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Ottawa funds CAD $10.9M for EV chargers & education

More public chargers and practical guidance are set to ease one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle uptake across Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month

Health Technologies

Wilson Connectivity wins Canada certification for DAS

Wilson Connectivity secures ISED approval for its Zinwave 8000 DAS and full BDA range, unlocking immediate indoor deployments in Canada.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026

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Acronis unveils Cyber Frame to simplify cyber resilience

Managed service providers in Australia could cut complexity as Acronis bundles virtualisation, backup, recovery and security into Cyber Frame.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push

Rugged handset maker RugGear will help shape standards for public safety and first responders as broadband systems replace older radio networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion

Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Unified Communications

Arlo & RapidSOS join forces to improve emergency alerts

Arlo Technologies has teamed up with RapidSOS to enhance emergency responses via AI-powered video verification, aiming to improve response accuracy and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

What 5G means for first responders

5G technology is set to revolutionize emergency response, providing real-time intelligence, advanced communication, and improved services for first responders.

By Frank Baldrighi • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022

Supply Chain

Getac announces new rugged tablets for release in 2022

Getac has expanded its lineup with the announcement of the release of new rugged android tablets suitable for a variety of situations from March 2022.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022