Networking

nbn speeds grow during COVID due to CVC increase

01 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The average performance of nbn services improved 1.8 percentage points in the June quarter despite the increased strain placed on the network due to COVID-19.


D-Link A/NZ DGS-1250 Series Gigabit smart managed switches

28 September, 2020 | Supplied by: D-Link Australia Pty Ltd

The DGS-1250 Series of Gigabit smart managed switches features 10G uplink ports, along with a complete line-up of L2 features, including IGMP snooping.


Communications Alliance urges work on infrastructure reforms

23 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The Communications Alliance has urged the government to ensure proposed measures to improve the security of critical infrastructure don't overburden industry.


NBN Co commits $700m for Enterprise Ethernet play

23 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

NBN Co has announced it will spend $700m to deploy Enterprise Ethernet services to up to 240 business fibre zones covering over 700,000 business premises.


NFF appointed to design, run Regional Digital Tech Hub

21 September, 2020

The Australian Government has appointed the National Farmers' Federation to develop and operate the Regional Digital Tech Hub.


EMDG scheme reformed to help Aussie exporters go global

11 September, 2020

The Australian Government has announced that it will reform the EMDG scheme, shifting from reimbursement to grants to make applications simpler for exporters.


Hearables leading the wearable tech market

04 September, 2020

A new report from IDC reveals that the market for wearables devices increased during the second quarter of 2020, due to strong demand for hearables.


NBN Co let off leash to compete in new developments

02 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The government has updated its Telecommunications in New Developments policy to give NBN Co more flexibility to compete on price and overbuild infrastructure.


Telcos in breach of nbn migration rules

02 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

ACMA has found TPG, Optus, Dodo and Telstra to be in breach of rules requiring them to provide backup services to consumers following a stalled nbn migration.


Government names 17 broadband SIPs

31 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The government has designated 17 statutory infrastructure providers for the supply of wholesale broadband services in 1592 locations Australia-wide.


ACCC consulting on NBN Co's rebate offer

21 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The ACCC has launched a consultation into NBN Co's proposed new wholesale service standard commitments, which include rebates for underperforming connections.


NZ West Coast and Southland to get regional fibre links

19 August, 2020

Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has confirmed that work is underway to improve communication and digital connectivity in regional New Zealand.


NBN Co revenue grows 36% in FY20

13 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

NBN Co grew its revenue by 36% and its EBITDA by nearly 200% in FY20 as the company exceeded its activation targets for the financial year.


SD-WAN picking up steam in Australia

12 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

SD-WAN is gaining momentum in Australia, with Cisco and VMware are vying for market leadership, according to GlobalData.


Victoria, WA announce new broadband projects

20 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Two new broadband projects in Victoria and Western Australia are the latest examples of state governments deploying faster networks than the nbn in some areas.


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