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Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.
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Amazon: A digital wake-up call for Australian retail
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Amazon's arrival in Australia should be a wake-up call for struggling retailers, highlighting their need to modernise and embrace new technology.
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NBN CEO Bill Morrow to step down before the end of the year
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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NBN CEO Bill Morrow will step down by year-end after leading the organisation for nearly five years, saying it's the right time to move on.
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NBN launches new simulation-based training facilities for telecommunications employees
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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NBN has launched simulation-based training facilities to upskill over 2,000 telecommunications workers, aiming to enhance customer experiences.
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Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.
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SA Labor promises $35 million Adelaide internet investment if re-elected
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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South Australian Labor Government promises Australia's fastest internet if re-elected, investing $35m in new infrastructure.
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NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are ‘ready to connect’ and a total of 7.1 million premises are ‘ready for service’.
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Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Accelerated Concepts announced it has launched an Australian-designed 4G failover router that delivers NBN speeds.
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NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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NBN Co has appointed Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer for business, taking over from the retiring John Simon; Karina Keisler also set to depart.
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NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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NBN’s ‘Enterprise Ethernet’ product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.
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The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.
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Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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Polycom’s Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.
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NBN Co rolls out channel pilot program – ICT heavyweights on board
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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A number of industry stalwarts are on board for the much anticipated channel program including Cisco, Westcon Comstor, Telstra and Vocus.
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NBN reports “strong growth” with Q1 fiscal 2018 results
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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The National Broadband Network (NBN) has reported Q1 fiscal 2018 revenue of AUD $405 million, a 124% increase, with 2.96 million premises now activated.
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Bridging the rural-urban divide with technology, collaboration and bold ideas
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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What needs to be brought into focus now is that issues of inequality and lack of access are not limited to emerging or developing economies.
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How telcos can win the CX race
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Maintaining a high standard of CX is now the key differentiating factor between industry leaders and laggards.
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Aussie soldiers get new broadband network in NBN - Defence Force partnership
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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The partnership will see almost 400 Air Force, Navy and Army sites nationwide gain access to NCN’s broadband network.
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NBN promises faster copper speeds with G.fast
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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NBN to introduce G.fast, enabling ultra-high internet speeds over existing copper lines, promising up to 1Gbps for FTTB and FTTC networks in 2018.
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NBN institute new Tech Lab to improve user experience
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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NBN says the tech lab will explore and implement emerging technologies such as graph technology and machine learning.
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New fixed wireless broadband sites for regional Australians
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Australian Government announces 18 new fixed wireless sites across the nation, reaching over 3,700 homes and businesses. #broadband #Australia.