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Convergence

B2B telepresence gaining in presence

07 July, 2009

Telstra is offering Cisco's telepresence in its B2B managed services.

Businesses still have expansion plans

02 July, 2009

A Polycom survey indicates businesses will still expand.

IP camera

01 July, 2009

The NWD-455 FlexiDome IP is a 1/3-inch CCD network camera, designed to ensure the highest possible image quality at all times.

Medical Research Institute goes for growth with new IP telephony system

25 June, 2009

The Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute (POWMRI) has selected a new IP communications system that will result in significant cost savings and offer a host of unified communications (UC) features for the rapidly expanding Institute.

Preparing for the deployment of IPv6 addressing protocol in the region

19 June, 2009

The internet industry is preparing for the wider deployment of the new IP version 6 (IPv6) addressing protocol.

SMB videoconferencing

18 June, 2009

Tandberg has unveiled the Quick Set C20, the first-of-its-kind 1080p videoconferencing system designed specifically to meet the needs of SMBs. The Quick Set C20 is a complete visual communication package that includes a Tandberg Codec C20, a high-resolution 1080p30 camera with 4x zoom, a remote control and a microphone. The system can be plugged into any high-definition display for immediate videoconferencing capabilities. In just five simple steps users connect the 1) camera, 2) display, 3) power, 4) network and 5) microphone and are ready to connect face to face with colleagues, customers and suppliers anywhere in the world.

Luther College implements a UC system

18 June, 2009

Luther College is a private senior school in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs which prides itself on providing high-quality education to more than 1000 students.

Enterprise media software

11 June, 2009

Zultys has released Version 5.0 software for its MX250 and MX30 Enterprise Media eXchange products. Version 5.0 provides added features for contact centre managers and companies supporting teleworkers and remote offices. Zultys Release Version 5.0 eliminates the need for licences for SIP trunk support in a continuous effort to simplify customers’ access to the latest technologies.

Modelling UC tool

11 June, 2009

NEC Australia has launched an in-depth modelling tool designed to quantify the expected ROI for unified communications deployments. Using the tool, NEC found that the typical business in Australia can expect to save about $100,000 in one year, with a payback period of just six months.

Mobile softswitch

11 June, 2009

Huawei has released its latest mobile softswitch solution (MSS) with enhanced capability in network security, maintenance and operating expenses reduction.Â

University of Queensland creates a collaborative academic experience

29 May, 2009

World’s largest 802.11n wireless network for University of Queensland makes it one of the most connected universities in Australia.

Telstra's new CEO takes over early

19 May, 2009

Telstra's new CEO takes over early with the departure of Sol Trujillo.

Gizmo stays in contact

13 May, 2009

Sydney-based Gizmo, a provider of technical support for a wide range of computer-related technologies, has successfully migrated to a fully fault-tolerant Mitel unified communications solution to support the company’s rapid growth and improve the efficiency of its 10 Australian offices and large field services workforce.

Telstra’s wireline transformation

13 May, 2009

Telstra has transformed its core infrastructure onto a single internet protocol (IP) backbone to carry voice, video and data traffic, improve network efficiency and reduce costs.