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  • Moving beyond Zigbee for star networks
    Multihop mesh protocols, such as Zigbee, are widely known for their ability to link together low data rate machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. Zigbee, in particular, is targeting itself as the standard bearer for wireless, low-power meshing protocols.
  • Evolving security needs for SCADA radio security
    Cyber security is a key issue today and rarely out of the headlines. While most public focus relates to the Internet, SCADA engineers and security experts know that cyber terrorism concerns go beyond the Internet to other vectors, such as wireless.
  • A challenge to conventional thought
    We are pretty much aware of the shift in telecommunications usage, away from fixed-line telephone to a combination of IP-based and mobile access. The lines between voice and data are becoming less and less clear. Indeed, it makes no sense to discern between voice and data - both are simply payload.
  • Now for another look at DMR
    The recent DMR discussion has prompted much-welcomed response from the market and from New Zealand in particular stimulating further debate to how applicable will the various executions of DMR be to the Australian market.
  • Using the internet to get the message across - Part II
    Last issue we introduced RoIP as a means to achieving interoperability in and across two-radio networks. Interoperability is more than the integration of different radio formats and RF interfaces.
  • dPMR 6.25 kHz digital radio is open standard
    For those who have watched the global two-way industry evolve in the last 30 years, it’s obvious that the more user-focused manufacturers have learned a lot from listening to professional business and industry users and their fundamental need for flexible, efficient and cost-effective radio communications.
  • Service management for enhanced safety networks
    Interoperability between different agencies has been highlighted as one of the key challenges to improve emergency services’ responses to incidents - ranging from accidents to natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Mark Ward, national business development manager for Airwave Solutions Australia, explains the benefits of taking a ‘service management’ approach to address this challenge.
  • How SIP is unifying radio communications
    SIP (session initiated protocol) technology, developed for IP communications, has moved radio communications from being an isolated system to being truly unified with the broader communications infrastructure allowing for communications between digital and analog radio, PBX, mobile phones, computers and more.
  • Safety networks in the spotlight: a catalyst for change
    Following both global and state government trends towards interoperable systems, impending budget deficits and ACMA’s plans for the 400 MHz spectrum band, now is the ideal time to reassess Australia’s safety communications infrastructure with the view to making wholesale improvements. Mark Ward, business development manager for Airwave Solutions Australia, explores the possibilities of a common network platform.
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  • Telemetry brings distance closer
    With the growing acknowledgement of global warming and the effect it has on our climate, in particular our precious water resources, there is now more than ever a realisation of the importance of water conservation
  • WiMAX at 4.9 GHz for disaster relief
    The band 4940-4990 MHz has been identified by the ITU as important in achieving harmonised spectrum for advanced public protection and disaster relief. The band is currently used for this purpose in the US
  • Satellite and radio manage disaster
    Radio and satellite have combined to provide a service that will set up a virtual radio network virtually anywhere in the world. It is specifically designed for firefighters, state emergency workers, police and life savers
  • Leased line loss may be VoIP gain
    Leased lines have played a fundamental part in the transmission of voice across radio communications networks
Product (30)
  • Zetron series 6300 radio-over-IP gateways
    Zetron’s series 6300 radio-over-IP gateways provide flexible, IP-based connections between a variety of radio dispatch backroom equipment and remote wireline radio resources. The gateways ease the migration of circuits between radios and their control equipment from legacy leased lines to IP networks.
  • Pacific Wireless Communications Merlan P25 internet connectivity
    The Merlan P25 is a method for law enforcement agencies to instantly create wide-area AES/DES encrypted P25 radio communications networks - anywhere.
  • Peltor DECT-Com II radio system
    Peltor’s DECT-Com II radio system delivers full duplex intercom communication for up to nine members in digital privacy.
  • IPnexus AMP5072 application-ready system
    The AMP5072 is part of PT’s family of IPnexus application-ready systems. It is a reliable and integrated 1U MicroTCA-compliant platform that maximises payload slot density in a 1U form factor.
  • Accutech network monitoring
    Accutech helps eliminate complex, hardwired installations and makes it easy to deploy and monitor sensor networks across remote oil and gas applications.
  • Bluegiga Technologies iWRAP Bluetooth accessories
    Bluegiga Technologies has introduced the latest version of the iWRAP Bluetooth stack with enhanced connectivity for Apple’s range of iOS-enabled devices.
  • Banner Engineering SureCross Performance wireless I/O gateways and nodes
    Banner Engineering’s SureCross Performance wireless I/O gateways and nodes now feature a high-power RF design with 1 W transmit power in the 900 MHz ISM band, providing an increased range between devices of up to 10 km.
  • Wireless Access Solutions TURBOSoft Professional network management system
    Wireless Access Solutions has released TURBOSoft Professional, a network management system for two-way radios.
  • Hirschmann WLAN access point BAT54-rail single
    Belden has extended its range of Hirschmann products to include the WLAN access point BAT54-rail single, designed for mounting on a top-hat rail so that it can be used both as access point and access client.
  • Enterprise Mobility Solutions Dimetra 7.1 software platform
    The Enterprise Mobility Solutions business of Motorola has launched a software platform - Dimetra 7.1 - that addresses some of the ongoing challenges users are facing.
  • Xworks ORC100 RoIP appliance
    The Xworks ORC100 is a compact, industrial radio over IP appliance. It is used for connecting conventional radio networks to an IP backbone, enabling them to become part of a larger unified communications system.
  • Bridgewater Systems radio access network congestion solution
    Bridgewater Systems has announced a radio access network congestion solution by extending the policy controller with a new RAN congestion module that together combine real-time cell site congestion information with subscriber entitlements.
  • Trio Datacom SmartPath mesh networking
    Trio Datacom has released SmartPath, a mesh networking solution that provides enhanced connectivity and redundancy in both fixed and roaming applications.
  • Symena Capesso LTE
    Symena has released Capesso LTE to eight of 10 LTE equipment vendors for use in designing the next generation of radio networks.
  • Metering gateways
    Outpost Central and Sierra Wireless have introduced a series of wireless communication solutions for smart utility metering, enabling utilities to collect data on energy and water consumption, and consumers to make choices about their energy use.
  • Process control
    Honeywell has introduced the latest version of its OneWireless industrial mesh network system for manufacturing facilities. OneWireless R120 is claimed to feature the process industry’s first redundant wireless system gateway, a prerequisite for wireless process control.
  • Base station cabinets
    Andrew is expanding its integrated cabinet product range for wireless networks with multiple size offerings that feature cooling techniques for added protection at lower cost.
  • Wireless network monitoring
    The OneBase InSite product family enables wireless operators to monitor cell sites remotely, identifying performance degradation before it affects network integrity.
  • Wireless network
    Banner has introduced SureCross wireless network, the first wireless platform built from the ground up for industry — featuring RF design, power management features and robust communications integrity.
  • Wireless network
    Banner has introduced SureCross wireless network, the first wireless platform built from the ground up for industry — featuring RF design, power management features and robust communications integrity.
  • Wireless connectivity
    The airClient 241 wireless customer premise equipment is now available.
  • Wireless network protection
    3Com’s AirProtect wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS) addresses security threats to corporate information from unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
  • Vehicle communication
    The F210 is a rugged single Eurocard CompactPCI GSM/GPS/UART interface that needs only one slot on the CompactPCI bus.
  • Synthesiser series
    Miteq has introduced the SLFS synthesiser series that is a compact and economical solution for SATCOM and communication systems.
  • Open switch and control platform
    The R&SOSP is an open platform for fast and easy implementation of RF switch and control tasks. Different models and optional modules make the platform suitable for a wide range of applications. It can transition from simple RF switch functions to the complex RF wiring of EMC systems, for example.
  • Wireless ethernet bridge
    Wave1, formerly WaveRider, has introduced its latest integrated unlicensed point-to-point 5.8 GHz wireless ethernet bridge.
  • Microwave system
    The Nera Evolution series is a point-to-point microwave system in licensed frequency bands from 5 to 38 GHz. Its transmission capacity is scalable between 6 and 600 Mbps based on a common software-defined platform.
  • Point-to-point microwave
    Wave1's P50L point-to-point licensed microwave is compact and lightweight and optimised for converged PDH, WB ethernet applications.
  • Internet multicasting
    Until now, the ability to perform multicasting over the internet has not been possible. Omnitronics has implemented a technique to overcome this issue to enable a number of radios to be linked together over the internet in a peer-to-peer arrangement. Once in operation, audio received from any radio will be transmitted to every other radio.
  • Wireless LAN access point
    The AdsTec rugged WLAN access point is based on the latest technologies available. Supporting all wireless standards such as 802.11a/b/g and transmitting on frequencies 2.4 or 5 GHz data communication, it has a range up to 30 km.
News (17)
  • Technique finds gaps in wireless networks
    A technique developed at Rice University and Hewlett-Packard Laboratories allows Wi-Fi architects to test and refine their layouts using readily available information.
  • Plans for Australia’s biggest technology precinct
    Industry and Enterprise Minister Francis Logan has unveiled the blueprint for Australia’s biggest technology precinct and the only one dedicated to information and communications technology.
  • Net Clarity Inc distributor announced
    Net Clarity Inc has appointed Comsol as the distributor for security products across Australia and New Zealand.
  • ‘Real-world’ WiMAX in regional Australia
    Internode has started connecting users to its high-speed national network, claiming to be the first Australian broadband company to deliver a region-wide, wireless broadband service using WiMAX.
  • Wireless scent
    Using the principles of wireless communication, aro.logik claims to take scenting to a new level of automation and customisation. Working with the robust radiofrequency communication capabilities of ZigBee technology, it creates a wireless network of scent diffusers which can be managed via remote access giving complete control over multiple scent zones.
  • Wireless platforms for biomedical monitoring
    IMEC and IMEC-Nederland at the Holst Centre created two body-monitoring wireless sensor nodes which collect and process data from human body sensors and wirelessly transmit the data to a central monitoring system.
  • 7 in 8 WCDMA operators have launched HSPA
    Seven in every eight commercial 3G/WCDMA operators have launched HSPA, according to the 3G/WCDMA-HSDPA Fact Sheet published by GSA — the Global mobile Suppliers Association.
  • Wireless platforms for biomedical monitoring
    IMEC and IMEC-Nederland at the Holst Centre created two body-monitoring wireless sensor nodes which collect and process data from human body sensors and wirelessly transmit the data to a central monitoring system.
  • WCDMA achieves 70% market share
    WCDMA has achieved 70% market share of all commercial 3G networks, according to GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association.
  • Call over ultra mobile broadband network
    Nortel has claimed to achieve the industry’s first live call over an Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB) network delivering high definition video and VoIP.
  • Global demand for WiFi on trains
    Train operators and service providers from all over the world will meet in London to discuss progress in providing passengers and rail staff with on-board internet connections.
  • New features on the spectrum and regulatory database
    The WiMAX Forum and AT4 wireless have announced the implementation of additional features on the WiMAX Forum Spectrum and Regulatory Database, a database developed in collaboration with AT4 wireless, providing WiMAX Forum member companies worldwide spectrum licensing and regulatory requirements.
  • Sales director appointed
    Wireless networking expert Ross Chiswell has become sales director for Colubris Networks to lead a major push into the Australian enterprise networking market.
  • First phase of metro Wi-Fi rollout
    RoamAD has announced that New Zealand network operator Kordia is launching its first two metro Wi-Fi networks in Auckland and Taupo, New Zealand.
  • Keynote speakers announced
    The WiMAX Forum and Informa Telecoms & Media announced participation commitments from 10 keynote speakers and more than 30 sponsors and exhibitors for their 2008 Events Series.
  • Broadband networks transform radio astronomy
    Astronomers from CSIRO, the Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) and the University of Tasmania have made the first broadband hook-up between Australian radio telescopes, completing in just hours an experiment that would previously have taken weeks.
  • Technology to improve emergency services communications
    QinetiQ and Thorcom have signed an agreement that will enable emergency services to tackle a number of current data communications issues.
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