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The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has awarded a contract to Biarri, a commercial mathematics company, to supply network design optimisation software to support development of efficient, lower cost network construction plans.
Chief Technology Officer at NBN Co, Gary McLaren, said that the Australian Government's plan for the NBN presents a unique network design challenge in terms of scale, complexity and technical approach. Biarri is an Australian commercial mathematics company that has developed a Network Design Optimisation Engine which is being applied to the NBN.
"Biarri has already demonstrated the engine's capability and benefits on projects for NBN Co. It quickly generates low-cost fibre network designs based on the requirements of the reference architecture. It can determine optimal fibre area boundaries, the position of fibre hubs, and the layout and route of distribution and local fibre,” Mr McLaren said.
Telstra and NBN sign $9 billion agreement
Telstra have signed Definitive Agreements with the National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) and the Commonwealth for the telco’s participation in the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN).
NBN and Optus sign off on $800 million agreement
The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) and SingTel Optus have signed off on a binding agreement to migrate Optus’ subscribers to the NBN system, a deal that Optus values at an estimated $800 million in post tax value.
ALGA and NBN Co launch guide
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and the National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) have co-launched a guide designed to assist councils prepare for the rollout of the NBN throughout the country.
NSW sets its sights on ICT supremacy
The New South Wales Government has announced plans to make the state “the nation’s leader in information communications and technology”, lifting its performance to compete with Victoria and Queensland, both of which have allocated substantial funding to create strong IT sectors.
NBN Co denies gouging
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has denied allegations that it would pass on excessive cable-laying costs at the Kiama Downs First Release site to customers who don't sign up with an internet service provider (ISP) before the trial concludes, saying they will not charge part of the cost of laying cable to homes.
Germans and NICTA sign IT security agreement
NICTA (National ICT Australia) and German IT security specialist secunet (Security Networks AG) signed a research agreement to develop high-security IT products for the defence and government sectors.
New arrangements for fibre in new developments
Refinements to the arrangements for the provision of fibre in new developments were announced by the Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy.
Telstra to spend $800 million on cloud computing capacity
Telstra has announced plans to spend $800 million in upgrading its cloud computing capacity over the next five years.
Delays expected to affect Telstra/NBN Co deal
Telstra shareholders may face a second round of voting if the $11 billion deal between the telco and NBN Co isn't finalized before the company's annual general meeting on October 18
Research project to assess iPod Touch as learning tool
Researchers at CQUniversity and the University of South Queensland are undertaking a joint study of student use of iPod Touch devices within selected nursing and education courses,
Symantec to close local development unit
US-based security software firm, Symantec, has decided to shut one of its Australian software engineering units, with the loss of between 45 and 55 jobs in North Sydney.
NICTA appoints cloud computing leader
NICTA has appointed senior ICT industry expert Dr Bruce McCabe to drive its cloud computing business strategy. Dr McCabe most recently served as Director, Innovation at KPMG, having previously run an industry innovation consultancy, S2 Intelligence.
WA government contributes to supercomputing centre
The Western Australian Government is providing $15.8 million over four years to iVEC’s Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, headquartered at Technology Park, Bentley.
NICTA joins forces with Germans for Internet security
The National Information Communications Technology Association (NICTA) and German IT security specialist Security Networks AG have entered a strategic research collaboration to develop high-security information technology (IT) products for the defence and government sectors.
Hays report on ICT demand
Hays has released its annual Salary Guide 2011 report into the state of the information technology sector throughout the country, providing an upbeat assessment of the industry while showing a strong increase in demand for IT professionals and expected wage increases.
Federal Government to develop Cyber White Paper
The Federal Government has announced plans to develop a Cyber White Paper that will ‘provide a comprehensive blueprint’ to build internet security for the public.
Microsoft to offer Innovation Outreach Program in Brisbane
Microsoft is planning to establish a new Innovation Outreach Program in Brisbane, providing start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises with business expertise, advice and support.
Turnbull questions NBN spending
Federal Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has claimed that a comparable service to the National Broadband Network (NBN) could have been achieved with half of the program’s budget.
Curtin wins settlement of Early Packet Discard patent infringement
Curtin University will receive up to $1.2 million for its part in developing a ground-breaking technology as part of the settlement of a patent infringement case between patent assertion specialist ipernica Ltd and Ericsson.
Research partnership to investigate the digital future
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) will lead a $1.5 million research partnership with the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) to explore the future in the digital age, with a particular focus on social and policy challenges, technology's influence on participation in higher education and the nature of technology-rich learning environments.