The Project 25 digital radio standard first was contemplated more than two decades ago to provide a common architecture for manufacturers, in order to ensure that their equipment was interoperable, which would provide end users with multiple benefits. Today, many public-safety agencies are using P25 systems and equipment, though the standard continues to evolve.

This event will examine the standard’s evolution, its current status and whether it has lived up to its promise. In the process, several key questions will be explored, including:

• Has Phase 1 met expectations?
• Which agencies should consider migrating to Phase 2?
• What issues exist regarding security and backwards compatibility?
• Why has public safety been slow to adopt ISSI?
• What are the funding opportunities regarding P25 system and equipment deployments?
• Does P25 help or hinder 700 MHz narrowbanding?
• Will P25 be relevant in a broadband world?

ARCIA will be hosting the NSW Industry Dinner and Networking event at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, 9 February 2012.

The event will feature ample networking time, presentations, a guest speaker and door prizes.

Attendees will enjoy a three-course meal along with ample time to enjoy a friendly drink with people from the industry.

IWCE, the pre-eminent communications technology exposition for the working world, provides an industry forum and the critical information needed by professionals responsible for the dependability, reliability and interoperability of their organisation's communications system.

From land mobile radio to wireless mobility, voice, video, data and everything in between.

With the rising frequency and magnitude of natural disasters, this conference ‘The Future of Public Safety Communications: What does it look like’ will focus on communications and technology, emergency management, communities, multiagency collaboration and information sharing, social media and cloud computing, mobility, traditional radio, spectrum allocation, lessons learnt and more.

With numbers expected to exceed 800, this three-day event offers valuable networking opportunities, professional development workshops, interactive forums, speaker presentations and an extensive exhibition with trusted manufacturers and suppliers for industry professionals from emergency services, government, transport, defence, finance, security, mining and energy sectors.

Hear from the leaders moving RFID forward and learn how to track and manage everything at the 2012 RFID Journal Live! To celebrate its 10th anniversary, it will be offering weekly special giveaways and event updates via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and RFID Connect.

Discover how to successfully deploy radio frequency identification technologies and hear how industry leaders are benefiting from RFID today. The conference and exhibition will feature more than 175 RFID technology companies, demonstrating real business solutions, and more than 50 real-world, end-user case studies from industry leaders.

Featured at the event, there will be more than 100 educational seminars: eight industry-focused and how-to conference tracks; eight in-depth pre-conferences plus RFID Journal University, providing an introduction to RFID; and an exhibition hall containing more than 175 technology providers demonstrating the latest RFID products.

Presentation of the annual RFID Journal Awards, also featured at the event, recognise companies that have distinguished themselves by their successful use of radio frequency identification or introduction of a valuable new RFID product or service.

The categories are:

• Best RFID Implementation
• Best Use of RFID to Enhance a Product/Service
• Most Innovative Use of RFID
• RFID Special Achievement Award
• Green Award
• Best in Show
• Best RFID Thesis

Submissions for all awards, except Best in Show, are due no later than Jan. 31, 2012. Best in Show submissions are due by midnight on Feb. 28, 2012. For more information, visit the website.

At CeBIT 2012, attendees will hear from global and local though leaders, policy-makers and business influencers, and meet suppliers who can give practical answers that can be implemented now.

The event provides a leading business technology platform for decision-makers across all industries and government with a combination of three elements: the ICT Business Event with over 600 exhibitors and 30,000 business visitors; global conferences - a comprehensive program delivered by over 100 global thought leaders; and networking, attracting and connecting national and international leaders from industry and government.