Emergency services stories
Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.
Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.
Motorola signs $60M deal to enhance NSW emergency services network
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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NSW Telco Authority has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract extension to support and enhance the state’s Public Safety Network.
What 5G means for first responders
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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5G technology is set to revolutionize emergency response, providing real-time intelligence, advanced communication, and improved services for first responders.
Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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Vodafone and Te Rourou are supporting relief efforts in Tonga, with an emergency grant and matching donations.
International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.
Fujitsu completes Tassie emergency services upgrade
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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It allows for real-time sharing of incident details, resource location, hazards, and warnings as well as status tracking between agencies.
Commerce Commission seeks to upgrade NZ’s emergency calling code
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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New Zealand regulator proposes rules to protect consumers during power cuts as country shifts to new telecom technologies.
Vertel partners with Beaconsim to aid AUS emergency services
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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Vertel and Beaconsim are partnering to bring advanced radio command and control simulators and communications training to Australia's emergency services.
Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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Motorola signs AU$261m contract to upgrade radio networks for Victoria's first responders, extending existing deal.
Fujitsu creates $17m dispatch system for Tasmania Police
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Fujitsu introduces dispatch system to improve emergency response in Tasmania, with police already using it.
Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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The NZ Fire Service operates across the length of New Zealand including remote rural locations that do not have wide spread reliable mobile coverage.
Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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With the accuracy of GPS, combined with the amount of data about users, using emergency location tracking for medical purposes seems obvious. Right?.
Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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The global wireless broadband in public safety market is set to reach $22.9bn by 2020, according to a new study.
Government to develop 111 emergency app
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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An emergency 111 smartphone app is being developed in a joint venture between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the NZ Police.
New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.
New Web site to support emergency services when minutes matter
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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The Web site allows Kiwis to check and confirm that the emergency services have the right details on how to find them.