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TasmaNet delivers another nbn™ Australian first

Commissions First Enterprise Ethernet Service in Australia TasmaNet became the first internet service provider in Australia to deliver superfast broadband using new nbnTM Enterprise Ethernet fibre technology after successfully commissioning a 1 Gbps connection for St Michael’s Collegiate School in Hobart today. Managing Director Joel Harris joined nbn Co CEO Stephen Rue, students and staff at…


Tasmanian Company Takes Best Apple App For 2018

Congratulations to TasICT member Savage Interactive for receiving the top award for the iPhone app of the year. Here’s the story from Fairfax media. Aussies grab three of Apple’s eight ‘Best of 2018’ nods Apple has unveiled its ‘Best of 2018’ selections, highlighting the year’s greatest games and apps across 155 countries as determined by…


Does Defence Provide Your Company With An Opportunity?

Federal government launches defence industry grants program for SMEs The federal government has launched its annual grants program for Australian small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in delivering the pipeline of projects enhancing the capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants program makes available a total of $17 million in grants…


Do you undertake Research and Development?

Are you seeking the latest information and insights about claiming software R&D activities – noting regulators have focussed attention on software development claims recently, with new guidance, tax alerts and regulatory audits/reviews. Those submitting claims need to be aware about issues, myths, risks and processes to be aware of when compiling an R&D claim related…


Business Growth Opportunities – Hobart

Hobart has responded well to the introduction of access to fast broadband services over the nbn™ broadband access network with many businesses already realising many of the benefits. Local businesses that have connected to the nbn™ access network are more easily engaging global markets and increasing their competitiveness. Recently the Regional Australia Institute partnered with…


How Will The “Rise of the Machines” Transform Jobs in Your Region?

Regional Australia Institute September 3 2018 Regional communities now have access to information that shows which jobs are likely to change due to automation – specific to their own workforce – following the release today of new data from the Regional Australia Institute (RAI). The RAI’s latest work identifies medical practitioners, nurses and school teachers as just…