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Suffering from connectivity confusion? It’s time for Australian enterprises to embrace clever connections to the cloud
Not sure how the arrival of the NBN will impact on operations at your small or medium sized business? Or perhaps you’ve already taken a leap into the cloud and encountered some unexpected network dramas as a result? Confusion and uncertainty around how best to achieve reliable connectivity and optimal bandwidth management are not in […]
ACCC flags ‘industry wide problem’ around advertised NBN speeds following Telstra probe
Telstra will compensate around 42,000 customers after advising the ACCC that the maximum speeds promised by some of its National Broadband Network (NBN) plans could not be achieved in real-world conditions. Between September 2015 and November 2017, Telstra advertising a range of NBN speed plans including one that offered maximum download speeds of up to […]
“Reasonable question mark” hangs over the profitability of the NBN, admits Prime Minister
Malcolm Turnbull has indicated that the National broadband network (NBN) was a “mistake” and confessed there is a “reasonable question mark” over whether the project will ever provide taxpayers with a return. The admission was made by the Prime Minister in a doorstop interview, today, following comments NBN Co CEO Bill Morrow made to Fairfax […]
NBN rollout probe raises concerns about ‘digital divide’ and small business impact
The current design and rollout of the National Broadband Network is likely to maintain – and perhaps even increase – Australia’s ‘digital divide’, according to the parliamentary committee tasked with inquiring into the NBN rollout. In a report handed down, last week, the Joint Standing Committee on the NBN noted the network’s rollout presents many […]
nbn’s new wholesale pricing model to drive better value for medium & enterprise businesses
nbn, the government-owned company delivering Australia’s national broadband network, has announced a new wholesale pricing model for retail service providers, with potential savings for their medium and enterprise business customers. On 1 October 2017, nbn will introduce a new spend cap on its high bandwidth business products, which enable business-grade applications such as multiline […]
How to make your side-hustle a success story
For many Australians, our passions go well beyond our day jobs – and turning them into viable business ventures has never been easier. Last year, my company’s research found that 1 in 4 small business owners started their venture as a side project while being employed elsewhere. And research commissioned by the NBN revealed that […]
NBN boosting SMB productivity: Telstra
Telstra says that many SMBs on the National Broadband Network (NBN), which continues to be rolled out across Australia, are enjoying a productivity boost and a reduction in operational costs among other benefits. In a survey of SMBs on the network, conducted by the telco, 41% reported improved productivity, 15% reported decreased business costs – with the regional experience being […]
NBN: Aussie SMEs still aren’t embracing cloud services
New research commissioned by the National Broadband Network has revealed less than half of Australia’s small businesses are yet to take advantage of cloud services.
New NBN rollout plan for 1.9 million more homes and businesses
NBN Co has announced a new national rollout plan, revealing the next phase of homes and business across the nation set to receive the National Broadband Network (NBN).
NBN Co reveals 140 suburbs to receive fast broadband
NBN Co, the Commonwealth company established to design, build and operate the National Broadband Network (NBN), has today revealed the first 140 suburbs to be covered by the NBN.
NBN: the findings of the cost benefit analysis
A Coalition commissioned cost benefit analysis of the NBN has found the high price tag linked to the provision of high-speed internet access for those in regional and rural areas would far exceed the potential benefits.
Two in three Australians unaware NBN switch is compulsory
The first National Broadband Network (NBN) connections have now gone live in sections of rural Australia – yet some two thirds of the population have no idea the transition is compulsory.
NBN spending blowout and connections in the bush to triple
The demand for high-speed internet in rural and low-density areas is up to three-times higher than originally anticipated – adding an additional $1.4 billion to the bill.
Should you wait for the NBN to upgrade phone systems?
If you are considering upgrading or changing your system it may be worth waiting to see what becomes available.
NBN business consultation: Have your say
The NBN panel of experts is seeking views from industry, the public and businesses about the regulatory framework for broadband into the future.
“It isn’t rocket science” – Malcolm Turnbull on the NBN
The roll out of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is the cornerstone project for his department, and Turnbull pulled no punches with his criticisms of Labor’s handling of the NBN thus far.
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The rise of ‘on demand’ TV – streamed or downloaded online – has meant that while our favourite shows are just a click away, the social element of watching together has been left by the wayside.
What the NBN can do for your business
As the National Broadband Network rolls out across Australia, many small and medium businesses are already taking advantage of the services and applications available over high-speed broadband.
How the NBN rollout affects your business
With the NBN rollout now thoroughly underway, the benefits are beginning to emerge for businesses, our education system and quite simply for us as well.
New CSIRO Flagship will seek to improve Australian productivity
The CSIRO launched the Digital Productivity and Services Flagship this week at an event in Sydney, with the aim of helping Australia improve productivity, particularly in the services sector.
NBN opens up opportunities for SMBs
National Broadband Network (NBN) has released the first of a series of enhancements to help businesses make the most of high speed internet.
The NBN: From concept to business reality
The question for SMEs is no longer “how will the NBN affect my business?” but “how can I best prepare to take advantage of it?” Here’s some expert advice.
Optus details NBN plans for small business
Optus has launched a range of packages designed to give small businesses in the first five mainland release sites affordable access to the National Broadband Network (NBN), with plans beginning at $59 per month.
Five ways your business can benefit from the NBN
In many ways, the NBN will be business as usual – only quicker. But there are several interesting technological leaps around the corner that could make your business smarter, more efficient and most importantly, more profitable.