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Motorola acquires RapidDeploy to enhance emergency tech offering
Motorola Solutions

Motorola acquires RapidDeploy to enhance emergency tech offering

Motorola Solutions has acquired RapidDeploy, enhancing emergency response capabilities with cloud-native 911 tech by integrating it into their existing systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Skylo expands satellite network for seamless global access
Unified Communications

Skylo expands satellite network for seamless global access

Skylo has unveiled its expanded satellite network, ensuring global connectivity for over a billion devices, addressing critical coverage gaps for users.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Cubic & Skylo team up to boost vehicle connectivity
Network Infrastructure

Cubic & Skylo team up to boost vehicle connectivity

Cubic Telecom and Skylo Technologies have partnered to integrate satellite connectivity into vehicle solutions, enhancing global communication capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Skylo & Deutsche Telekom trial SMS over satellite in EU
Internet of Things

Skylo & Deutsche Telekom trial SMS over satellite in EU

Skylo has joined forces with Deutsche Telekom and Qualcomm to successfully trial SMS over a GEO satellite, enhancing connectivity in remote European areas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman
Unified Communications

The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman

Josh Bahlman, esteemed leader of Spark New Zealand's Cyber Defence and Technology Architecture teams, has resigned after a significant ten-year tenure.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Motorola to launch smart, rugged personal radio
Bluetooth

Motorola to launch smart, rugged personal radio

The MXP600 TETRA radio includes intelligent mic and speaker management for noisy environments and a connected app for flexible comms.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage
Data sovereignty

Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage

During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
TasGRN expansion boosts emergency comms in Tasmania
Telstra

TasGRN expansion boosts emergency comms in Tasmania

Motorola Solutions and Telstra have expanded Tasmania's Government Radio Network to 400 sites, enhancing emergency communications for first responders.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Sinch launches service to aid FCC 911 compliance
Emergency services

Sinch launches service to aid FCC 911 compliance

Sinch has unveiled its 911 PSAP Outage Services, aiding providers in meeting new FCC compliance rules, which take effect on 15 April 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Kordia renews $55m safety radio contract with Maritime NZ
Kordia

Kordia renews $55m safety radio contract with Maritime NZ

Kordia has renewed its NZD $55 million, 10-year contract with Maritime NZ to deliver critical safety of life radio communications at sea, ensuring continued safety and upgrades.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services
Unified Communications

Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services

A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Rescue scenario offers invaluable learnings
Hybrid & Remote Work

Rescue scenario offers invaluable learnings

The drill exposed gaps in Watercare’s rescue plans and could improve real-world response times at remote sites.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Hourua partners with TCCA improving NZ emergency communications
Spark

Hourua partners with TCCA improving NZ emergency communications

NZ's Hourua, a joint venture by Spark and One NZ, partners with global group TCCA to enhance emergency services' communications through robust multi-network cellular solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Kacific launches emergency connectivity offering, CommsBox
Unified Communications

Kacific launches emergency connectivity offering, CommsBox

Kacific has announced the release of a new emergency connectivity offering designed to rapidly provide broadband service in emergency or disaster zones.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022
New radio technology keeps workers safe and compliant
Digital Transformation

New radio technology keeps workers safe and compliant

Contact-free radio links are helping City Forests track crews across 23,730 hectares, while also supporting Covid-era social distancing and digital dockets.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
How Akaroa Harbour solved its communications crisis
Tait Communications

How Akaroa Harbour solved its communications crisis

A solar-powered radio and AIS upgrade now lets Environment Canterbury track ships up to 400km away and manage Akaroa Harbour remotely.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
Vertel partners with Beaconsim to aid AUS emergency services
Radio

Vertel partners with Beaconsim to aid AUS emergency services

Vertel and Beaconsim are partnering to bring advanced radio command and control simulators and communications training to Australia's emergency services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
New Zealand’s new advanced communications network promises major industry benefits
Smart Cities

New Zealand’s new advanced communications network promises major industry benefits

Industries from ports to airports are set to gain safer, faster communications as a multimillion-dollar network rolls out nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019