NBN 2.0: From engineer's dream to political football
13 December, 2013 by Michael de Percy, University of CanberraMalcolm Turnbull suggests NBN projections to date have been "extremely optimistic" with the rollout significantly slower than expected, and completion not anticipated until mid-2024. On the other hand, he says, the Coalition's plan to use a variety of technologies will be delivered four years earlier and at an expected cost of AU$41 billion.
Tips for wiring next-gen devices
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Siemon AustraliaRemote powering applications utilise the copper balanced twisted-pair IT cabling infrastructure to deliver DC power to IP-enabled devices. The popularity of this technology and the interest in expanding its capabilities is staggering. This article details advantages of using shielded cabling systems for powering remote network devices.
19″ rack switches
25 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdPhoenix Contact has available rugged managed switches for deployment in 19″ racks as used in control centres and data centres. In the past, these types of systems frequently relied on devices designed for office environments, which made them of limited use in industrial applications.
Thermal management strategies for the modern data centre
22 November, 2013 by Mark Deguara, Technical Services Senior Manager | Supplied by: Vertiv Australia Pty LtdNot too long ago, keeping a data centre 'efficiently' cool was the ultimate goal for Australian data centre managers. But today, with Australian data centres evolving into hubs for much larger, interconnected networks of cloud-based services - potentially servicing hundreds of thousands of global users around the clock - managing cooling loads in isolation is not enough. Customers are now looking beyond cooling at holistic thermal management solutions.
China and HK run data centres at high temperature
21 November, 2013Data centre professionals in China and Hong Kong run their data centres at a higher temperature despite a long-term belief that a cooler temperature means more efficient operation with less risk of equipment downtime, reveals a recent survey.
Canon XEED Compact Installation series projectors
11 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Canon OceaniaCanon has launched the Canon XEED Compact Installation series projectors, which it claims retain the features and performance of full-size installation models.
New Zealand to decide 'Gigatown' winner
04 November, 2013The race is on to determine which New Zealand town will win the fastest broadband speeds in the Southern Hemisphere in Chorus's Welcome to Gigatown competition.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-X series access switches
29 October, 2013 | Supplied by: CiscoThe Cisco Catalyst 2960-X series access switches provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 access features. The switches deliver energy efficiency, while preserving users’ investments through mixed stacking with existing Catalyst 2960-S and SF switches.
Honeywell Wi-Fi Repeater Extender (WREX)
24 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell has released the Wi-Fi Repeater Extender (WREX), a device that extends Wi-Fi signals, expanding the number of locations in homes and businesses where security dealers can install Wi-Fi IP cameras.
RMIT to offer industrial ethernet training
16 October, 2013RMIT University is helping industry partners connect with the latest developments in industrial ethernet, delivering tailored training in association with Hirschmann distributor Daanet.
Molex multifunction enclosure
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Molex Premise Networks Pty LtdThe RFR-00311 multifunction enclosure is a 1U configurable rackmount unit for storing and terminating incoming fibre cable.
Government releases new NBN plan
24 September, 2013NBN Co's shareholder ministers, Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Finance Minister Senator Mathias Cormann, have issued an interim Statement of Expectations to the company as the first step in implementing changes to government policy.
Anti-FTTN petition attracts 200,000 signatures
13 September, 2013An online petition calling on the Coalition to reconsider its plan for a fibre to the node (FTTN) solution for the National Broadband Network has received more than 200,000 signatures since its creation shortly after Saturday's election.
FTTN system for NBN may prove impossible to operate
09 September, 2013Worldwide, capital-starved private network operators often opt for FTTN networks as an interim step towards all fibre-optic networks. This allows them to make use of their existing copper lines, which may not even be fully paid for. In general, operators have been disappointed by FTTN's lower-than-expected performance, higher operating costs and lost revenue opportunities.
Secome 3G secure remote access starter pack
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty LtdThe Secome 3G secure remote access starter pack includes the requirements to provide a remote connection to a PLC, HMI or any programmable device. The solution requires no specialist IT knowledge or even involvement.
