Emergency services stories - Page 2

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.

New Zealand emergency services gain real-time and forecast cellular network visibility via Next Generation Critical Communications' new service aiding operational planning.

Public safety agencies across states have launched a trial of Motorola Solutions' Critical Connect to improve cross-border emergency communications and coordination.

Steven Lawrence has been appointed Chief Technical Director at NGCC to lead New Zealand's Public Safety Network cellular services expansion.

M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.

Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.

Sat.One has launched Sat.One Resilient, a managed multi-constellation LEO satellite service offering 99.9% availability for critical sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing to lead national growth and brand strategy across public and private sectors in Australia.

Motorola Solutions expands Assist Chat AI to enhance data access for US public safety agencies, with plans to extend to Australia and New Zealand.

Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.

Hato Hone St John has been named a finalist in the Veeam Data Resilience Awards for safeguarding vital healthcare data and ensuring emergency services' continuity.

One NZ's satellite service has surpassed one million free texts in under four months, enhancing connectivity during emergencies like Cyclone Tam.

One NZ's satellite-enabled mobile network is named the world's 'most zombie resilient' by the US Zombie Research Society for disaster-ready communications.

Motorola Solutions has unveiled updates to its Avigilon security suite, introducing the Alta SOS feature to improve communication with emergency services.

Dryad Networks has launched its first office in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, aiming to combat bushfire challenges in Australia and New Zealand.

Arlo Technologies has teamed up with RapidSOS to enhance emergency responses via AI-powered video verification, aiming to improve response accuracy and efficiency.

Motorola Solutions has acquired RapidDeploy, enhancing emergency response capabilities with cloud-native 911 tech by integrating it into their existing systems.

Skylo has unveiled its expanded satellite network, ensuring global connectivity for over a billion devices, addressing critical coverage gaps for users.

Sygic's GPS Navigation app now integrates what3words' location technology, providing Premium+ users with precise navigation using unique three-word addresses.

Amber Technology has partnered with Zenitel to distribute advanced audio solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing critical communication.