Emergency services stories - Page 2

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vertel and Beaconsim are partnering to bring advanced radio command and control simulators and communications training to Australia's emergency services.

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

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

The NZ Fire Service operates across the length of New Zealand including remote rural locations that do not have wide spread reliable mobile coverage.

With the accuracy of GPS, combined with the amount of data about users, using emergency location tracking for medical purposes seems obvious. Right?.

South Westland is set to benefit from a virtual medical receptionist – a new service offering greater access to booking general practice appointments.

The global wireless broadband in public safety market is set to reach $22.9bn by 2020, according to a new study.

An emergency 111 smartphone app is being developed in a joint venture between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the NZ Police.