Recent articles by Lilia Guan
Conroy's OPEL decision gets thumbs down from Liberal's Billson
While telecommunications giant Telstra may be ecstatic over the Federal Government’s decision to axe OPEL's plans for a billion dollar regional broadband network, Shadow Communications Minister Bruce Billson believes the people of rural, regional and remote Australia should be deeply concerned about the Government’s decision.
Apr 3 2008 3:24PM
Telco/ISP
ComOps buys NSW-based Microster Pty Ltd for $6.5M
In line with its ongoing strategy of growth by acquisition, Australian Stock Exchange listed software developer and integrator, ComOps has signed a Heads of Agreement to acquire the assets of Microster Pty Ltd for $6.5 million.
Apr 2 2008 2:14PM
Financial Services
Australia to get its own IT NASDAQ
In late 2008, Australia will have its own specialist exchange for technology companies, similar to NASDAQ in the United States and AIM in the United Kingdom. It will be dubbed the Asia Pacific Technology Exchange (APTEX), with an expected 20 companies to be listed when it opens.
Mar 27 2008 10:12AM
Financial Services
ACCC believes DDAS and ISDN services are outdated
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued its draft report on declaring the Digital Data Access and Integrated Services Data Network (ISDN) Services as well as accompanying draft pricing principles with respect to the services.
Mar 17 2008 2:08PM
Telco/ISP
Aussie GoConnect networks with Hope Software China
Australian-based online service content and service provider, GoConnect Ltd has signed an agreement with China’s Hope Software to develop and operate a business-to-business (B2B) online networking platform. The portal will be aimed at organisations within China and international businesses targeting China.
Mar 13 2008 7:18AM
Software
Telcoinabox acquires National Telephone Networks
Australian telecommunications reseller and franchisor, Telcoinabox has acquired Aussiedial’s Voice over IP (VoIP) and ADSL national network, National Telephone Networks, to expand its existing infrastructure and support its services providers’ demand for more Internet Protocol (IP) services.
Mar 10 2008 2:29PM
Telco/ISP
Telstra engages Telcoinabox for deal worth $60M
Australian telecommunications reseller and franchisor, Telcoinabox has resigned a deal with Telstra Wholesale to resell its fixed wire and 2G mobile phone network to its service providers’ small to medium enterprises (SME) customer base. According to Telcoinabox’s general manager Paul Line, the deal is worth $60 million.
Mar 7 2008 3:23PM
Telco/ISP
NSW IT systems developer sentenced on ASIC charges
Payment systems developer, Lindsay William Field of West Pennant Hills, New South Wales, has been sentenced in the Downing Centre Local Court following a charge brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Mar 3 2008 2:52PM
Strategy
Former TEAC Australia CFO guilty of financial dishonesty
Kenneth David Evans, the former chief financial officer and director of TEAC Australia Pty Ltd, has been sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment, wholly suspended for three years, in the County Court of Victoria following an investigation by ASIC.
Mar 3 2008 2:51PM
Financial Services
NewSat has no further opportunities for an ABG license
Australian satellite and Internet service provider, NewSat Limited’s reapplication for an Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) license will not be considered in two months time by the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy.
Feb 29 2008 4:16PM
Telco/ISP
Labor's Australian Broadband Guarantee committments brought into question
NewSat’s announcement that its application for an Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) license was put on hold by the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy has raised a few questions about the former Government’s Broadband Guarantee initiative.
Feb 29 2008 4:16PM
Telco/ISP
Commander reports loss of $245M in half yearly results
Australian service provider Commander Communications Limited’s financial results for the half year ending 31 December 2007 were less than impressive as the service provider announced a net loss of $245 million.
Feb 29 2008 3:16PM
Financial Services
NewSat's satellite access for rural areas put on hold
Australian satellite and Internet service provider, NewSat Limited, has had its application for an Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) license put on hold by the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy.
Feb 27 2008 7:55AM
Telco/ISP
