Archived News for IT Professionals
The total volume of data downloaded via the internet during the December 2012 quarter saw a 33 per cent increase in comparison to the June 2012 quarter, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
A $90 billion NBN? Not likely says Government
The cost of the National Broadband Network could blow out by twice as much as the current estimates, according to a new report prepared by the Federal Opposition.
ACCC knocks back NBN SAU
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has knocked by the National Broadband Network Co’s Special Access Undertaking (SAU) proposal, saying it fails to meet specific criteria for acceptance, with the Commission proposing that it should hold greater say in the regulatory rulings of the NBN.
SMB's dropping the social media ball finds Telstra
Nearly three quarters of the country’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) are failing to capture new market opportunities available through social media, according to new research released by Telstra.
Telstra ordered to pick up NBN game
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has directed Telstra to improve two measures that will underpin the emigration of customers onto the NBN.
Telstra releases future vision
Driverless cars, transparent tablets that fold up like newspapers and internet connected specs are just some of the whizbang gadgets that will play a part in our daily life in 2020, according to Telstra’s Chief Technology Officer Hugh Bradlow.
Wireless rollout complete in NT
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced its rollout of its fixed wireless services has finished, with residents of the outskirts of Darwin now able to connect to the service.
TPG dodges massive misleading conduct fine
Internet Service Provider, TPG, has successfully appealed its massive $2 million fine for misleading conduct after a Federal Court ruling earlier this week.
ACMA releases performance assessment
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its annual self-assessment of the Authority’s performance, concluding that by and large, it is meeting or leading world’s best practice.
Telecom launches next-gen broadband
New Zealand telecommunications giant Telecom has launched its next generation ‘Ultra Fibre’ service, offering speeds of up to 100Mbps download/up to 50 Mbps upload.
Leighton sells telecom assets
Engineering giant Leighton Holdings has announced the sale of the majority of its telecommunications assets to Canada based Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan (OTPP).
Streamlined communications saves SA councils $6 million
A unique 10-year partnership between the South Australian Local Government Association (LGA) and consultancy firm Deloitte has saved an estimated $6 million in electronic communications and file management costs.
Telecom to shed jobs
Embattled New Zealand based telecommunications company Telecom has announced it will be shedding up to as many as 1,250 full time jobs in a bid to stem the companies losses.
Transfield wins Sydney NBN Contract
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has awrded a major contract to Transfield Services for the roll out of fibre optic broadband cable in the Sydney metropolitan and suburban areas.
Unis lead fibre breakthrough
A team of researchers from the University of Sydney and Monash University have led a breakthrough in optical fibre network technology.
Alliance to support ICT wizkids
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) and OAMPS Insurance Brokers have announced the formation of a strategic alliance designed to support and encourage young ICT entrepreneurs.
Giants front pricing inquiry
Consumer group Choice has weighed into the country’s on-going debate over IT pricing, after three IT giants fronted the Parliamentary Inquiry into IT pricing late last week.
iiNet hits the 10,000 NBN mark
Internet service provider iiNet has announced it has connected 10,000 customers to the National Broadband Network (NBN Co) via fibre, satellite and fixed wireless options.
IT collaboration to save lives
The University of Melbourne, IBM and National ICT Australia (NICTA) have announced a joint collaboration to develop the Australia Disaster Management Platform (ADMP), described as a ‘next generation open standards-based IT platform aimed at improving disaster management, protecting communities and potentially saving lives’.
McKenna named new NBN Co Chair
The National Broadband Network Co's (NBN) Chief Mike Quigley has welcomed the appointment of Siobhan McKenna as the company's new Chairman.
NBN Co revises rollout schedule
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has revised its rollout schedule of the mega-project, acknowledging a three-month delay to the decade long rollout.