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Australia Projected to be Most Connected Continent by 2020

Having a strong internet connection makes it possible for Australians to be more productive. As the National Broadband Network (nbn®) rolls toward its completion in 2020, coupled with the advancement of technology, internet connectivity has been the focus of the country’s economic development. It is now being incorporated in different aspects of everyday living. By 2020, Australia… View Article

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12 Apr 2017

Aussie Business Owners Embracing VR and its Possibilities

Imagine seeing a new world without leaving the comforts of home. Virtual reality (VR) has rolled out in the gaming industry to give out an all-out immersive experience for gamers. Fortunately, with innovation and research, virtual reality is not exclusively for entertainment anymore, and has expanded into applied industries. Australian businesses are beginning to… View Article

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11 Apr 2017

Data Usage Grows in Latest ACCC Report

Australians are digital savvy and a huge number are subscribed to movie or music streaming services, all of which can heavily consume data from their current monthly plan. Consumption of data by Australians is still steadily increasing, according to a recent report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) about the state of telecommunications… View Article

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10 Apr 2017

AgTech to Get Digital Healthcheck for Future Improvements

The future of Australian agriculture is looking promising, with technology and telecommunications assisting its growth. In order to sustain this and craft an even brighter future, a digital health check is underway. In an initiative undertaken by the government and research bodies, a nationwide survey will be conducted in order to assess the current state… View Article

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7 Apr 2017

Netflix Develop New Video Compression Technique

Australians love streaming their favourite shows on Netflix, but did you know streaming an hour of your favourite series can consume as much as 2GB of your data allowance? This could soon change as Netflix try to ease bandwidth consumption in its streaming service. As reported by News.com.au, the online streaming giant is trying a… View Article

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5 Apr 2017

Property Rental Website Tracks NBN Availability of Listed Properties

The availability of the National Broadband Network (nbn®) has influenced the purchasing preference of would-be homeowners. If a property does not have access to the nbn®, the property is less attractive to home buyers. For property rental, the availability of the nbn® is a deciding factor for prospective tenants, and a leading property leasing site… View Article

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4 Apr 2017

NBN Expanding Technical Team to Support Sky Muster Improvements

The National Broadband Network (nbn®) switched off the Interim Satellite Service (ISS) in late February and advised subscribers to transition to the Sky Muster® satellite service. In order to support the larger system with the newly migrated customers, the nbn® have begun expanding the Sky Muster® support team with a goal of delivering a consistent service performance…. View Article

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24 Mar 2017

Smart Cities Key to Australia's Future Economy

Everything we’ve come to know is slowly getting a “smart upgrade.” Smartphones, smart TVs, smart watches and now, smart cities. An article from IT Wire reports that smart cities hold the key to Australia’s future economic prosperity. Nokia claim that if the country’s political and industry leaders exert more focus on developing smart cities, it will enable the… View Article

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23 Mar 2017

Digital Will Transform Workforce Landscape

Times are changing for the future of the Australian workforce. According to Data61 CEO Adrian Turner, the looming digital revolution will transform the work landscape of the country. In an article by Computer World, Mr Turner spoke about the forthcoming “industrial revolution,” projected to wipe out about 40 percent of Australian jobs within the next… View Article

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22 Mar 2017

Digital is Priority for National Care Plan

Going digital is now the priority for the Australian National Care Plan. In a news article by Australian Ageing Agenda, the use of digital technology, with it’s aim to power informal carers, is now the priority of the digital health agency in its forthcoming national strategy. Sources said the country’s digital health agency completed a three-month… View Article

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20 Mar 2017

Cashless Transactions and Digital Wallets Rising Choices for Australians

Cold hard cash may not be obsolete anytime soon, but as far as Australia is concerned, cashless transactions and digital wallets are becoming a rising choice. According to News, the march towards cashless transactions is gathering momentum, with more and more businesses now offering “online only” products and services. This claim came from a report using… View Article

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