Emergency Communications stories
Kordia renews $55m safety radio contract with Maritime NZ
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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emergency communications
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maritime nz
Kordia has renewed its NZD $55 million, 10-year contract with Maritime NZ to deliver critical safety of life radio communications at sea, ensuring continued safety and upgrades.
Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services
Wed, 15th May 2024
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uc
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radio
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telco
A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.
The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Josh Bahlman, esteemed leader of Spark New Zealand's Cyber Defence and Technology Architecture teams, has resigned after a significant ten-year tenure.
Hourua partners with TCCA improving NZ emergency communications
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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police
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spark
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emergency communications
NZ's Hourua, a joint venture by Spark and One NZ, partners with global group TCCA to enhance emergency services' communications through robust multi-network cellular solutions.
Kacific launches emergency connectivity offering, CommsBox
Thu, 5th May 2022
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spacetech
Kacific has announced the release of a new emergency connectivity offering designed to rapidly provide broadband service in emergency or disaster zones.
Motorola to launch smart, rugged personal radio
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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bluetooth
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radio
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motorola solutions
The MXP600 TETRA radio includes intelligent mic and speaker management for noisy environments and a connected app for flexible comms.
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.
Could an iPhone save your life?
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
The ECLI service provides emergency services with the probable location of a caller when they dial 111 from a mobile phone.
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.
Technology can help schools communicate in an emergency
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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sms
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whispir
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mobile apps
Technology can help educators meet standard operating procedures swiftly and effectively, cutting down response times.
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.