Emergency services stories - Page 2
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What 5G means for first responders
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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wireless networks
5G technology is set to revolutionize emergency response, providing real-time intelligence, advanced communication, and improved services for first responders.
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Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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charity
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emergency services
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vodafone
Vodafone and Te Rourou are supporting relief efforts in Tonga, with an emergency grant and matching donations.
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International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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government
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telco
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international telecommunication union
ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.
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Fujitsu completes Tassie emergency services upgrade
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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digital transformation
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fujitsu
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outsourcing
It allows for real-time sharing of incident details, resource location, hazards, and warnings as well as status tracking between agencies.
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Commerce Commission seeks to upgrade NZ’s emergency calling code
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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commerce commission
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telco
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emergency services
New Zealand regulator proposes rules to protect consumers during power cuts as country shifts to new telecom technologies.
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Vertel partners with Beaconsim to aid AUS emergency services
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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radio
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emergency services
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emergency communications
Vertel and Beaconsim are partnering to bring advanced radio command and control simulators and communications training to Australia's emergency services.
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Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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motorola
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motorola solutions
Motorola signs AU$261m contract to upgrade radio networks for Victoria's first responders, extending existing deal.
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Fujitsu creates $17m dispatch system for Tasmania Police
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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fujitsu
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police
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emergency services
Fujitsu has launched the first phase of a USD $17 million dispatch system for Tasmania Police, aiming to boost emergency response efficiency and safety.
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Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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emergency services
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paging
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spark
The NZ Fire Service operates across the length of New Zealand including remote rural locations that do not have wide spread reliable mobile coverage.
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Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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smartphones
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location tracking
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emergency services
With the accuracy of GPS, combined with the amount of data about users, using emergency location tracking for medical purposes seems obvious. Right?.
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South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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emergency services
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south westland dhb
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job moves
South Westland is set to benefit from a virtual medical receptionist – a new service offering greater access to booking general practice appointments.
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Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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emergency services
The global wireless broadband in public safety market is set to reach $22.9bn by 2020, according to a new study.
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Government to develop 111 emergency app
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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apps
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emergency services
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nz government
An emergency 111 smartphone app is being developed in a joint venture between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the NZ Police.
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New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders
Wed, 6th May 2015
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emergency services
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southland civil defence
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emergency management
Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.
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Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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edutech
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emergency services
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facebook
Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.
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Google launches emergency search
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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google
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nz
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emergency services
Google has introduced emergency search results in New Zealand for poisoning and suicide searches, providing immediate access to crucial helpline numbers.
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111 text service for deaf launched
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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emergency services
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auckland
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community
A new 111 text service for the deaf and hearing impaired was launched today in Auckland by Police Minister Judith Collins, enhancing emergency accessibility.
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Minister orders investigation into 111
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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police
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outage
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government
The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.
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New Web site to support emergency services when minutes matter
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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telco
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emergency services
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communication
The Web site allows Kiwis to check and confirm that the emergency services have the right details on how to find them.
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Hitting the sweet spot
Thu, 1st Feb 2007
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edutech
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storage
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samsung
A surge in demand for Ultra Mobile PCs brings a broader range to New Zealand, thanks to a Vantex Distribution and Tegatech partnership.