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Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar
Cybersecurity

Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar

The global wireless broadband in public safety market is set to reach $22.9bn by 2020, according to a new study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Emergency services stories

Asbestos went undetected in botched demolition
Risk & Compliance

Asbestos went undetected in botched demolition

Neighbours were endangered and a wheelchair user trapped when a demolition error caused a gas leak and asbestos exposure risks.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Vertel partners with Beaconsim to aid AUS emergency services
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
New Zealand’s new advanced communications network promises major industry benefits
Smart Cities

New Zealand’s new advanced communications network promises major industry benefits

Industries from ports to airports are set to gain safer, faster communications as a multimillion-dollar network rolls out nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
When tools become unguided missiles
Risk & Compliance

When tools become unguided missiles

Unsecured tools in vans can turn deadly in a crash, with police and safety experts urging cargo barriers to protect drivers and passengers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
Firefighting foam starts a blazing row
Massey University

Firefighting foam starts a blazing row

Residents near contaminated defence bases say barriers to free PFAS blood tests are leaving them in the dark about exposure risk.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 29th Apr 2018
Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network
Motorola

Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network

Motorola signs AU$261m contract to upgrade radio networks for Victoria's first responders, extending existing deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Fujitsu creates $17m dispatch system for Tasmania Police
Fujitsu

Fujitsu creates $17m dispatch system for Tasmania Police

Fujitsu has launched the first phase of a USD $17 million dispatch system for Tasmania Police, aiming to boost emergency response efficiency and safety.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
Essential road risk guidance for senior managers
Human Capital Management

Essential road risk guidance for senior managers

Senior managers are being urged to tackle work-related road risk as new free guidance highlights safety, compliance and cost savings.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Lives of rural New Zealanders at risk?
Agricultural Technology

Lives of rural New Zealanders at risk?

Poor connectivity and patchy health care are leaving 600,000 rural New Zealanders exposed, a health leader says.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
New location system for mobile emergency calls
Data Protection

New location system for mobile emergency calls

Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017
Estimate quake death tolls to save lives, expert urges
Risk & Compliance

Estimate quake death tolls to save lives, expert urges

Quicker rescue efforts could save lives if broadcasters cite early fatality forecasts, a seismologist says after quakes are often undercounted.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says
Smart Cities

Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says

As drones multiply in New Zealand, operators are increasingly seeking cover to protect against crashes, liability and legal action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location
Robotics

Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location

Following earthquakes and tsunamis, the drones could help rescue teams find trapped survivors faster and gather vital health data from body sensors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017
Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers
Emergency services

Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers

The NZ Fire Service operates across the length of New Zealand including remote rural locations that do not have wide spread reliable mobile coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?
Location tracking

Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?

With the accuracy of GPS, combined with the amount of data about users, using emergency location tracking for medical purposes seems obvious. Right?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist
Emergency services

South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist

South Westland is set to benefit from a virtual medical receptionist – a new service offering greater access to booking general practice appointments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016
Government to develop 111 emergency app
Emergency services

Government to develop 111 emergency app

An emergency 111 smartphone app is being developed in a joint venture between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the NZ Police.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015