PM's prize goes to Dr John O’Sullivan for wireless technology
29 October, 2009CSIRO’s Dr John O’Sullivan has been recognised with the nation's pre-eminent science award - the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
The Optus D3 satellite is operational and open for business
13 October, 2009
Australia’s newest satellite, Optus D3, is fully operational.
WLAN management application for Apple iPhones
15 September, 2009
Wavelink Communications has launched a management application, E(z)RF OnTheGo for Apple iPhones from Meru Networks. This means network administrators can now work untethered from their desktop consoles over a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
Wireless receivers for keyboards and mouses
15 September, 2009
Logitech Australia has introduced a convenient and clutter-free way for notebook users to connect wireless keyboards and mouses to their computers: the Logitech Unifying receiver.
Dual radio access point
15 September, 2009
Trapeze Networks has introduced the Trapeze Mobility Point MP-432, a high-performance 802.11n (3 x 3) multiple input/multiple output, dual radio access point, with maximum aggregate data rates of up to 600 Mbps. It is designed for enterprises that need to deploy high-speed Wi-Fi networks with excellent coverage.
Broadband delivered for senior citizens
08 September, 2009
The federal government’s $15 million Broadband for Seniors initiative has taken off with NEC Australia launching 40 live sites. The kiosks at these 40 locations will be used to provide training and access to online resources, dramatically increasing the availability of internet services to seniors and building their confidence in using the technology. NEC will enable 100 more sites to go live by the end of September.
Aged care facility goes high tech
08 September, 2009
The Dubbo RSL Aged Care Association in Dubbo and in Wellington in NSW embarked on a resource and information management review aimed at improving administrative processes. The review found that nursing staff wasted valuable time on paperwork, documenting patient care and medical administration; valuable time that could be better spent attending to their patients<0x2019> physical and emotional needs.
NBNCo joins Communications Alliance
25 August, 2009NBN Co Limited (NBNCo) has joined the Communications Alliance as its newest member.
Mobility logistics system speeds deliveries
18 August, 2009
Busselton Freight Services (BFS) Metro & Regional Logistics has chosen the TransLogix Sapphire Transport Management Suite to provide a totally integrated logistics system to manage all BFS’s mobile assets [trucks] and employees in real time.
Intermec CN50 mobile computer
17 August, 2009
The Intermec CN50 is claimed to be a major step forward in providing a rugged handheld mobile computer with ultra-high-speed processing power and 3G wireless network speeds plus delivering longer battery life.
Gen Y turns to new technology for banking
27 July, 2009
Technology is said to be the key to capturing the ‘mobile generation’ in the banking sector.
Rugged handheld mobile computer
22 July, 2009
The Intermec CN50 rugged handheld mobile computer comes with ultra-high-speed processing power, 3G wireless network speeds and a longer battery life.
Voice&Data now also available as an eMag
22 July, 2009Voice&Data is now available as an eMag and it’s iPhone compatible too!
Hinchinbrook Shire gets connected
21 July, 2009
Located in remote north Queensland, Hinchinbrook Shire Council provides a wide range of services to over 12,000 residents, covering an area of 2600 square kilometres — roughly three times the size of Canberra.
Wireless LAN dual-band modules
17 July, 2009
M2M Connectivity has announced the connectBlue Wireless LAN dual-band modules OWLAN221a and OWLAN222a. Based on the latest IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards, the dual-band modules operate on both the 2.4 and the 5 GHz bands facilitating coexistence between wireless technologies.
