In the news: Motorola nabs $28m WA Police deal

[Zebedee]

Australian IT:

Motorola nabs $28m WA Police deal
Chris Jenkins
JUNE 29, 2005

MOTOROLA has signed a $28 million digital radio agreement with WA Police which will allow secure voice and data communication for police around metropolitan areas for the first time.

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[earmuff man]

dang...

well thats the year im 19 and hopefully get in. (unlikely)

[vk6hgr]

Australian IT:

MOTOROLA has signed a $28 million digital radio agreement with WA Police which will allow secure voice and data communication for police around metropolitan areas for the first time.

I predict scanners will suddenly become a lot cheaper on the second hand market when that comes in...

I don't think there was ever any doubt that Motorola would get this contract. They're really the only vendor large enough that can offer a 'complete solution' to the WA Police.