MCXTEND - Mission Critical eXtended Connectivity

2026-11-09

SES Achieves Optical Communications Milestone for Future meoSphere Network

The meoSphere Pathfinder 1 mission successfully demonstrates bidirectional laser communications between an optical ground station in France and an SES payload in orbit, advancing the development of high-capacity, secure and resilient satellite connectivity

2026-11-09

Tait and Tū Ātea Join Forces to Accelerate Next-Generation 5G Mission-Critical Communications

The New Zealand partnership gives Tait access to 40MHz of 5G n78 and 25MHz of LTE Band 40 spectrum to advance LTE and 5G testing, validation and the convergence of narrowband and broadband critical communications technologies

2026-11-06

Motorola Solutions Powers Argentina’s Next-Generation High-Security Prison With AI-Driven Technology

Argentina’s Santa Fe Province deploys an integrated security ecosystem at its new 50,000-square-metre Penitentiary Unit No. 9, combining AI video analytics, body cameras, facial recognition and intelligent scanning to strengthen correctional security and operational control

2026-11-06

Etherstack Secures Airwave Certification, Advancing UK Emergency Services Network Transition

Etherstack's Interworking Function (IWF) achieves certification with the existing Airwave TETRA network, marking a significant integration milestone towards transitioning Britain's frontline emergency services users to the next-generation ESN

2026-11-05

MCX Off-Network Communications Take Centre Stage as Industry Prepares for First ETSI Plugtest

The first dedicated multi-vendor MCX off-network Plugtest at ETSI headquarters in November 2026 aims to validate interoperability and performance, advancing direct device-to-device communications beyond cellular network coverage

2026-11-05

Mitel Unveils Next-Generation Xpert Platform to Advance Mission-Critical Communications

Featuring the new Xpert 6020p hardware and refreshed V9 software, Mitel expands its resilient multi-line communications platform into North America, targeting emergency response centres, transport control rooms, energy operations and other high-stakes environments