Copper dooming us to second rate, says IA
29 August, 2016 by Jonathan NallyWhile acknowledging that progress has been made, Internet Australia said nbn's reliance on copper is dooming Australia to being left behind in the global digital economy.
NBN rollout exceeds targets for FY16
16 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly 3 million households across Australia are now able to order an NBN service, and the company more than doubled its network reach, active subscriber base and revenue during FY16.
Olympics to keep Aussie IT orgs on their toes
09 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new survey suggests that 79% of Australian IT departments will keep a closer eye on network performance during the Games, while 73% plan to limit access to Olympic content.
Big Switch launches in Australia
05 August, 2016 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Big Switch NetworksBig Switch Networks, a provider of hyperscale networking for data centres, has announced the company's launch in Australia.
ACCC forces open fibre networks; Oracle buys NetSuite for $12bn; LogMeIn merges with Citrix's GoTo
04 August, 2016 by Andrew CollinsACCC moves to increase competition for 'superfast broadband', Oracle snaps up cloud software firm NetSuite, and Citrix's GoTo joins forces with LogMeIn.
Megaport expands to Europe
01 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian interconnection company Megaport has launched services in Europe after arranging to acquire internet exchange providers in Germany and Bulgaria for a combined $3.1 million.
Telstra COO Kate McKenzie retires
26 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra COO Kate McKenzie has stepped down from the role to pursue a change of direction, with her predecessor Brendon Riley taking over as interim COO.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Paessler AGA 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.
