Massive growth predicted for connected appliances
05 December, 2016Market research company Euromonitor International thinks there is a big future in the connected appliances market, with a new report projecting a growth rate of over 493% from 2016 to 2020.
Automated Infrastructure Management standard now published
29 November, 2016After more than two years of development, the international standard for Automated Infrastructure Management (ISO/IEC 18598 Information technology — Automated infrastructure management (AIM) systems — Requirements, data exchange and applications) has been officially published.
nbn launches online tool for as-built designs
23 September, 2016nbn has launched a new as-built designs online tool to enable developer partners to upload their designs. As of 15 August 2016, using the online tool is compulsory for all new and amended as-built submissions.
Building for the future
05 September, 2016Canberra Data Centres (CDC) was formed in 2007 with the purpose of being a trusted partner for data centre services. CDC currently operates three data centres, each of which is custom-designed and built to provide the utmost functionality, security and reliability, with a focus on environmental concerns.
Data developments
26 August, 2016A team of Dutch scientists has made a major breakthrough in rewritable memory storage, developing a one-kilobyte device with an information density they say is two to three orders of magnitude beyond current hard disk and flash technology, according to research published in Nature Nanotechnology.
New telecoms architecture
25 August, 2016A new project from the EU promises to improve telecommunications technology through the delivery of higher bit rates, resulting in lower-cost, faster access.
Cabling planning guide for intelligent buildings released
02 August, 2016Network infrastructure specialist Siemon has released a new guide to assist infrastructure architects design flexible zone cabling solutions for use in intelligent buildings.
The cost of network pressure
02 August, 2016 by Luke Mackinnon, Chief Technology OfficerEnterprises in all sectors are becoming technology businesses in their own right. IT infrastructure now not only supports operations, but also increasingly drives customer interactions and overall business success.
nbn second satellite launch date announced
28 July, 2016nbn's new satellite, Sky Muster II, will blast off 5 October this year from the French Guiana Space Centre in South America. The company says it weights 6.400 kg, making it one of the world's largest communication satellites, and it is set to orbit 36,000 km into the sky.
NBN: will we ever get there?
26 July, 2016 by Dannielle FurnessIn the history of our fine country, has there ever been a more maligned infrastructure project than the NBN?
Smart Cities Council ANZ launched
20 July, 2016Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has been launched, with a goal to make cities livable, workable and sustainable.
How small cell systems deliver on big wireless traffic demands
07 July, 2016With wireless network traffic growth booming, carriers are increasingly dependent on small cells to deliver on increased demand. They improve network capacity, geographic coverage and spectrum efficiency, and allow mobile equipment to communicate at lower RF power levels (extending user per-charge operating time).
Global Switch secures subsea project
15 June, 2016The Trident Subsea Cable telecommunications infrastructure project, which will provide high-speed, high-capacity connectivity between Australia and Asia, will locate Points of Presence (PoPs) at Global Switch's data centres in Sydney and Singapore, when the Asian region cable network is built.
Smart Cities plan to support public lighting policy
02 June, 2016The Australian Government has announced a multimillion-dollar plan to assist in the creation of smart, interconnected cities across the country.
NetComm Wireless NF17ACV gateway
20 April, 2016NetComm Wireless has introduced the NF17ACV VDSL/ADSL Wireless AC1600 Gigabit Gateway, designed to deliver a faster wireless experience on Australia's nbn and New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) fibre networks.
