NBN Co opens its $32.5 million operations hub in Melbourne.
on Nov 25 2011 12:50PM
The Network Service and Operations Centre (NSOC) enables NBN Co to monitor its broadband network across the country.
The NBN NSOC will be used to detect faults, manage orders and support the retail telephone and internet service providers that will sell broadband services to the public.
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy tours the $32.5 million facility, which includes a test centre, with NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley.
Conroy takes a closer look at the racks. Now, if the camera could just move a little closer, too...
In the aisle.
NBN Co packed the guests in for the NSOC and national test facility launch.
The launch included technical demonstrations harnessing the power of the NBN...
...which, while not specifically a pre-requisite for playing Fruit Ninja, might enhance the speed at which you download future updates of the game.
E-health application demos at the discovery centre.
NBN Co shows off the overhead cabling installation method expected to be used in approximately 25 percent of fibre installations as part of the national network.
NBN Co also launched its Demonstration Truck, a 23-tonne mobile interactive discovery centre that it will take on a national tour.
The NBN Co truck opens up to feature outdoor displays while its interior has been fitted with high definition screens, cameras and audio equipment to "bring the NBN experience to life".
The truck is expected to visit more than 100 towns and cities across Australia over the next 12 months, starting next week in Tasmania.
The truck is an attempt to educate users on different aspects of the NBN, including the different access methods to fibre, wireless and satellite services.
The Network Service and Operations Centre (NSOC) enables NBN Co to monitor its broadband network across the country.