Networking

Wireless last mile could bypass Telstra copper network, says Conroy

Wireless last mile could bypass Telstra copper network, says Conroy

Fibre to the Node proposals using wireless links to reach homes could end the conflict over access to Telstra's copper network, according to Federal Communications Minister, Senator Stephen Conroy.
Adam Turner May 2 2008, 7:08AM Collaboration
CSIRO chooses DiData for the provision of network equipment

CSIRO chooses DiData for the provision of network equipment

Australian scientific research body, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has signed a three year contract with Dimension Data worth up to $4 million per annum for the provision of ICT network equipment for CSIRO’s national network.
Lilia Guan May 1 2008, 2:29PM Collaboration
Liberals to oppose Labor’s raid on communications fund

Liberals to oppose Labor’s raid on communications fund

Shadow Communications Minister Bruce Billson has come out guns blazing at what he considers to be Labor’s planned smash-and-grab raid on the $2 billion Communications Fund.
Lilia Guan May 1 2008, 12:34PM Collaboration
Telstra wholesale exemptions could be a hollow victory

Telstra wholesale exemptions could be a hollow victory

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft decision that it will exempt Telstra from the requirement to offer two wholesale PSTN services in parts of metropolitan Australia. The exemption would apply to wholesale line rental (WLR) and local call service (LCS), but only in areas where ULL-based competition is already established.
Lilia Guan Apr 30 2008, 1:39PM Collaboration
The New Network

The New Network

Cisco’s John Chambers tells partners it’s time to pounce on the next market transition
Jennifer Hagendorf Follett Apr 30 2008, 11:42AM Collaboration
Infinite possibilities with Cisco

Infinite possibilities with Cisco

Honolulu recently attracted more than 3000 international guests courtesy of the 2008 Cisco Partner Summit earlier this month
Temp User Apr 30 2008, 11:01AM Collaboration
National Broadband untenable tender

National Broadband untenable tender

It’s no suprise the government’s tender is looking to be a one-horse race
Mitchell Bingemann Apr 30 2008, 10:40AM Collaboration
University of Ballarat touts Nortel network upgrade

University of Ballarat touts Nortel network upgrade

To support increasing staff and student demands for high-bandwidth applications like IP telephony and videoconferencing, the University of Ballarat has increased the capacity of its Nortel data network tenfold.
Liz Tay Apr 29 2008, 6:56AM Collaboration
Internode establishes roots in Asia

Internode establishes roots in Asia

Internet provider Internode is ensuring its customers have better access to Asia with a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Tokyo, Japan, which will provide users with a markedly faster and more secure connection to the region.
Ashley Clark Apr 29 2008, 6:52AM Collaboration
CeBIT Australia ‘08: Open Source for business gets show underway

CeBIT Australia ‘08: Open Source for business gets show underway

With around three weeks to go, organisers of CeBIT Australia 2008 - Hanover Fairs - has confirmed global experts from technology giants Oracle, Red Hat, Google and Varien will join local specialists like Atlassian and Solutions First at Open CeBIT.
Lilia Guan Apr 28 2008, 2:31PM Collaboration
DiData procures Riverbed technology across 119 Austrade sites

DiData procures Riverbed technology across 119 Austrade sites

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) has chosen Riverbed’s Steelhead appliances technology to be implemented across 119 sites globally to help Austrade increase productivity and collaboration - while giving remote staff mobile access with Steelhead Mobile. Riverbed products will be procured and provided by Dimension Data.
Lilia Guan Apr 28 2008, 12:06PM Collaboration
Telstra closes its CDMA network today

Telstra closes its CDMA network today

Telstra shops and dealers across Australia prepared for a last minute rush this weekend as remaining CDMA customers grab their last chance to move off the old CDMA network, which closes on 28 April.
Staff Writers Apr 28 2008, 6:51AM Collaboration
Internode: New broadband plans maintains free uploads

Internode: New broadband plans maintains free uploads

Just off the back of its announcement of more naked DSL products, Australian Internet Service Provider Internode - has launched a range of new consumer and business broadband plans that maintain free data uploads.
Lilia Guan Apr 24 2008, 2:10PM Collaboration
ACCC issues ULL draft principles and prices, access terms issued

ACCC issues ULL draft principles and prices, access terms issued

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released for consultation an amended pricing principles determination for the unconditioned local loop service (ULLS) and an accompanying report.

Lilia Guan Apr 24 2008, 12:26PM Collaboration
Kroll Ontrack warns of virtualisation vulnerability

Kroll Ontrack warns of virtualisation vulnerability

As vendors continue to tout the benefits of virtualisation, Kroll Ontrack warns that server consolidation can cause considerable fallout in the event of a system failure.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 23 2008, 5:36PM Collaboration
New alliance seeks cleaner, smarter power

New alliance seeks cleaner, smarter power

A new alliance of government and industry stakeholders has been formed with the goal of overhauling the nation's existing power grid to become more environmentally friendly.
Staff Writers Apr 23 2008, 3:27PM Collaboration
VMware first quarter revenue up by 69 percent

VMware first quarter revenue up by 69 percent

Virtualisation vendor VMware has released its first quarter revenues for 2008. The strong financial results are attributed to increased adoption of server virtualisation as the technology gains momentum in the global market, claimed VMware.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 23 2008, 2:13PM Collaboration
Blue Coat offers US$268M for Packeteer

Blue Coat offers US$268M for Packeteer

WAN optimisation vendor Blue Coat Systems has signed a definitive agreement with Packeteer, under which Blue Coat will acquire the WAN application vendor for US$7.10 per share in cash, or approximately US$268 million. The acquisition is expected to combine the channel operations of both organisations.
Lilia Guan Apr 22 2008, 2:12PM Collaboration
Polycom steps up its presence in A/NZ

Polycom steps up its presence in A/NZ

Unified collaborations vendor Polycom has relocated its Australia New Zealand headquarters to larger premises in North Sydney to accommodate rapid headcount growth and establish a Customer Experience Centre showcasing its products.
Staff Writers Apr 22 2008, 1:50PM Collaboration
Following the European lead in regulating the footprint of IT

Following the European lead in regulating the footprint of IT

Despite an absence of defined regulations in Australia akin to EU standards such as the Restriction on Hazardous Substances [RoHS] or the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment [WEEE], vendors are being compelled to adopt eco-friendly practices if they are to compete in the global market.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 22 2008, 7:12AM Collaboration

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