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Ian Miller has a long history in the radio communications industry in Victoria, working within the major supplier organisations as well as operating smaller radio dealerships. Since the sale of his part of a radio dealership several years ago, Ian has been operating as an independent radio communications consultant and has been active in several areas, in particular some of the discussions regarding public safety mobile broadband. With the development of ARCIA over recent years, Ian is one of the foundation members of ARCIA in its current format and has been the Spectrum & Technical committee convenor for seven years. He has now been appointed as the executive officer for the association. A strong supporter of Australian business, Ian works towards improving the professionalism and skill levels of the wireless IT industry.
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COMMS CONNECT 2014
Closing address – ARCIA & Comms Connect Ian Miller – ARCIA Execu9ve Officer
@CommsConnectAus #comms2014 COMMS CONNECT 2014
Comms Connect -‐ Sydney
• 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
COMMS CONNECT 2014
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
COMMS CONNECT 2014
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
COMMS CONNECT 2014
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.
COMMS CONNECT 2014