TETRA continues to dominate the critical communications market. Data released by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc.) shows that 2012 is the third consecutive year for record shipments by manufacturers of TETRA equipment. The technology is being deployed in more regions than ever before, and showing strong acceptance in a growing number of vertical markets. Reflecting the ongoing popularity …
TCCA Issues 750th TETRA interoperability certificate
The world’s most dominant mission critical mobile communications standard has further cemented its success. The 750th TETRA interoperability test certificate has been issued by the TETRA & Critical Communications Association (TCCA) test and certification body, marking the 15th year of the process that has driven the global adoption of the TETRA standard. Each certificate issued is for a specific infrastructure-radio …
TCCA Advises Timescales for Critical Services over LTE
An emergency communications association that promotes TETRA based radios is warning its members that despite the ongoing roll-out of consumer LTE networks, 4G-based data services for mission critical communications will not be available until 2018 at the earliest, and acceptable quality voice services over LTE for mission critical users are not expected until at least 2020. These timescales have been …
Australian Utility Awards DAMM
Simoco Australasia in partnership with Jones Communications was awarded a contract to supply and install a TETRA system to Bechtel GLNG, ensuring reliable communications are maintained throughout the Santos Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas (GLNG) project planned site expansion in Queensland, Australia. The Santos GLNG Project is a pioneering initiative to convert coal seam natural gas (CSG) to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and …
TetraFlex® for Gold Mines
DAMM’s TetraFlex® solution was chosen for the Cöpler Gold Mine, Turkey. The mine is owned by Alacer Gold Corp. Canada/ Australia. Alacer Gold Corp is an intermediate gold producer with a portfolio of long-life mines. Alacer’s operations produced a total of 421,204 ounces of gold in 2011. Production outlook for calendar 2012 is 385,000 to 403,000 attributable ounces. Çöpler Gold …
DAMM for Offshore wind farm
Global Tech 1 Offshore Wind GmbH is to build one of the first commercial offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. With a total of 80 wind turbines, Global Tech 1 will cover an area of 41 square kilometres. Each turbine will be capable of generating 5 MW of power. Work on the wind farm will begin in 2012 …
400MHz Re-Band Implementation
Have you made your required transition? We are now well into 2013, and 31 December 2012 deadline has past. Have you made your necessary changes? ACMA have published an easy-to-follow project plan that outlines transition requirements for all licensees. For licensees who haven’t make the necessary changes by the first milestone of 31 December 2012, then ACMA will restrict the …
TetraFlex® for Rail and Metro
TetraFlex®, the most rugged, reliable, easily scalable TETRA communication system for rail and metro operations. Mobility is a basic need of our society. To grow, we need to move people and goods faster and more efficiently than ever before. As mobility increases, so do passenger expectations. We want to reach our destinations safely, as quickly as possible and on time. …
TetraFlex® for Mining
Today’s integrated mining operations need to be able to respond rapidly to changes in demand, producing greater tonnages more efficiently, with minimised environmental impact and with improved health and safety conditions for workers. These challenges continue to increase as new exploration takes mining companies into more and more remote areas. There can be great distances between operational centres, mining sites, …
TetraFlex® for Oil & Gas
DAMM Cellular Systems A/S is a world leader in reliable, rugged and easily scalable TETRA communication systems. We have over 30 years’ experience in providing professional radio communications for a vast range of mission-critical applications. Our many times tried-and-tested systems have proven themselves 100% reliable in the world’s most demanding environments, making them ideal for the harsh conditions typical of …