Elsight connectivity Keeps Sphere Drones Up in the Air

Elsight connectivity Keeps Sphere Drones Up in the Air

Sphere Drones’ HubX Drone Platform Demonstrates Resilience During Optus Outage with Elsight’s Halo Connectivity System In a recent trial of Sphere Drones’ HubX drone platform at a remote mine in New South Wales, the drone’s connectivity remained uninterrupted during the November 8 Optus outage, showcasing the effectiveness of Elsight’s Halo technology. The Curo HubX drone … Read more

Hunter Valley’s slick new retreats in Australia’s oldest wine region

Hunter Valley’s slick new retreats in Australia’s oldest wine region

Earthy greens and terracottas complement the native colours outside, while generously sized bathrooms include a double sink and shower, curved mirrors and good lighting. There are comfortable armchairs, table seating for two and a small kitchenette with microwave. Breakfast is delivered daily and might include granola, fruit compote, yoghurt and a quiche Lorraine with tomato … Read more

AIHW heads, disability discrimination commish

AIHW heads, disability discrimination commish

The latest senior public sector appointments from across the country. Band 1 Rosemaree Cracknell has moved from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to take up a new role with the Department of Home Affairs as commander trade and travel east. Michael Hunt from the Department of Defence is now in an SES1 role … Read more

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

More than 10 million people were without phone and internet access for up to 14 hours on November 8. The telco blamed a software upgrade for the network breakdown, while the fallout triggered the resignation of Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin last week. Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigned as CEO of the telco last week. … Read more

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

More than 10 million Optus customers were without phone and internet access for up to 14 hours on November 8. The telco blamed a software upgrade for the network breakdown, while the fallout triggered the resignation of Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin last week. Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigned as CEO of the telco last … Read more

Government investigates Optus outage after hundreds unable to access 000

Government investigates Optus outage after hundreds unable to access 000

Government investigates Optus outage after hundreds unable to access 000 The government has announced that it will be reviewing the almost full-day Optus outage that occurred earlier in the month following reports it restricted some individuals from contacting emergency services. The Optus outage occurred on 8 November, resulting in roughly 10 million Australians unable to … Read more

Optus Outage Points to Nation’s Cyber Blackmail Risks*

Optus Outage Points to Nation’s Cyber Blackmail Risks*

The Optus outage, caused by a company system-upgrade failure, is advance notice of the danger of even bigger disruptions from hostile cyber-attacks. Warnings of Australia’s lack of preparedness have come from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). Optus’ 14-hour failure hit millions … Read more

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

More than 10 million people were without phone and internet access for up to 14 hours on November 8. The telco blamed a software upgrade for the network breakdown, while the fallout triggered the resignation of Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin last week. Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigned as CEO of the telco last week. … Read more