From the CEO’s desk – May 2026
The big news this quarter – alongside the activation of 400Gbps ports on VIC-IX – is the release of the network automation features in the IAA Member Portal. With this release, Members are now in full control of their services and are able to turn services off and on at will, or simply update a […]
Tech news – May 2026
Get your 400Gbps ports on VIC-IXWith shiny new hardware now in place, VIC-IX has been upgraded to support 400Gbps. This is a key step in supporting ongoing growth in traffic volumes and high-capacity Member requirements. WA-IX: router upgrade and Steam cache refreshThe Tech Team are heading to Perth this month to upgrade the WA-IX router […]
Have you tried IAA’s Member Portal Automation?
Have you tried IAA’s Member Portal Automation yet? Self-service provisioning is now live. Most changes done in under two minutes, 24/7. Learn more If you haven’t already, be sure to log in to the IAA Member Portal now and try for yourself: Try now
IAA Convergent Night at the Museum series
Our first Night at the Museum kicked off in Sydney at the NBN Discovery Centre in March, taking Members behind the scenes of the technology and infrastructure that keeps Australia connected. Melbourne followed last week at the National Communication Museum in Hawthorn, where we toured the history of communications from early telephony to today’s digital […]
IAASysters Brisbane 2026 update
Applications to join IAASysters Brisbane 2026 are now closed. We had a fantastic response and we’ll be announcing successful applicants soon – watch this space. In the meantime, Brisbane is shaping up to be a big one. The IAASysters Workshop runs on 2 September 2026, with the full AusNOG Conference following on 3-4 September. There’s […]
Update on IAASysters NZ
IAASysters NZ 2026 took place in March in Christchurch. It was another inspiring and intense three days. Our 2026 cohort did not disappoint. The collaboration and engagement throughout the Workshop was something to behold. Then it was on to the full NZNOG conference, for more learning and networking. By the final day, lifelong connections had […]
Proud Sponsors of CommsDay Summit Sydney 2026
The Summit returns for its 25th edition on 2–3 June at the Fullerton Hotel, Martin Place, Sydney with a pre-summit forum on 1 June. IAA CEO, Narelle Clark, will be on stage at the pre-summit “Restoring Telecom Reputation” forum, joining Australia’s senior telco leaders to examine how the sector can strengthen public confidence amid heightened […]
NZIX turned 10!
The IAA Team joined them in a Casino Royale evening on the 38th floor of the voco Auckland City Centre, for black tie, casino tables, and champagne. Ten years of member-based peering, and not a bad way to mark it.Congratulations NZIX and here’s to the next ten!
NZNOG returned to Christchurch
The NZNOG community descended on Christchurch in March for what turned out to be their biggest conference yet, with a record 260 attendees. IAASysters NZ 2026 preceded the main conference, with our cohort diving straight into the Workshop before joining the broader event. The IAA Team represented with our Technical Lead delivering our annual NZIX […]