Transition to Tasmanian Government Radio Network begins soon
09 June, 2023The $763m network has been built on a feature-rich platform providing a range of capabilities, including secure, encrypted communications for emergency service workers.
Govt announces enhanced comms for emergencies and disasters
02 June, 2023The Australian Government is rolling out a new cell broadcast National Messaging System (NMS) to enhance how the Commonwealth delivers emergency messages.
Sepura SC23 hand-portable TETRA radio
02 June, 2023 | Supplied by: SepuraSepura has launched the SC23, a robust hand-portable TETRA radio with a reduced keypad and streamlined feature set of core TETRA functionality.
Nokia drone system employed for Belgian first responders
23 May, 2023Nokia has announced a contract with Belgian telecom operator Citymesh to supply its Nokia Drone Networks platform with 70 drone-in-a-box (DiaB) units.
Australian drone technology takes flight globally
10 May, 2023Aerologix is releasing its automated flight path technology globally, which will soon include additional communication features for potential uses in disaster management.
Network slicing in emergency services
01 May, 2023 by John Hopping, Principal Architect Asia Pacific, Cradlepoint | Supplied by: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Australia Pty LtdGood news is on the way — the latest technology, in the form of 5G network slicing, will represent a tangible shift in the connectivity landscape.
Reminder: changes to 800 MHz trunked spectrum
01 May, 2023 | Supplied by: ARCIAIf you or your clients have trunked radio systems operating on the 800 MHz spectrum (Motorola, Tetra or GE format), then they must change frequencies.
Communication Support Vehicle donated to Paris Fire Brigade
27 April, 2023Eutelsat Communications has made a donation to the Paris Fire Brigade, equipping a Communication Support Vehicle with the latest in connectivity infrastructure.
New ETSI standard supports multimedia emergency comms
18 April, 2023Next-generation core services allow citizens to utilise multimedia emergency communication (voice, photos, video, text) to contact the relevant emergency call centre.
UK ambulance service to trial 'unbreakable' connectivity
13 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Hybrid ConnexNew technology amalgamates clever software, cutting-edge hardware, and cellular and satellite services into one package that is said to create unbreakable, permanent connectivity.
Munich chooses TETRA for underground rail network
12 April, 2023 | Supplied by: SepuraThe 500,000th Sepura TETRA radio has been deployed in Germany, for use on the Munich city underground rail network.
Hytera PT590 TETRA portable radio
31 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. LtdThe rugged TETRA radio offers easy operation at the frontline, due to its ergonomic design, intuitive display, one-fits-all Type-C, remote radio management, multi-device collaboration and voice commands.
Radio amateurs respond to Cyclone Gabrielle
02 March, 2023 by Don Robertson ZL2TYR/ZK6EX, CEO | Supplied by: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC)As Cyclone Gabrielle approached the coastline of New Zealand, members of New Zealand's Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) wasted no time kicking into gear.
Multitone Electronics Appear Crew paging app
15 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Multitone Communications Australasia Pty LtdMultitone Electronics' Appear Crew app provides smartphone paging for emergency services. By bringing paging to smartphones, the app complements the use of radio pagers for callouts and futureproofing emergency services.
Collaboration is key in natural disaster response
01 February, 2023 by David Dennis* | Supplied by: Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisionThe beauty of cloud-based collaboration is that everyone doesn't have to be on the same system to be on the same page during a crisis.
