Queensland parliamentary service seeks telecom review
The Queensland parliamentary service wants to upgrade telephone infrastructure and move to IP-based unified communications, according to a tender published this month.
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Telstra, New South Wales announce tech training for seniors
Telstra and the New South Wales government have announced a broadband adoption effort targeting seniors.
Small businesses kept on hold by telecom customer service: ACCAN
Nearly a third of small business owners suffer from significant customer service issues with phone and broadband providers, according to a report released by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN).
Optus braces for data spike with Juniper switch
To prepare for growing data traffic, Optus will use a packet transport switch by Juniper for its converged wireline and 4G mobile network, Juniper said.
Telstra wraps fibre project in South Brisbane
Telstra said it finished migrating South Brisbane copper services to fibre ahead of schedule. The telco moved 18,000 services to fibre, covering 13,000 homes and businesses in the area, it said.
RIM unveils mobile management software support for Apple and Android devices
BlackBerry maker, Research In Motion has released new mobile management software that adds support for Apple and Android devices but analysts say time will tell if the company's new emphasis on bring-your-own-device (BYOD) will succeed.
Telstra takes on over-the-top providers
Telsta will set up a global applications and platforms business to ward off challenges by over-the-top players, the telco said.
Industry pointing fingers as IPv6 adoption crawls forward
The Internet Society of Australia predicted “piecemeal improvements” to IPv6 adoption in 2013.
Sydney's Opal smartcard more advanced than Oyster: NSW
Transport for NSW said it’s aiming to have the most technologically advanced transportation smart card in the world with its upcoming Opal system in Sydney.
NFC benefits hazy for consumers: mHITs CEO
Near field communications (NFC) for mobile payments lacks a clear advantage over traditional forms of payment, according the CEO of mHITs, an Australian SMS-based mobile payments service.
Telstra announces 4G roaming in Hong Kong
Telstra customers now have 4G coverage in Hong Kong after it signed an international roaming agreement with Hong Kong CSL.
IBM taps social media at Australian Open
IBM and Tennis Australia, partnering for the 20th year at the Australian Open, are analysing social media not only to measure players’ popularity but also to ensure there is adequate capacity to handle spikes in user activity.
Victoria says location-based alerts a success during bushfires
Australia’s emergency alert system has “performed well” in Victoria during this month’s bushfires, according to the Victoria Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner (OESC).
2.5GHz band critical to meeting data demand: AMTA
The 2.5GHz spectrum to be sold in the upcoming Digital Dividend auction will be critical to bolstering data capacity for 4G service in urban areas, according to the wireless industry and auction observers.
Some Optus sites lose power in NSW bushfires
Bushfires have caused power outages at Optus mobile sites in New South Wales, the number-two telco reported.