Global Stories

The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman

Josh Bahlman, esteemed leader of Spark New Zealand's Cyber Defence and Technology Architecture teams, has resigned after a significant ten-year tenure.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

Bluetooth

Motorola to launch smart, rugged personal radio

The MXP600 TETRA radio includes intelligent mic and speaker management for noisy environments and a connected app for flexible comms.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020

Unified Communications

How one Dutch company created Civil Defence's emergency alert system

Dutch company one2many has been chosen by the Ministry of Civil Defence - Emergency Management as its provider of a national Wireless Emergency Alert System.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Unified Communications

Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services

A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Spark

Hourua partners with TCCA improving NZ emergency communications

NZ's Hourua, a joint venture by Spark and One NZ, partners with global group TCCA to enhance emergency services' communications through robust multi-network cellular solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Kacific launches emergency connectivity offering, CommsBox

Kacific has announced the release of a new emergency connectivity offering designed to rapidly provide broadband service in emergency or disaster zones.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022

Radio

Vertel partners with Beaconsim to aid AUS emergency services

Vertel and Beaconsim are partnering to bring advanced radio command and control simulators and communications training to Australia's emergency services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019