GSM-R 2G radio technology is deployed throughout Europe’s railways to provide voice services and data support for train safety control systems, but it faces obsolescence. James Atkinson reports on progress so far on developing its 5G successor, the Future Railway Mobile Communication System.
Philip Mason explores how the use of critical communications technology in motor racing is transforming both the sport and the circuits
TCCA vice chair Tero Pesonen discusses the imminent formation of the organisation’s new cyber security Working Group.
Philip Mason gives an update on the US TETRA market, finding contrasting opinions about the anticipated use of the technology going into the future
Philip Mason talks to Transport for London and Brussels STIB about how recent, major, public safety/health incidents have informed their critical communications strategies.
Philip Mason talks to Nokia and BT about their efforts in the ‘Industry 4.0’ space, and in particular how to sell the use-case to potential clients
Chair of ETSI’s Technical Committee for TETRA and Critical Communications Evolution, Brian Murgatroyd, talks to Philip Mason about the future of narrowband.
India’s critical communications market is relying on a mixture of standards and device types as it moves from analogue to digital and the country pursues its smart cities vision. Barry Mansfield ...
As TCCA is celebrating 25 years since it was founded as The TETRA MoU Association, there is no better time to hear from Tony Gray, its chief executive, about the association’s past, present and future
While 5G is on everyone’s lips, its implications for mission-critical users are somewhat unclear. Charlotte Hathway and Sam Fenwick try to cut through the hype
Just like public safety, the railway community is embracing the latest 3GPP technology, but with Europe’s countries needing to migrate in lockstep, more co-ordination is needed, as Sam Fenwick ...
Mladen Vratonjić, TCCA Board Chair, speaks to Sam Fenwick about TCCA’s strategy and priorities, along with some of the biggest issues in the mission-critical communications market
While millions flock to Spain and Portugal in search of the perfect tan, Sam Fenwick takes a look at both countries’ mission-critical markets and the networks that help keep citizens and tourists safe
(Advertorial) We all know that every second counts in the control room: teams need all the information they can possibly get – often from a myriad of sources and in real-time or as close as ...
With this year’s CCW taking place in Kuala Lumpur, it would be odd if we didn’t turn our focus to Southeast Asia. Sam Fenwick takes a look at the current trends in the region, particularly in Malaysia