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TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security

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TCCA urges industry to align on international standards as 4G and 5G broadband systems expand the cyber risk for mission critical communications.
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NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications

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NSSLGlobal unveils battery-backed GUARDIAN system to keep crews in citadels linked to rescuers as piracy and vessel boardings rise worldwide.
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RANsemi chip powers Apeiroon deployable 5G systems

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RANsemi teams up with Apeiroon to put its RNS802 chip into backpack and vehicle-mounted 4G and 5G systems for field deployments.
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AETA joins TCCA to boost critical audio communications

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AETA Audio Systems joins TCCA, expanding the body’s critical communications network with broadcast audio expertise and 5G-enabled transmission tools.
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Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one

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Contrivian launches Constellation, a single LEO satellite service unifying Starlink, Amazon Leo and others for uninterrupted connectivity.
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Shared fire control hub unites three eastern counties

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Norfolk, Suffolk and Hertfordshire fire services now share a cloud-based control hub to boost cross-border response and resilience.
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NHS telephony faces hidden risks in PSTN switch-off

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NHS telecoms overhaul exposes hidden legacy risks as PSTN retirement and pandemic pressures force trusts to confront fragile systems.
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Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks

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Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo LEO satellite services for resilient US government networks, blending space links with fibre and 5G.
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Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach

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Radisys and AccelerComm add NB-IoT to their 5G satellite stack, letting operators serve low-power IoT and broadband over shared spectrum.
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Satellite Connect Europe seals five MNO trial deals

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Satellite Connect Europe signs five-operator pact to trial direct-to-device satellite mobile broadband across Europe from summer 2026.
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Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network

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Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-first direct-to-device satellite network, offering EU-based access to AST SpaceMobile's LEO system.
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VQ unveils Advanced Conferencing Centre for Cisco users

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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VQ launches Advanced Conferencing Centre to give Cisco Meeting Server users tighter control over complex, operator-led multi-room calls.
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LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR

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LTE and 5G critical communications investment to surge from USD $5.4bn in 2025 to more than USD $9.2bn by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
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TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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TCCA releases first Broadband Callout specs for 4G and 5G mission critical paging, aiming to boost global interoperability for emergency services.
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RANsemi, Radisys unveil all-in-a-box 5G for defence

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RANsemi and Radisys unveil an all-in-a-box private 5G platform for rapid, resilient mission-critical defence and public safety deployments.
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Telecoms shift to trusted, outcome-led network automation

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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Telecoms pivot from chasing full autonomy to trusted, explainable AI that cuts outages and boosts resilience in critical networks by 2026.
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Small Cell Forum maps path to interoperable 5G NTN

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Small Cell Forum sets out how small cell know-how and open interfaces could underpin interoperable 5G satellite and hybrid NTN networks.
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NSSLGlobal secures FCDO Services deal for hybrid satellite network

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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NSSLGlobal wins FCDO Services contract to provide hybrid satellite network, boosting secure, high-speed connectivity for UK diplomatic and disaster response teams worldwide.
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Genetec plugin boosts vehicle investigation speed & insight

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.
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Arlo & RapidSOS join forces to improve emergency alerts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Arlo Technologies has teamed up with RapidSOS to enhance emergency responses via AI-powered video verification, aiming to improve response accuracy and efficiency.