Comms consolidation in the networked nation
11 November, 2015 | Supplied by: VisionStream Pty Ltd
Network consolidation efforts will enable the most cost-effective use of critical network assets, improve consistency and ensure efficiency of approach, says Visionstream's Rupert Holloway.
Motorola launches public safety vision
10 November, 2015 by Jonathan NallyMotorola Solutions has launched its Next Generation Mobile Intelligence ecosystem, which ties together multiple devices, communications modes and data sources to provide enhanced situational awareness.
Omnitronics Advanced Location Services
02 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Omnitronics Pty LtdOmnitronics has introduced the Advanced Location Services solution, which adds to its GPS Essentials solution to give dispatchers access to powerful features such as geofences, speed control, event history, reports and more through RediTALK or Alto dispatch consoles.
Axon Body 2 body-worn camera
30 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Axon EvidenceThe Axon Body 2 single-unit on-officer camera features upgraded capabilities such as unlimited HD video, Wi-Fi video offload and security enhancements.
EE rumoured to have won UK network contract
29 October, 2015 by Jonathan NallyThe Telegraph in London is reporting that EE, the UK's largest mobile phone operator, will be awarded the country's £1.2bn emergency services radio network (ESN) contract.
NZ emergency alerts are faster in the cloud
28 October, 2015New Zealand-based application developer and emergency network provider CLOUD M has migrated its emergency alert tools and system to IBM Cloud to improve reliability and performance.
Fire truck upgrade boosts mobile broadband
28 October, 2015The City of Oakland, California has deployed broadband routers in its fire trucks as part of an upgrade to enable broadband communication of mission-critical information to first responders.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 23 October 2015
23 October, 2015This week: IoT spectrum on WRC agenda, Tennessee completes P25 network, FirstNet encourages satellite, and emergency radios for schools.
Motorola Solutions Si500/Si300 video speaker microphones
22 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions has introduced three-in-one combination body worn video camera, radio speaker and microphone units, along with a cloud-based content management system, suitable for public safety agencies.
Mobile command and control
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty Ltd
The Bengaluru City Police has implemented a mobile command-and-control vehicle equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance and communications equipment.
FCC grants waiver to Denver allowing B/ILT channels in 800 PS band
13 October, 2015The US Federal Communications Commissions has now granted a waiver to Denver that allows it to license two B/ILT channels in the 800 MHz band for public safety communications.
LMR 25 kHz phase-out looms in New Zealand
08 October, 2015New Zealand operators who still use 25 kHz-channel LMR equipment at frequencies below 470 MHz have only weeks left to change over to 12.5 kHz.
Telstra trials LANES at the AFL Grand Final
08 October, 2015Telstra, in conjunction with Ambulance Victoria, conducted a trial of its LANES technology at the AFL Grand Final, including the crucial access prioritisation.
Government adopts Spectrum Review's recommendations
01 October, 2015 by Jonathan Nally
The federal government has agreed to implement all of the recommendations of the Department of Communications' Spectrum Review.
Commission says telcos best for PSMB
23 September, 2015Public safety mobile broadband capability is best provided by commercial telcos, at least based on cost, says the Productivity Commission's draft report released today.