Procuring equipment for the military is a tricky business and battlefield communications are no exception. In this issue we take a look at some of the options the Army may consider.

Digital PMR standards continue to mature and in this issue we look at the arrival of DMR Tier III trunking systems and dPMR/NXDN technology, all of which are providing customers with a wider range of choice.

We take a look at developments in the cellular world, as service providers seek to deploy small cells to meet the ever increasing demand for data. We also look at the exciting developments in the Wi-Fi industry where new 1Gigabit plus 802.11ac products are starting to come to market and examine the imminent arrival of carrier grade Wi-Fi and Next Generation Hotspot, which will bring seamless, automatic roaming between Wi-Fi and cellular networks.

You can also read our take on the US and UK PRISM scandal, get an insight into the PMR industry\'s move towards broadband technology from IMS Research and find out the FCS\'s solution to improving the quality of radio installations.

The marine leisure communication and electronics market is using VHF marine radio augmented by digital selective calling and AIS, but it is now also investing in wireless connectivity solutions to distribute instrument and navigation information to consumer tablets and smartphones.
 
In this issue we also examine the challenges standing in the way of realising the Internet of Things; how business are using M2M for external, revenue generating opportunities and why Smart Cities should adopt common platforms for widely different services.
 
We also take a hard look at the UK Government’s £1bn Emergency Services Network and highlight just how complex and difficult it will be to deliver.

The transportation industry is increasingly using a wide variety of wireless technology. We interview London Buses about in-vehicle communications, on-board data capture and how it provides real-time location information to control centres, bus operators and passengers. We also look at how developments in radar chip technology are moving us toward the autonomous vehicle.
 
We also report on the latest in public safety and business critical communications including efforts to combine real-time voice, data and video into unified streams for control centres to enable faster response times and more efficient management of workforces and goods.
 
Finally, we examine the growth in small cells for indoor and outdoor coverage and capacity, and reveal that while indoor deployments are taking off, major outdoor rollouts are still in the future.

The need to provide robust mobile battlefield communications in a cost effective way has meant the military is looking at COTS options such as 3G/4G solutions among others. New forms of mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) are also being developed, which allow networks to form, break up and reform as positions change.

 

In this issue, we also talk to key figures in the TETRA + Critical Communications Association about the future of mission critical networks and profile Norway’s Nødnett TETRA network – the first to deploy the TEDS enhanced data services standard.

 

We also look at why the UHF2 band in the UK needs to be protected for business radio users and examine a Simoco Xfin network for Murray Irrigation in Australia. Finally, we highlight some network advances in the shape of Adax’s virtualised 4G core in a box; UK Broadband’s use of Huawei’s enhanced LTE proposition and Devicescape’s virtual Wi-Fi network.

Public safety responders around the globe are looking to see what kind of communications systems might replace dedicated existing standards such as P25, TETRA and Tetrapol. We look at the USA’s FirstNet 4G network for first responders and examine the UK Government’s plan to switch to commercial mobile networks.

 

We also look at an ingenious method for combining spectrum from different mobile operators to enable video streaming for the UK police and check out some of the wearable tech in use with the emergency services. We discuss whether being able to access mobile networks and social media helps or hinders security services responding to terror incidents.

 

Smart metering comes under the spotlight following contract awards in the UK for a national roll out, while we also look out how M2M is being used in the water industry. Finally, we report from MWC 2014 with a look at developments in small cells and the Internet of Things.

Mobile networks are set to undergo a major transformation with the arrival of network functions virtualisation, software defined networking and the move towards the telco cloud. We look at how this will make networks more efficient, reduce cost and provide services that will help operators fight back against the OTT providers.

 

In this issue, we also interview South Korea’s SK Telecom, one of the most advanced mobile operators in the world, and take a look at how small cells fit into evolving network architectures. We also talk to two major Wi-Fi players, Xirrus and Meru, to get their take on how 802.11ac provides an Ethernet quality service.

 

We also take a look at how wireless technology and big data analytics is helping the mining industry. Finally, we examine unified comms and the future of push-to-talk in professional mobile radio; highlight a revolutionary wireless LAN radio from Icom; and check out the radio planning for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The eHealth market is one of the most exciting sectors for wireless technology. In this issue we look at: the challenges facing the UK’s NHS in adopting eHealth solutions; at turning ambulances into wireless hubs; how telemedicine can provide remote health solutions; and we examine the expanding connected health arena of smart medical devices, which are set to transform the way medicine is delivered and managed.

We flag up some the of the latest developments in professional mobile radio market with key vendors unveiling new products, solutions and case studies in NXDN, dPMR, DMR and TETRA, as the migration from analogue to digital radio systems continues.

Finally, we examine the fast changing ruggedised devices market, which along with improved wireless connectivity solutions, is helping to transform the way a wide number of industries are working. We’ve divided our assessment into large format devices – laptops, notebooks and the new ruggedised tablets; and handheld PDAs, scanners and smartphones.

The transportation sector is a major user of wireless communication technology, both for voice and increasingly for data transmissions too. In the railway industry the GSM-R standard predominates in Europe, but TETRA is one alternative now being used, while LTE will is being lined up as a future standard. In this issue we also look at in-tunnel coverage for rail and metro.

We profile the wide range of wireless systems in use at the challenging RF environment of Heathrow Airport and examine the now rapid roll out of Wi-Fi for in-flight communications on board aircraft. Ports play a vital role in national critical infrastructure, particularly in the UK. We look at the role wireless plays in automating port operations to them more efficient and secure and examine the range of wireless deployments at operator ABP’s 21 UK ports.

Wireless systems are also being installed in roads and vehicles to monitor and control traffic, measure pollution and improve accident response, while haulage fleet telematics represent one of the most advanced uses of M2M technology to date. Finally, we take a look at the difficulties facing the UK authorities in upgrading 112/999 contacts to handle new media such as text, messaging, photos, social media and video.

The oil and gas industry works in remote and often hostile environments and is increasingly turning to wireless technology to communicate voice and especially data at all stages of the process: exploration; drilling; transportation, refining and retail.

Machine-to-machine (M2M) technology has evolved enormously in the last five years. Wireless analyses the current state of play, examines the challenges ahead and talks to partners in the M2M stack and the end-to-end providers who are making it easier and less costly for enterprises to adopt M2M.

We also examine the possible options and difficulties facing the UK Government as it grapples with replacing the emergency services TETRA network with a broadband successor and we take a look out how mobile operators can optimise their limited spectrum holdings.

Business and mission critical communications technology is moving towards broadband solutions to complement existing narrowband voice and data services. 
We look at the options facing governments and their emergency services looking to go beyond TETRA, TETRAPOL and P25 systems; how the UK’s JESIP programme will enhance interoperability between the emergency services; and progress on next generation 999/112. Wi-Fi is spreading across educational establishments as faculties seek to keep both teachers and students connected. We profile two examples in the UK.

In this issue we highlight some of the communication challenges facing emergency services and in particular how to access broadband services. We examine how mobile applications, extending coverage via satellites and using drones to provide near real time imagery of incidents can help public safety. We also profile how the Bulgarian Police are using an NXDN radio system for their key voice communication services and M2M for ambulance services in the Philippines and Australia.

In this issue we take a look at the use of wireless communication technology in the energy transmission and distribution sector, where it is being deployed for remote monitoring and measurement purposes. We also look at the cyber security, the role smart grids will play and smart metering.

The water industry is also using wireless technology for telemetry to warn of attacks on water supplies, measure water heights, flows and pollution content and to monitor machinery in its water and sewerage plants and pipes.

We also bring you the latest news on mobile network infrastructure, M2M, small cel

Is this issue we present a series of articles on the future development of mobile networks, communications in the mining industry and a look at wireless developments in China and Africa.

We also bring you interviews with Mike Norfield, CEO of TTG (including two-way radio manufacturer Simoco) who explains the strengths of the Group’s PMR portfolio; and to Peter Molyneux, UK president of Getac, who provides his insight into the growing ruggedized device market.

Finally, we bring you the highlights from the PMR Expo show in Cologne with a mix of new product launches and interviews with vendors.

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Wireless overview
Wireless technology is now a must have for a wide variety of public sector and industry organisations. Employees, public sector officials, business managers and decision makers increasingly need to communicate rapidly and reliably, wherever they are, with immediate access to whatever back up information they need. 

Wireless magazine is dedicated to bringing the latest technological developments and user cases to the attention of our readership of end users in key verticals and professionals in the wireless industry.

Wireless features incisive, in-depth editorial on all the key technologies, together with case studies, site visits and interviews with key suppliers and end users. It also provides a forum for technology vendors to excite and inform their customers as to what can be achieved with their systems and products.

Key technologies covered in Wireless include: professional mobile radio networks, terminals and accessories (TETRA, Tetrapol, P25, DMRm, dPMR, NexEdge, GSM-R, MPT1327, etc); Wi-Fi; mobile phone infrastructure (2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, WiMAX); machine-to-machine technology; ruggedized mobile devices, such as laptops, tablets, PDAs and phones.

The main verticals we address are: emergency services; central and local government; defence; oil & gas; power; utilities; transportation; healthcare; education; manufacturing and retail.

Whatever your viewpoint, user or supplier, Wireless is dedicated to helping your business achieve results.

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