DHS to follow new wireless technologies
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), UK, is looking at satellite communications to supplement emergency wireless networks to keep e-mail and voice messages flowing during a crisis.
WiMax on a challenging phase
WiMax is losing credibility as a facilitator of technology that helps Middle East countries to stand at par with developed nations in connectivity.
DoT has to think wire-line
Spectrum crunch is forcing the Department of Telecom (DoT) to think wire-line. The DoT has asked non commercial users of spectrum such as Defence agencies to shift their communication links from wireless to wire-line mode wherever optic fibre cable is available.
Wireless technology can help track trapped miners
Ekahau Inc., the world leader in location-enabling enterprise Wi-Fi network, has announced that its Real Time Location System solution (RTLS) is ready for installations in underground mining and tunnel work sites to track the accurate location and movement of miners.
Railways to set up call centres in India
Railways would set up 22 call centres with a common telephone number – 139 across India, besides launching a National Train Enquiry System (NITES) and management information system.
‘Election Commission’of India and ‘Escotel’ joins hand to provide electoral roll data through SMS
‘Escotel’, one of the leading cellular operators in the India, has announced a new service offered in association with the Election Commission whereby the public can access electoral roll data on their Escotel mobile through SMS.
