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Tasmanian public safety services transition to new A $ 763 million Government Radio Network
The Tasmanian Government has announced eight Tasmanian public safety agencies will transition to the Government Radio Network ( TasGRN ) provided by Telstra and Motorola Solutions .
The A $ 763 million network was announced in 2020 and has been built on a feature-rich platform providing a range of capabilities including greater interoperability , increased coverage , secure encrypted communications for emergency service workers and a modern user interface .
Hydro Tasmania , TasNetworks , Parks and Wildlife and Sustainable Timber Tasmania will transfer to TasGRN initially followed by police , fire and emergency services .
Minister for Police , Fire and Emergency Management Felix Ellis said : “ The project has created up to 50 jobs during the threeyear construction phase , with additional positions to be recruited to help run and oversee the network once it is fully operational .
The AUS $ 763 million to establish TasGRN has been invested by the state government with partner agencies .
“ This new network will provide greater interoperability , increased coverage , secure , encrypted communications for our emergency service workers , and will deliver a modern user interface .”
As a bonus , the TasGRN will deliver improved mobile phone coverage for Telstra users in Tasmania at no cost to the State – particularly in regional Tasmania .
Strategic partnership to promote Philippine ’ s digital ecosystem
The agreement aims to promote the Philippines ’ capabilities in becoming a digital hub in the global business market . This will be further supported by PLDT Enterprise ’ s digital expertise and solutions which are instrumental to enable the growth and development of industries today .
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority ( PEZA ) has announced a strategic partnership with PLDT Enterprise , the B2B arm of the country ’ s largest fully integrated telco PLDT , to promote the country ’ s digital ecosystem and support various industries with ICT and connectivity solutions to global investors .
“ We firmly believe in the Philippines ’ competitiveness in becoming a business destination for global investments ,” said Theo Panga , Director General at PEZA . “ In doing so , we will continue with our mission to proactively pursue investment leads and seek out new opportunities to showcase the country ’ s potential .”
“ We aim to enhance the country ’ s digital prowess while exploring opportunities to co-innovate with domestic and foreign investors ,” says Melvin Jeffrey Chan , Vice President and Head of Enterprise Innovations , Business Development , Consulting and Presales at PLDT Enterprise .
PLDT continues to expand its international network infrastructure including investments in the Jupiter Cable System , Asia Direct and Apricot subsea cable systems .
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