Emergency services stories - Page 2
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/01/16/preview_img-OOrjD6AyXh0AuaIzm3NydQ5l.webp)
UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
#
digital literacy
#
connectivity
#
government
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.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/12/07/preview_img-mnrbHP140GiivCQy8kcdUd3D.webp)
New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
#
cybersecurity
#
patching
#
emergency services
SIERRA: 21 Living on the Edge analysis unearths 21 new tech vulnerabilities, triggering concern for critical global infrastructure.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/12/04/preview_AMSL_Aero_leadership_team.webp)
Max York, former GE Australia CEO, joins AMSL Aero as new Chief Executive
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
#
uc
#
emergency services
#
telco
Max York, ex-CEO of GE Australia, has been appointed Chief Executive of AMSL Aero, bolstering the leading green aviation company's senior leadership.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2023/09/08/preview_Iain_Johnson(2).webp)
FourNet appoints Former Sabio Solutions Lead as Head of Solution Design
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
#
devops
#
digital transformation
#
cx
FourNet appoints Iain Johnson as Head of Solution Design, leveraging his expertise in CX to drive rapid data-led transformation for customers.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2022/11/16/preview_GettyImages-1083059548.webp)
Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
#
kordia
#
tait communications
#
nz
Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2022/11/11/preview_GettyImages-1159746919__2_.webp)
Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
#
uc
#
telco
#
emergency services
Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2022/08/23/preview_GettyImages-1313742092.webp)
Motorola signs $60M deal to enhance NSW emergency services network
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
#
smartphones
#
partner programmes
#
emergency services
NSW Telco Authority has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract extension to support and enhance the state’s Public Safety Network.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2022/07/22/preview_Getac_UX10_Scenario_20081102-2.webp)
What 5G means for first responders
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
#
5g & beyond
#
uc
#
wireless networks
5G technology is set to revolutionize emergency response, providing real-time intelligence, advanced communication, and improved services for first responders.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2022/01/18/preview_HNMZEXVFY5KXN4UMWTBXND2A2E.webp)
Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
#
charity
#
emergency services
#
vodafone
Vodafone and Te Rourou are supporting relief efforts in Tonga, with an emergency grant and matching donations.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2020/03/24/preview_GettyImages-855364504.webp)
International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
#
uc
#
government
#
telco
ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2019/12/09/preview_GettyImages-1062207370.webp)
Fujitsu completes Tassie emergency services upgrade
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
#
digital transformation
#
fujitsu
#
outsourcing
It allows for real-time sharing of incident details, resource location, hazards, and warnings as well as status tracking between agencies.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2019/09/13/preview_GettyImages-951120494.webp)
Commerce Commission seeks to upgrade NZ’s emergency calling code
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
telco
New Zealand regulator proposes rules to protect consumers during power cuts as country shifts to new telecom technologies.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2019/06/21/preview_GettyImages-1087174600.webp)
Vertel partners with Beaconsim to aid AUS emergency services
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
#
radio
#
emergency services
#
emergency communications
Vertel and Beaconsim are partnering to bring advanced radio command and control simulators and communications training to Australia's emergency services.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2018/04/24/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-904615574.webp)
Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
#
smartphones
#
motorola
#
motorola solutions
Motorola signs AU$261m contract to upgrade radio networks for Victoria's first responders, extending existing deal.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2017/10/30/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-512173070.webp)
Fujitsu creates $17m dispatch system for Tasmania Police
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
#
fujitsu
#
police
#
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.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/11/29/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-496859800.webp)
Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
#
emergency services
#
paging
#
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.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/09/23/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-513469649.webp)
Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
#
smartphones
#
location tracking
#
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?.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/02/26/preview_dhb.webp)
South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
#
emergency services
#
south westland dhb
#
job moves
South Westland is set to benefit from a virtual medical receptionist – a new service offering greater access to booking general practice appointments.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2015/11/06/preview_emergency.webp)
Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
#
cybersecurity
#
emergency services
#
recogni
The global wireless broadband in public safety market is set to reach $22.9bn by 2020, according to a new study.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2015/06/18/preview_111_app_emergency.webp)
Government to develop 111 emergency app
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
#
apps
#
emergency services
#
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.