teltronic has implemented a mission-critical LTE solution for public safety authorities in the Canary Islands.


Avoiding unauthorised radio use in Australia

29 November, 2016

Poor-quality radio equipment that is not authorised to operate on certain frequencies in Australia can easily be purchased online.


Airbus launches TETRA pager in Germany

29 November, 2016

The Airbus Defence and Space TETRA pager P8GR is now available to public safety authorities and organisations in Hesse, Germany.


€66m raised in 700 MHz auction

28 November, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

Finland has auctioned parts of the 700 MHz band to three bidders, raising a total of €66.33 million.


Airbus Defence and Space TARANIS Smart radio application

23 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Airbus Public Safety and Security

The Airbus Defence and Space TARANIS Smart radio application is designed for the Tactilon Dabat.


New emergency app available for Victoria

17 November, 2016

Victorians can now download the new VicEmergency app, providing them with information and warnings for incidents such as fires, floods and storms.


Airbus named Next Generation 911 company of the year

17 November, 2016

Airbus DS Communications has received the Frost & Sullivan NG 911 Company of the Year Award 2016 for its Next Generation 911 emergency call solution.


Interview: Mark Loney, ACMA

17 November, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

The ACMA's Mark Loney gives us a sneak preview of his presentation and the ACMA's workshop coming up at Comms Connect Melbourne next week.


Sepura public safety contract extended by ASTRID

16 November, 2016

Sepura's contract with ASTRID has been extended to the value of €2 million.


Electronic warfare operational support inquiry announced

14 November, 2016

An inquiry will be conducted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works with regards to the provision of facilities to support Australia's electronic warfare capabilities by the Department of Defence.


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