Civil Defence stories
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Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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solar power
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indonesia
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civil defence
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.
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Singapore aids civil defence with AI and smart glasses
Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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ai
The project, underpinned by 5G technology, will be test-bedded in SCDF’s Smart Fire Station on its latest-generation fire emergency vehicles.
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OutSystems platform chosen as part of ADF contract
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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apm
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low-code
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software development
OutSystems' low-code development platform has been chosen for the AUD$299m JP2060 Phase 4 contract awarded to Leidos Australia by the Australian Defence Force.
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Growth in 3D printing bolstered by aerospace and defence industry
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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3d printing
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civil defence
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military
The 3D printing market, projected to top USD $20 billion by 2025, sees surging adoption in aerospace and defence, particularly in the US military sectors.
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How one Dutch company created Civil Defence's emergency alert system
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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telco
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civil defence
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emergency communications
Dutch company one2many has been chosen by the Ministry of Civil Defence - Emergency Management as its provider of a national Wireless Emergency Alert System.
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Facebook proves a winner during Cyclone Pam
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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twitter
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civil defence
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facebook
Cyclone Pam sees Bay of Plenty Civil Defence's Facebook 'likes' surge by 196%, reaching 93,845 people during the crisis.
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Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.
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IBM and Eagle introduce cloud-based mapping
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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ibm
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eagle technology
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civil defence
Emergency Management Southland and Hamilton Council use online maps to co-ordinate resources and enhance services.