Victorian Councils to provide access to services by smartphone
30 August, 2010
More than one in three Victorian councils chart IT strategy for mobilising ratepayer services.
The world heads towards 50 billion connected devices by 2020
16 August, 2010
Ericsson has delivered 2 million radio base stations as the world heads towards 50 billion connected devices by 2020.
Satellite network connects crew and clients
10 August, 2010
Two-storey swells, gale-force winds and a shifting, toothpaste-like ocean floor are just some of the more common hazards facing the subsea geotechnical survey crews of Benthic Geotech, a pioneering Australian company specialising in sampling the sea floor for its oil, engineering and scientific clients around the world.
Conroy outlines NBN commitment to AIIA
02 August, 2010The Australian Information Industry Association has welcomed the focus on communications, broadband and the digital economy being brought to the national election campaign by the Australian Government.
Telstra Turbo Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband modem
26 July, 2010
Telstra has launched the Turbo Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband modem with a slim profile and rotating USB connection point that can fit inside a pocket.
Five billionth connections milestone chalked up
13 July, 2010
According to Ericsson estimates, based on industry information, the five billionth mobile subscription was added on 8 July. Statistics include: two million additions per day, more than 500 million 3G subscriptions and a predicted 50 billion connected devices by 2020.
Telstra and Huawei carry out LTE demo at 1800 MHz
06 July, 2010
Telstra and Huawei carry out Australia’s first LTE demo at 1800 MHz.
Freenet Antennas high-speed point-to-point kits
02 July, 2010
Freenet Antennas’ high-speed, point-to-point kits are claimed to simplify installation of wireless network links with TCP/IP data speeds up to 150 Mbps.
Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro global handheld satellite phone
02 July, 2010
The IsatPhone Pro global handheld satellite phone has a robust handset, long battery life and is suitable for users both at sea and in remote locations. It is supported by the Inmarsat existing satellite network and uses technology customised for use in harsh environments.
Marine Rescue navigates on Toughbook
02 July, 2010
Panasonic Australia has donated a lightweight, heavy-duty, military-strength Toughbook notebook to Marine Rescue Middle Harbour for navigation on its ‘vintage’ Waveney Class lifeboat, which began life 40 years ago in service with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in the English Channel.
Fluke Networks AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester
11 June, 2010
The handheld AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester for 802.11 a/b/g/n networks is claimed to provide fast and simple WLAN visibility.
How to deliver a first-class mobile internet experience
01 June, 2010 by Mike O’Malley*
Mobile broadband take-up is expanding rapidly but there are steps to be taken that will make the user's experience worthwhile. Tellabs' Mike O'Malley outlines these steps.
Forum calls for increased collaboration on WiMAX globally
01 June, 2010
WiMAX forum calls for increased collaboration and across-the-board interoperability to enable flexible deployments of WiMAX.
D-Link DWA-525 Wireless N 150 desktop adapter
14 May, 2010
D-Link has introduced the DWA-525 Wireless N 150 desktop adapter, allowing a desktop computer to cost-effectively connect to a wide range of wireless networks, including the latest high-speed 802.11n standard.
Largest police jurisdiction in the world gets connected
12 May, 2010
The Western Australia Police (WA Police) is responsible for the largest single police jurisdiction in the world, an area covering over 2.5 million square kilometres with a structure comprising three regions, 14 districts and 162 police stations.
