ICT solutions and services giant NEC has secured a contract to deliver Microwave backhaul, network management systems and ongoing support, as part of the next phase of New South Wales Telco Authority’s Critical Communication Enhancement Program.

The NSW Telco Authority has put out a call for information from the telecoms industry to help it determine the scope of work required to construct, operate and maintain the services of the NSW Government radio network into the future.

There has been a 92% increase in portable radio coverage and a substantial improvement in coverage for emergency and essential services in the Parramatta CBD with the completion of a new radio site in the area.