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Major investment to deliver faster speeds

NBN Co Media Release Thousands of homes and businesses across regional Australia, including Tasmania, are set to benefit from faster internet connectivity, thanks to a $750 million investment in the nbn® Fixed Wireless network. The investment aims to deliver: Extended Fixed Wireless: Enhanced coverage and extended maximum range limit for some nbn® fixed wireless towers…


Get on Board!

TasICT, The Peak Industry Body for the Information, Communication and Technology sector is urging all industry groups to join its push for the Federal and State Governments to future proof the connectivity of Tasmania. This week’s disruption to communication services underlines the need for the state’s digital infrastructure to have more resilience, and the issue…


Telstra and TPG Agreement

Telstra Media Release Telstra and TPG Telecom announce a ground-breaking ten-year regional Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) commercial deal which will provide benefits to customers of both companies: Telstra will gain access to TPG’s spectrum across 4G and 5G, which will allow it to grow its network, increase capacity and continue to provide the country’s largest…


End of an Era

The Peak Industry Body for the Information, Communication and Technology Sector has recognised the valuable partnership between industry & Government which has been demonstrated during Michael Ferguson’s time as Minister for Science and Technology. Responding to Premier Peter Gutwein’s announcement that Minister Nic Street has now been handed the important portfolio, TasICT President Martin Anderson…


Digitisation draws more customers

Richard Chirgwin – iTnews TasICT member MyState Bank today said its long-term investment in digitisation is paying off,with customer transactions increasingly happening through digital channels. Newly-appointed CEO Brett Morgan told the bank’s earnings call today that the bank’s customergrowth in the last six months was “driven by the digital acquisition of new customers”, somethingwhich has…


TasICT members combine for air quality

TasICT members Indicium Dynamics and TasmaNet have partnered up to provide Smart Air Sensors, a product designed to maximise the quality of air in indoor spaces. The easy to install sensors are enabled by TasmaNet’s Internet of Things (IOT) network and provide real-time monitoring of CO2 levels which is viewed on Indicium’s Cloud Dashboard. Data…