Emergency Communications stories

RANsemi and Radisys unveil an all-in-a-box private 5G platform for rapid, resilient mission-critical defence and public safety deployments.

KernWi-Fi deploys Australia’s first carrier-grade Yaesu IMRS backbone, boosting reliability, security and scalability for VK amateur radio.

Indosat’s mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia’s year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.

Telecoms pivot from chasing full autonomy to trusted, explainable AI that cuts outages and boosts resilience in critical networks by 2026.

One NZ marks a year of Starlink texts with 7m messages sent and 700,000 customers now able to connect beyond standard mobile coverage.

Small Cell Forum sets out how small cell know-how and open interfaces could underpin interoperable 5G satellite and hybrid NTN networks.

Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies’ data use.

Christchurch’s Sugarloaf transmission tower celebrates 60 years, remaining vital for TV, radio, emergency services, and digital connectivity across Canterbury.

São Paulo Subway upgrades to Motorola Solutions’ P25 digital radio, boosting safety and efficiency for three million daily passengers across key lines.

Optus and Nokia trial drone-based and small cell tech to swiftly restore mobile networks after natural disasters, enhancing emergency communications in affected areas.

Victoria partners with AWS in a AUD $20 billion deal to boost cloud infrastructure, AI, and public digital services, accelerating the state's tech transformation.

NSSLGlobal wins FCDO Services contract to provide hybrid satellite network, boosting secure, high-speed connectivity for UK diplomatic and disaster response teams worldwide.

NSW and Victoria are trialling cross-border radio roaming to boost emergency communication and response during major disasters across state lines.

Public safety agencies across states have launched a trial of Motorola Solutions’ Critical Connect to improve cross-border emergency communications and coordination.

Hyper launches AI technology to manage non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, easing dispatcher workload, after raising USD $6.3 million funding.

Winsted previews its ergonomic PSAP console for emergency centres, highlighting comfort and tech integration ahead of its summer release.

Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.

One NZ's satellite service has surpassed one million free texts in under four months, enhancing connectivity during emergencies like Cyclone Tam.

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

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