Telstra has launched Netgear's Arlo Go LTE camera locally, offering what it claims is one of the first monitoring cameras that can be used on a mobile network and operate completely wire-free. The mobile IoT smart monitoring device, which features HD video and night vision and includes a built in speaker and microphone, will connect... Continue Reading →
New NBN rules to stop telco ‘handballing’
Australia's communications regulator hopes new draft complaints-handling rules will improve the experience of consumers connecting to the government-owned national broadband network. One of the new rules specifies how complaints must be managed, including time frames for response and resolution. The other requires providers to report complaints data to the Australian Communications and Media Authority on... Continue Reading →
Equinix spends A$65.6m to boost capacity of Sydney, Melbourne IBX facilities
Equinix has cemented its commitment to the Australian interconnection market, with the announcement it will invest A$65.6 million to expand its national footprint by adding capacity to its International Business Exchange data centres in Melbourne and Sydney. According to the firm, the expansion in Melbourne (ME1) will add 374 new cabinets, creating a total capacity... Continue Reading →
Telstra to tackle mobile black spots while testing small cell tech on Tassie net
Telstra has announced it will trial the installation of small cell mobile technology on TasNetworks infrastructure to help fill some of Tasmania’s mobile black spots.A small cell is a miniature version of a standard mobile base station and Telstra is using the technology to cost effectively deliver 4G coverage to areas where existing coverage is... Continue Reading →
Quartet of new offerings for Polycom Trio conference room ‘smartphone’
Polycom has added Microsoft Teams capabilities, Zoom controller technology and a native Amazon Alexa experience to its Trio conference phone product.The device - which Polycom billed as ‘the first smartphone for the conference room’ - and 'the fastest selling phone in the company’s history' is now also available for use with BlueJeans’ new meeting platform.The... Continue Reading →