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This blog is part of our series exploring the future of telecommunications in Australia and beyond. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches: most of us are always carrying at least one of these devices, and we expect to be able to connect them to a strong, reliable signal anytime and anywhere we need them. Currently in Australia, […]
This blog is part of our series exploring the future of telecommunications in Australia and beyond. For a few weeks in the summer of 2032, the world will descend on Brisbane, Queensland, for the Summer Olympic Games. Hosting and supporting an event of this scale will require advanced network infrastructures to underpin the applications and […]
Many people in the workforce today have never known anything other than exclusively digital workplaces. Connectivity permeates every aspect of our personal and professional lives; and advances in computing technology have given us the ability to access the digital world from anywhere. Smart communities are a natural extension of this technological evolution, and they depend […]
A smart community initiative done right can seem like magic. End users just have what they need, when they need it, without effort. But it’s not magic. It’s partnership. With the right mix of partners, you get the resources, expertise and vision to create innovative smart communities that enhance safety and sustainability, and deliver an […]
This blog is the first in a series exploring the themes uncovered in our 2022 Smart communities report: The building blocks of smarter, more connected communities. The term ‘smart city’ often conjures up visions of sci-fi landscapes full of futuristic technology that seem far removed from our current reality. But in fact, smart cities are […]
Imagine you are driving to an important meeting. You receive an alert on your smartphone about an incident ahead and are prompted to take an alternate route to avoid it. Traffic light sensors connected to a centralised traffic management platform automatically adjust traffic lights to ease congestion and manage traffic flow. As you approach your […]
Communities that are free to experiment with connectivity and digitalisation can solve complex challenges — and generate valuable lessons for other municipalities in the process. Cities have been centres of innovation and invention since human beings first began building them. Unlike states and nations, cities have a direct connection to the realities of daily life […]
Building the right infrastructure platform is an essential first step for any town or city looking to deploy smart community applications. Beyond laying down fibre and putting up cell towers, it’s about forging stronger, more collaborative relationships between municipalities and connectivity providers. Shifting from proprietary network ownership to neutral network hosting is a key piece […]
Municipalities everywhere are declaring their intentions to become smart communities. Most times, their planning starts with a single application or service in mind, such as autonomous vehicles, smart lighting, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors or connected transit. While one application may be the catalyst for modernising services, bridging the digital divide requires a broad range […]
Communities can use connectivity to unlock economic, social and commercial value in the post-pandemic world — by bridging the digital divide, attracting top talent, improving services and becoming more resilient. Yet most of today’s broadband infrastructure isn’t ready to deliver those benefits. To enable the right kind of connectivity environment, governments need new strategies and […]
