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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins 2024 IoT Breakthrough award in health sector

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise awarded the 2024 Health and Wellness prize by IoT Breakthrough for its innovative IoT solution, OmniAccess Stellar Asset Tracking, aiding in healthcare efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities

SIERRA: 21 Living on the Edge analysis unearths 21 new tech vulnerabilities, triggering concern for critical global infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

What 5G means for first responders

5G technology is set to revolutionize emergency response, providing real-time intelligence, advanced communication, and improved services for first responders.

By Frank Baldrighi • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022

Not for profit

Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery

Vodafone and Te Rourou are supporting relief efforts in Tonga, with an emergency grant and matching donations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022

Unified Communications

International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms

ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission seeks to upgrade NZ's emergency calling code

New Zealand regulator proposes rules to protect consumers during power cuts as country shifts to new telecom technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Emergency services stories

Agricultural Technology

5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities

1,500 5G-enabled drones commanded a magical spectacle over Marina Bay, heralding a revolution in drone technology offering limitless smart solutions.

By Oh Wei Ling • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Agricultural Technology

Revolutionary Wi-Fi system promises connectivity in remote areas

A revolutionary large-area Wi-Fi system, engineered for seamless deployment in remote and disaster-hit regions, has been jointly developed by tech firms and universities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Government

UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Max York, former GE Australia CEO, joins AMSL Aero as new Chief Executive

Max York, ex-CEO of GE Australia, has been appointed Chief Executive of AMSL Aero, bolstering the leading green aviation company's senior leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023

DevOps

FourNet appoints Former Sabio Solutions Lead as Head of Solution Design

FourNet appoints Iain Johnson as Head of Solution Design, leveraging his expertise in CX to drive rapid data-led transformation for customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023

Kordia

Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract

Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network

Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

Partner Programmes

Motorola signs $60M deal to enhance NSW emergency services network

NSW Telco Authority has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract extension to support and enhance the state's Public Safety Network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2022

Digital Transformation

Fujitsu completes Tassie emergency services upgrade

It allows for real-time sharing of incident details, resource location, hazards, and warnings as well as status tracking between agencies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019

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

Motorola

Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network

Motorola signs AU$261m contract to upgrade radio networks for Victoria's first responders, extending existing deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018

Fujitsu

Fujitsu creates $17m dispatch system for Tasmania Police

Fujitsu has launched the first phase of a USD $17 million dispatch system for Tasmania Police, aiming to boost emergency response efficiency and safety.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017