Data#3 deploys Cisco network for WA's ECU
26 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBrisbane-based Data#3 has deployed the latest Cisco wired and wireless technology for Edith Cowan University in a campus network overhaul.
IA wants USO expanded to broadband
25 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIn a submission to the Productivity Commission, Internet Australia has recommended that the Universal Service Obligation scheme be expanded to include guaranteed access to fast broadband.
More than half the world is still not online
25 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe latest ITU statistics demonstrate that while broadband is becoming more affordable in emerging markets, more than half of the world's population still lacks internet access.
Verizon launches SDN/NFV services in Australia
22 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVerizon Enterprise Solutions has announced the global launch of its SDN/NFV based Virtual Network Services portfolio.
Telstra, Optus divided on need for USO scheme
22 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Productivity Commission is reviewing whether the USO — the scheme to provide basic phone services in unprofitable rural areas — needs to be updated or abolished in the mobile and NBN era.
nbn picks partners for HFC rollout
14 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFollowing a contract sourcing process, nbn has selected six delivery partners for the hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) component of the multitechnology mix NBN rollout.
Australia has fastest peak mobile broadband speeds in APAC
30 June, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia had the fastest average peak mobile internet speeds in APAC during Q1, according to Akamai's latest State of the Internet report, but ranked a mere 56th in terms of peak fixed line speeds.
Looking beyond the bigger picture
30 June, 2016 by Andrew Timms, Sales Director, APAC, Paessler AG | Supplied by: PaesslerA preventative approach to infrastructure and network health can help IT departments eliminate small problems and distractions, while freeing up time to focus on digital transformation.
Adelaide aims to transform into a Gig City
29 June, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe South Australian Government will fund a $4.65m project to connect key business precincts of Adelaide with high-speed fibre capable of speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
NETGEAR ProSAFE XS family of smart managed switches
02 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Netgear AustraliaNETGEAR has added three smart switches to its second-generation ProSAFE 10 GbE Smart Managed Switch portfolio, designed to provide SMBs with 10GBASE-T connectivity, IPv6 management and advanced Layer 2+/Layer 3 Lite features.
Black Box MediaCento VX-HDMI2X4-POE IPX Controller Kit
29 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Black Box Network Services Australia
The MediaCento VX-HDMI2X4-POE IPX Controller Kit from Black Box is designed to distribute HDMI over IP and create video walls with switching and control.
Telstra signs $1.6bn HFC contract with nbn
12 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra has been awarded a new $1.6bn deal to connect its existing hybrid-fibre-coaxial (HFC) network to the NBN.
Innovative fibre cables to be produced in NSW
07 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingItaly's Prysmian Group will manufacture a new line of optical cables at its facility on Sydney's Northern Beaches, bringing the potential to save significantly on installation costs.
Aussies downloaded 1.7 exabytes of data in Dec quarter
06 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingABS's latest internet statistics show that Australians downloaded more than 1.7 million terabytes of data in the December quarter, while total broadband subscribers grew to nearly 13m.
Brocade to buy Ruckus Wireless for $1.57bn
05 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBrocade has revealed plans to buy Ruckus Wireless for US$1.2bn and transform the combined entity into a pure-play networking company providing components spanning from the data centre to the wireless edge.
