Archived News for IT Professionals - May, 2013
The New South Wales Government has announced Sydney has secured CeBIT Australia, the Asia Pacific arm of the world’s largest trade fair, for 2014 through to 2016.
New research to boost intercontinental connectivity
New research coming out of the United States is promising to significantly boost the speed of Australia’s internet connection with the rest of the world.
iiNet joins 4G fray
Internet service provider iiNet has joined the national 4G fray, launching new 4G fleet plans that will give business customers ‘more flexibility to stay connected while doing business on the go’.
NBN announces ACT deal
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has reached an agreement with TransACT/iiNet for the purchase of TransACT’s fibre-to-the-premises network in the ACT.
Telstra ups 4G push
Telstra has turned on its 1500th 4G base station as part of a billion dollar, nationwide program to extend 4G mobile coverage to 66 per cent of the Australian population by the end of next month.
Clouds risky business warns Adelaide
Adelaide University has warned the nation’s business leaders to be aware of the risks associated with cloud computing, not just its many advantages.
Australia Post urges net safety
Australia Post has marked the start of National Cyber Security Awareness week by urging Australians to stay vigilant in their online transactions.
NSW announces new telecommunications purchasing scheme
The New South Wales Government has announced a new telecommunications scheme, covering the procurement of operation telecommunications equipment, infrastructure and services.
Pilot TD-LTE launches in Canberra
Optus has announced the official launch of its pilot stage of its time-division long-term evolution (TD LTE) network, with the trial launching in Canberra earlier today.
Round five DEP opens
The Federal Government is calling for applications for more NBN backed initiatives under round five of the Digital Enterprise Program (DEP).
Telstra kickstarts app hackathon
Telstra has joined forces with Pollenizer to bring together 50 of the nation’s top designers, developers, engineers and entrepreneurs for its inaugural ‘Appiness’ hackathon.
ACS launches employment survey
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has launched the annual survey of the Australian ICT sector, seeking to gather a complete statistical breakdown of the workforce to take to directly engage with the Federal Government.
CSIRO launches new robot whitepaper
A new breed of industrial robots and a revolutionary set of new ICT systems could soon transform Australia’s manufacturing sector, leading to safer environments and more efficient factories, according CSIRO’s latest whitepaper.
$20 million for new telehealth initiatives
The Federal Government has pledged $20.3 million to be shared between nine cutting edge telehealth projects that will use the National Broadband Network to pilot new methods of health care delivery.
NT throws $15 million to fix ICT
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will set aside $15.6 million for the state’s ICT systems.
ACMA announces digital dividend auction results
The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced the results from the digital dividend spectrum, with a troika of the nation’s ISPs securing some of the most sort after spectrum bands.
M2 finalises Dodo acquisition
M2 Communications has put the finishing touches on its $204 million acquisition of rival internet service provider Dodo.
NBN Co adds 1.3 million to rollout
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has added over 1.35 million premises to its rollout schedule across 190 towns and suburbs.
Sydney switches on to NBN
vBlacktown has become the first site in Sydney to switch on to the National Broadband Network (NBN), with 1300 homes and businesses now connected to the super-fast internet service after coming online late last week.
WA installs new towers for regional internet
The Western Australian Government has announced the installation of new telecommunication towers in the Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Mid-West regions to improve mobile coverage and acces to high-speed wireless broadband.