COMMS CONNECT 2014
Closing address – ARCIA & Comms Connect Ian Miller – ARCIA Execu9ve Officer
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• The final stages of a successful event • A wide range of topics, in-‐depth workshops, informa9ve presenta9ons & exhibi9ons
• ARCIA is proud to be associated with Comms Connect
• History of close associa9on between us • ARCIA is YOUR associa6on too J
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ARCIA
• We are a ‘not-‐for-‐profit’ organisa9on • We represent the radio communica9ons industry • Suppliers/Dealers/Ancillary products • Most importantly – the users of the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) spectrum
• We con9nually represent the needs of the end-‐users of radio equipment, public safety, business and general users J
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Our main ac6vi6es
• Training & educa9on is cri9cal • Industry accredita9on • Membership • Reaching out to other industries • Spectrum & technical support • Advising and advoca9ng on behalf of Public Safety users
• Industry economic research J
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Membership
• Very important as this funds our ac9vi9es • We welcome all industry organisa9ons • Individual membership • Student membership • User organisa9ons – very important • Please become a member to ensure the radio communica9ons industry remains vibrant J
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ARCIA Partnerships
• Again a very important part of our funding • Exposure to the radio industry around Australia • We are reaching out into other industry sectors • Support through Comms Connect • Industry Gala dinner with over 500 people in Melbourne
• Regional networking events in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney J
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ARCIA & Comms Connect
• Strong levels of support for both organisa9ons • Combined efforts to con9nually improve the educa9onal content of Comms Connect
• New Advisory Board to bring advice on issues that concern the public safety agencies
• Reaching out to other industries eg ICT • Student visits to Comms Connect J
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What have we seen here
• A broad range of topics, including • Keynote addresses from NSW Telco and RFS • LTE in public safety and mining applica9ons • Case studies in mining, transport, u9li9es, etc • M2M applica9ons and other technologies • Interna9onal keynote addresses • Workshops, exhibi9ons and conference presenta9ons
• Even a presenta9on on cyber security J
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Summary
• Comms Connect con9nues to set the pace in giving the latest informa9on with regard to ‘converged communica9ons’
• Looking to the future, it is YOUR feedback that will help to drive the future agenda.
• Both ARCIA and Comms Connect look for your involvement to grow and improve
• Be a part of both, your opinion will help J
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Conclusion
• This has been an informa9ve and educa9onal two days, the future is bright
• See you all in Melbourne – September 30th , October 1st & 2nd – 2014 Thank you for aNending, travel safely.
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