'Coordination' the future for networks
04 June, 2009
Actix 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 Ltd
At 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, 2009
Daniels Electronics and Icom America have completed interoperability testing between their P25 encrypted trunked products.
Europe approves 900 MHz UMTS
02 April, 2009
The 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, 2009
The 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 Ltd
The 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, 2008
A 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, 2008
Teltronic 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, 2008
A 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, IDTechEx
The 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, 2008
The 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.
Trunkissimo single-site trunking platform
03 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Decibel Engineering Pty Ltd
Westel says it has demonstrated its Project 25 single-site trunking platform Trunkissimo interoperating with Motorola XTS5000 portables.
TETRA system strengthened
27 June, 2008
Radio IP Software has strengthened its existing partnership with Motorola by signing a joint agreement to deliver next-generation communication capabilities to the global TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) community.
P25 network in South Island
27 June, 2008
TeamTalk has rolled out secure top-end IP-based technology, 'P25', in Christchurch. When an emergency arises that needs coordination across various organisations, P25 ensures calls and data are encrypted and can’t be overheard by anyone not involved in the emergency response.
Trunking platform
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Decibel Engineering Pty Ltd
Westel says it has demonstrated its Project 25 single-site trunking platform Trunkissimo interoperating with Motorola XTS5000 portables.
