Archived News for IT Professionals - November, 2011
Optus has announced its NBN pricing scheme, revealing seven separate pricing packages, with monthly plans starting from $39.99 when bundled with an Optus postpaid mobile plan at $19 and above
Optus announced that the company will offer NBN services from November 21. Monthly plans will start from $39.99 for 40GB of data (including up to 20GB peak and 20GB off-peak*) when bundled with any contracted Optus postpaid mobile plan from $19, plus the entry level “Stay Connected” speed pack.
The company also announced packages with greater data allowance and speeds from the $59.99, $69.99 or $79.99 standalone broadband plans the company will offer.
NBN outlines small-business services
The National broadband Network (NBN) Co has announced it intends to offer telcos and other service providers new high speed wholesale broadband services which can be tailored to meet demands of small office/home office (SOHO) consumers.
Social media could be key to a healthy society
Researchers at Adelaide University are about to commence a two-year research study with the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide’s north that will aim to ascertain how social networks and new communication technologies influence behavior relating to health.
Race to innovate could compromise security
The race to adopt new technologies and integrate cloud computing could begin to compromise security as new business needs drive innovation, according to Ernst & Young’s Global Information Security Survey.
UWA wins grant for remote wireless research
The University of Western Australia has received a $300,000 grant to further its research into improving wireless broadband internet services in rural and regional Australia under the grants awarded by the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Krishnapillai departs Optus
Optus has announced that its head of government and corporate affairs, Maha Krishnapillai, has resigned from the role citing personal reasons.
Federal Government considers skills visa for IT professionals
The Federal Government has announced it is considering extending the 457 visa program to IT professionals in a bid to stop the growing skills shortage in the sector.
Court finds TPG broadband offer misleading
The Federal Court has ruled that TPG’s offer of “unlimited” broadband downloads $29.99 was misleading and deceptive conduct.
Victoria expands eServices panel
The Victorian Government has announced an expansion of its eServices panel in a bid to develop more opportunities for local ICT companies and foster greater competition in the provision of ICT services to the government.