Tag Archives: Engineering

Second phase of DVB-T2 Trial commences

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 11th March 2019 – Broadcast Australia (a BAI Communications company), TX Australia and Free TV are pleased to announce that the second phase of the Queensland trial of a next generation broadcast technology, DVB-T2, is to be undertaken in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast from March to April. The trial builds upon […]

Improving connectivity in the Pacific Islands

Connecting people in regional and remote areas is something that we’re very passionate about at Broadcast Australia. This is especially important in the Pacific Islands, where broadcasters play a key role in culture and safety. In April, I had the opportunity to have a first-hand experience in improving connectivity in remote areas. Under the Pacific […]

How safety culture is keeping pace with the digital rail revolution

On a recent visit to a rail construction site in London, I noticed a sign in the staff room. It was a picture of a happy work crew and above them in big bold letters it said, ‘Safety is a State of Mind’. Its goal was to emphasize how safety is now more than just […]

Five minutes with Josh Mackinnon, Director, Wi-Fi Technologies, BAI Communications

Josh MacKinnon has been working at BAI Communications in Toronto since early 2013 as Director of Engineering Systems, where he is directly responsible for the engineering and implementation of the networks in Canada. Josh also represents the wider BAI Group as the Director of Wi-Fi technologies where he is involved in the strategic direction and […]

Partnering with global technology leaders: SOLiD

BAI Communications (BAI) leverages its established partnerships with some of the world’s leading technology providers to deliver independent and reliable communications infrastructure in some of the most complex and therefore challenging environments – including that of a busy transit system. BAI has had a long and successful partnership with SOLiD, a world leader in indoor and […]

Broadcast Australia undertakes industry first with the installation of a Tesla Powerwall as a backup power solution for ABC radio services

Harnessing new and innovative battery technology to provide standby power ensuring ABC Local Radio stays operational in times of emergency. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 7th December 2018 – Broadcast Australia, a BAI Communications company, has completed the installation of a Tesla Powerwall in Corryong, Victoria which will provide critical backup power to support the ABC Local Radio Service. The […]

Delivering the next generation of television

Evolving digital technologies are propelling transformational changes across the broadcast industry and delivering the next generation of television. This ecosystem continues to develop, and consumers are increasingly expecting to watch high quality content, whenever and wherever it’s convenient. As well as this expansion, broadcasters continue to innovate. Technological developments are providing broadcasters with exciting new […]

Delivering consistent connectivity in UK rail corridors

Across the UK, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have delivered an extensive network of high-quality mobile voice and data services, meeting coverage targets set by the government. These targets have typically prioritised the provision of indoor coverage, so densely populated areas where signal is needed most are well serviced. However, this has also meant that transport […]