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    Can not-so-smart meters help the NBN?

    It was interesting to witness Conroy's recent enthusiasm to spruik the NBN's role in supporting the Smart Grid, Smart City initiative. What a pity that Conroy hadn't yet seen the damning report from the Victorian auditor-general about that state's smart-meter roll-out.

  • Read the blog post - Phil Dobbie

    Do we need the legislative blackmail?

    Virtually everyone in the telecommunications industry has their say in the Senate Standing Committee's public hearing into the pending legislation to split up Telstra, in this week's Twisted Wire podcast.

  • Read the blog post - Phil Dobbie

    Tasmanian Premier Bartlett talks NBN

    In today's Twisted Wire, Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett explains his vision for a broadband enabled Tasmania, that will "leapfrog every other nation on earth".

  • Read the blog post - Phil Dobbie

    The longest last mile

    How much should Telstra be charging for unconditioned local loop?

  • Read the blog post - Liam Tung

    Kevin Rudd is a cyber agent of KAOS

    This week the Australian online banking system was tested by an agent of KAOS Kevin Rudd and his $10 billion dollar fiscal package that, as Agent 86 would say, "missed it by that much" on knocking out the banking system.

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  • Siemens and the hand of God

    During the 64 matches to be played in the 2006 World Cup, an estimated 3.2 million spectators will pass through the 12 stadiums to witness the action first-hand. From arrival to departure, the entire experience will be monitored, streamlined and enhanced by multiple systems from Siemens.

  • Is roaming coming to Wi-Fi?

    Networking groups around the globe are working on ways to allow roaming on any number of wireless networks--just as mobile phone users roam on mobile networks.

  • Common causes of network slowdowns

    Network bottlenecks and downtime can ruin an IT manager's day. The right skills and tools can help you identify and fix a problem quickly. Here are some techniques and tools to help you out.

  • One-touch security

    ZDNet Australia looks at some of the biometrics technologies currently available and examines how they can protect your valuable network.

  • High availability: Keeping it up

    High availability is about getting your hardware, networks, software, policies, and people all working together smoothly.

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    Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU) national president Ed Husic talks about how Telstra's strikes are going and what Telstra's fall from the national broadband network process means to its workers.

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  • Netgear Space-Saving Powerline Network Kit

    Netgear's Space-Saving Powerline Network Kit has some good ideas, some bad. On the performance front though, if you absolutely need homeplugs, we'd suggest spending more for the higher rated 200Mbps plugs.

  • Networks of light build on mobile phone tech

    The University of California, Davis, gets a grant from the Defense Department to build a new generation of mobile phones that use optical signals to create speedier and more secure communication

  • Tech Guide: Wireless network purchases

    Here's what you need to know about wireless networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

  • Voice over IP: Security, stability, success

    If you're thinking about voice over IP, we take a look at the steps involved in getting it set up and what's on offer from four major vendors.

  • Boeing's sky-high Net access takes off

    British Airways and other airlines are ready to offer online access to business travellers, despite some ongoing technical hitches.

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