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GSA sees surge in satellite-to-cellphone partnerships
Unified Communications

GSA sees surge in satellite-to-cellphone partnerships

Commercial satellite services are moving into the mainstream, with direct-to-device deals now outpacing rural broadband in GSA's latest tally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops
Drones

Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops

Fragmented drone systems are slowing emergency decisions as agencies juggle multiple platforms, sensors and command tools in fast-moving incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security
Unified Communications

TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security

Broader supplier chains and open standards are leaving mission-critical broadband networks more exposed as operators move to 4G and 5G.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications
Partner Programmes

NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications

Rising piracy is pushing shipowners to upgrade emergency links, as the new system keeps crews in citadels connected to rescuers and operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

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Project STRIM warns of Golden Bay telecoms resilience gap
EFTPOS

Project STRIM warns of Golden Bay telecoms resilience gap

Remote residents in Golden Bay face repeated blackouts because the government says it cannot compel operators to add backup telecoms links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
AWS highlights AI tools for Canada's wildfire season
Internet of Things

AWS highlights AI tools for Canada's wildfire season

As provinces brace for a severe fire season, AWS is touting AI systems that can speed detection, protect crews and improve evacuation alerts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage around UK
Connectivity

NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage around UK

Satellite links are helping 70 veterans stay safe and in touch as a 13-week sailing challenge circles the UK to raise GBP £300,000.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK
Not for profit

NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK

Satellite links are keeping up to 70 ex-forces veterans safe and in touch as they sail 2,000 nautical miles round the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
AMTA criticises Central Coast Council over tower delays
Unified Communications

AMTA criticises Central Coast Council over tower delays

Residents and emergency services are left with weak coverage as repeated planning requests push mobile tower approvals back by hundreds of days.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
NSSLGlobal backs Royal Norwegian Naval Academy row
Supply Chain

NSSLGlobal backs Royal Norwegian Naval Academy row

Reliability at sea is at stake as four Royal Norwegian Naval Academy officers prepare a 1,000-mile North Sea row for Ukraine aid.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Uswitch warns of mobile signal disruption at London Marathon
Unified Communications

Uswitch warns of mobile signal disruption at London Marathon

Crowds of more than 59,000 runners and spectators could leave phones struggling with calls, data and live tracking along the route.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work
Unified Communications

6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work

Room-temperature terahertz detectors could help Canada’s 6G networks gain more bandwidth, faster data and lower latency within years.

By Jake MacAndrew • 7 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
PSA Singapore adopts Motorola radio system for Tuas Port
Digital Transformation

PSA Singapore adopts Motorola radio system for Tuas Port

Reliable communications will underpin Tuas Mega Port as PSA Singapore expands the automated terminal, which is expected to handle 65 million TEU a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution
Software-as-a-Service

Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution

The deal could ease strain on understaffed call centres by automating routine non-emergency calls and redirecting escalations to 911 staff.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears
Unified Communications

One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears

Customers in storm-hit areas could still text if mobile coverage fails, as One NZ prepares satellite backup ahead of Cyclone Vaianu.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Vodafone Ireland makes first smartphone satellite video call
Unified Communications

Vodafone Ireland makes first smartphone satellite video call

A new satellite link could keep mobile service alive in remote Irish areas and during outages, using ordinary smartphones without special kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
RANsemi chip powers Apeiroon deployable 5G systems
Unified Communications

RANsemi chip powers Apeiroon deployable 5G systems

Deployable 4G and 5G kits for defence and emergency teams are set to shrink as Apeiroon adopts RANsemi's RNS802 chip.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
AETA joins TCCA to boost critical audio communications
Unified Communications

AETA joins TCCA to boost critical audio communications

The move gives the French supplier a bigger role in standards work for mission-critical audio, from broadcast to public safety and transport.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026