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Network infrastructure and the government

01 May, 2020

We speak with CommScope's Chris Collura about the technology trends that are impacting government agencies.


TALQ Consortium releases new smart city protocol

29 April, 2020 by Amy Sarcevic

The TALQ Specification 2.2.0 has been released, officially replacing TALQ 2.1.0.


City of Newcastle invests $100K in e-library expansion

22 April, 2020 by Amy Sarcevic

The upgrade builds on the strong success of its existing digital platform which accounts for 30% of all book loans.


Major transition to telehealth underway in Tasmania

15 April, 2020 by Amy Sarcevic

More than 20 virtual rooms have been expanded to accommodate up to 5000 telehealth appointments at Launceston General Hospital.


ACT expands Chromebook program to primary students

02 April, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

The ACT has expanded its digital education effort by providing Chromebooks to public school students in years 4, 5 and 6.


NSW Police signs deal to strengthen biometrics

02 April, 2020 by Amy Sarcevic

NSW Police will continue to use Livescan technology to capture biometric data about criminals and suspects.


Satisfying the demand for multi-gigabit access

01 April, 2020

Ruckus Networks' ICX 7850 switch delivers a complete 100GbE edge-to-core solution for multi-gigabit enterprise networks.


MFB SoHo S210 enclosures

01 April, 2020

MFB's SoHo 210 simple enclosures provide an under-desk vertical storage solution for modems, switches, routers and other peripheral devices.


Projects shortlisted for smart city awards

31 March, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

Eight Australian and four New Zealand projects have made the shortlist of finalists for the 2020 IDC Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards.


Switching technology pays off for IX Australia

26 March, 2020

IX Australia and Extreme have partnered to deliver 100 GB peering for internet services and content.


US DOD adopts ethical principles for AI

10 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

As the US Department of Defense adopts ethical principles for the use of AI by the military, Australia, too, is beginning to develop its own AI outlook.


400 SA schools now connected to high-speed internet

03 March, 2020

Four hundred SA schools are now connected to high-speed, fibre-optic internet through the state government's $80 million 'SWiFT' project.


Australia and the WRC — seeking spectrum harmony

26 February, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

Australia's delegation to the WRC-19 focused on advancing the nation's legitimate interests in spectrum policy and technology matters.


UK Govt pledges £1.2bn for new climate supercomputer

25 February, 2020

The UK Government is set to put up to £1.2bn towards the development of a new weather and climate forecasting supercomputer.


Terabit Territory moves closer with fibre upgrade

19 February, 2020

The NT Government is set to invest $7.9 million in a fibre-optic network upgrade, which will see speeds reach 20 Tbps.


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