NEWS
with tag PPDR
New Technology to help Communities and Emergency Personnel stay Connected following disasters
In a significant step forward as the bush fire season in Australia nears, the technologies will provide backup connectivity for communities and emergency responders.
Digicel Pacific Taps SES’s Services to Bolster Disaster Recovery for Tonga Islands
Digicel Pacific uses O3b mPOWER, SES’s medium earth orbit constellation, to enable it to restore critical communications quickly in the event of natural disasters.
TC Connect and Ready Communication Partner on Advanced Satellite Technology for PPDR
Through extensive testing and development, Ready Communication has created an advanced communications system in compact packaging.
SES and AWS: Ensuring the Continuity of Critical Operations through Satellite and Cloud
Sergy Mummert, SVP, Sales Global Cloud & Strategic Partnerships at SES, recently in a Blog on the SES website, highlighted the critical role of satellite technology in disaster response scenarios.
BelFone Showcases Latest Two-way Radio Innovations at CairoICT 2023
Sharing the spotlight was the BF-TR925, a vehicular and manpack repeater that provides on-site communication while also connecting remotely via IP or satellite
Iridium/Qualcom Satellite Messaging and Emergency Services for Smartphones Fails
Qualcomm notified Iridium that it has elected to terminate the agreements, effective December 3, 2023.
TELUS, TerreStar and Skylo Demonstrate Canada’s First Two-Way Communication Between Smartphones and Satellites
Successful trial, including IoT-to-satellite test, paves the way to eliminating no-coverage zones and providing ubiquitous connectivity
Somewear Labs Introduces a Novel Hybrid Mesh/Satcom Radio and Expands Communications Platform
Node is a first-of-its-kind multi-networking device delivering a powerful combination of mesh radio and satellite capabilities for teams operating in diverse field environments.
OneWeb Launches New Foldable Terminal for Military Ops and Emergency Response
Manufactured by Inster (Oesia Group), it weighs just 11.8kg and has a low profile and foldable antenna design.
OneWeb Demonstrates LEO Satellite Capabilities at the Red Cross HQ
The OneWeb team showcased the network’s capability to deliver high-speed, low latency critical communications through two different user terminals.
NSW Telco Authority Receives New Funding for PPDR Communications
The Australian NSW Telco Authority has received funding to progress the delivery of resilient communications to keep their customers and the communities they serve connected and safe.
Lynk Welcomes 'ALERT Parity Act' to Provide Emergency Connectivity Service to Those in Need
This legislation is an important step toward truly universal emergency telecommunications coverage – saving lives, especially in times of disaster and in remote areas that may not have ubiquitous coverage.
Thuraya Launches New Tactical Satellite Communication Solution in Collaboration with Cobham Satcom
The system employs an advanced Generic Converter Unit that enables users to speak over tactical radio and push-to-talk (PTT) devices via satellite.
Tongan Volcano Recovery is Supported by Tait and Partners
Tonga's submarine communications cables were disrupted by an undersea volcanic eruption, which cut out all local communications and left only limited satellite-based international calls.
L-Band Satellite Solutions Complement LTE MCPTT Systems in APAC Countries
Only by combining LTE MCPTT systems with L-band satellite solutions and new network agnostic push-to-talk gateways can disruptive technologies effectively serve remote and vulnerable APAC communities.
Public Safety Communication Europe Co-Organises 5G-Verticals Workshop in Brussels
The workshop brought together a large group of 5G experts from a number vertical industries including Automotive, Public Safety, Industry Automation, Utilities, Broadcasting, Satellites, Railways and policy makers at the EU and Member State level.
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