Civil Defence stories
National disaster coordination system still on ice
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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civil defence
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nz government
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covid-19
Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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civil defence
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solar power
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fiji
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.
Singapore aids civil defence with AI and smart glasses
Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The project, underpinned by 5G technology, will be test-bedded in SCDF’s Smart Fire Station on its latest-generation fire emergency vehicles.
OutSystems platform chosen as part of ADF contract
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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apm
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low-code
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software development
OutSystems' low-code development platform has been chosen for the AUD$299m JP2060 Phase 4 contract awarded to Leidos Australia by the Australian Defence Force.
Growth in 3D printing bolstered by aerospace and defence industry
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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3d printing
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civil defence
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military
The 3D printing market, projected to top USD $20 billion by 2025, sees surging adoption in aerospace and defence, particularly in the US military sectors.
How one Dutch company created Civil Defence's emergency alert system
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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uc
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telco
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civil defence
Dutch company one2many has been chosen by the Ministry of Civil Defence - Emergency Management as its provider of a national Wireless Emergency Alert System.
Facebook proves a winner during Cyclone Pam
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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facebook
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twitter
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civil defence
Cyclone Pam sees Bay of Plenty Civil Defence's Facebook 'likes' surge by 196%, reaching 93,845 people during the crisis.
Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.
IBM and Eagle introduce cloud-based mapping
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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ibm
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eagle technology
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civil defence
Emergency Management Southland and Hamilton Council use online maps to co-ordinate resources and enhance services.