CIN Marketing and Communications

CIN announces winner of Vehicle-as-a-Node (VaaN) Call for Proposals

CIN selects winning project for Vehicle as a Node Wi-Fi antenna development   The Connectivity Innovation Network has selected the successful project team for its Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) Antenna Development Call for Proposals, focused on improving Wi-Fi coverage for emergency service operations in environments where traditional networks may be unavailable or constrained. The selected […]

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Call for new antenna designs to boost emergency Wi‑Fi in Telco News

Telco News, 12 February 2026 Call for new antenna designs to boost emergency Wi‑Fi The Connectivity Innovation Network has opened a call for proposals on antenna design for Vehicle-as-a-Node systems used by emergency services. The goal is to extend reliable Wi‑Fi beyond emergency vehicles when other networks are unavailable or degraded. The programme addresses a

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CIN Call for Proposals seeks to boost range of Wi-Fi ‘bubbles’ for emergency services in Communications Day

Communications Day, 30 January 2026 The Connectivity Innovation Network was featured in Issue 7295 of Communications Day ahead of the Connectivity Innovation Network’s Vehicle as a Node Call for Proposal. Project seeks to boost range of Wi-Fi ‘bubbles’ for emergency services The NSW-based Connectivity Innovation Network wants to push the boundaries of so-called vehicle-as-a-node technology,

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CIN to Call for Proposals for augmenting VaaN technology in Critical Comms

Critical Comms, 29 January 2026 The Connectivity Innovation Network was featured in Critical Comms ahead of the Connectivity Innovation Network’s Vehicle as a Node Call for Proposal CIN to call for proposals for augmenting VaaN technology The Connectivity Innovation Network has announced it will open a Call for Proposals focused on advancing Vehicle as a

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Large Area Wi-Fi trial supports connectivity at 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships

Large Area Wi-Fi trial supports connectivity at 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships The Connectivity Innovation Network and Pivotel deployed the Rapidly Deployable Large Area Wi-Fi system (LAWIFI) at the 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships in South West Rocks, trialling how large-area connectivity can support coastal operations during major events. Working in

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6 February 2026: CIN’s Call For Proposals for Vehicle as a Node opens

Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) Call for Proposals   The Connectivity Innovation Network is opening a Call for Proposals focused on Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) technologies, supporting short research projects aimed at extending Wi-Fi coverage around emergency service vehicles. Description This Call for Proposals seeks short, focused research projects that explore how Vehicle as

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Driving the next phase of emergency connectivity: VaaN Call for Proposals opening soon

Driving the next phase of emergency connectivity: VaaN Call for Proposals opening soon The Connectivity Innovation Network will soon open a new Call for Proposals focused on Vehicle as a Node (VaaN)technologies, inviting CIN members to contribute to the next phase of innovation in emergency communications. The call will support short, focused research projects that address a real

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23-25 January 2026: LAWIFI trials at 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships

23-26 January 2026: Large Area Wi-Fi deployment at 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships   The Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) and Pivotel deployed the Rapidly Deployable Large Area Wi-Fi system (LAWIFI) during the 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships, held in South West Rocks from 23 to 26 January 2026. Delivered in collaboration

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LAWIFI Coastal Trials Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)

CIN’s LAWIFI Coastal Trials Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) Acceptable use of the service SLSNSW is currently working with the University of Technology Sydney acting through the Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) to trial public internet access at certain beaches (Network). The Network’s purpose is to facilitate calling Triple-0 (000) or accessing the Hazards Near Me app or otherwise assisting

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Summer 2025/2026: CIN’s LAWIFI coastal trials

Summer 2025/2026: CIN’s LAWIFI coastal trials The Connectivity Innovation Network will be running short coastal trials of its Rapidly Deployable Large Area Wi-Fi (LAWIFI) system this summer. Working with Surf Life Saving NSW, LAWIFI deployments will be installed at three popular coastal locations across NSW: Garie Beach, Wattamolla in Royal National Park, and Warriewood Beach. The

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