Emergency services stories - Page 5
Motorola signs $60M deal to enhance NSW emergency services network
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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emergency services
NSW Telco Authority has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract extension to support and enhance the state's Public Safety Network.
What 5G means for first responders
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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5g & beyond
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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.
International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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government
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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.
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.
Commerce Commission seeks to upgrade NZ's emergency calling code
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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uc
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commerce commission
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emergency services
New Zealand regulator proposes rules to protect consumers during power cuts as country shifts to new telecom technologies.
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.
Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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motorola
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motorola solutions
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emergency services
Motorola signs AU$261m contract to upgrade radio networks for Victoria's first responders, extending existing deal.
Fujitsu creates $17m dispatch system for Tasmania Police
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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fujitsu
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emergency services
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police
Fujitsu has launched the first phase of a USD $17 million dispatch system for Tasmania Police, aiming to boost emergency response efficiency and safety.
Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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emergency services
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police
The global wireless broadband in public safety market is set to reach $22.9bn by 2020, according to a new study.
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.
Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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edutech
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facebook
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education, learning & training
Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.
Minister orders investigation into 111
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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government
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outage
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emergency services
The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.
New Web site to support emergency services when minutes matter
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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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.