IAASysters is swinging into action!
This September we’ll be heading to Sydney to host our fourth annual IAASysters Workshop. Once again, the program will be held one day before AusNOG at the same venue, giving our latest squad of IAASysters the opportunity to attend the conference, take advantage of industry networking, learn the latest industry trends and receive in-depth technical […]
Grab some swag at AusNOG
If you’re heading to AusNOG this year, join us for some pre-conference fun with Beer, Gear & Peer (BGP). We’re excited to sponsor this new pre-AusNOG event. Come enjoy a great selection of nibbles and beverages while you catch up with industry experts and grab exclusive swag. Date: Wednesday, 4th September 2024Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm AESTVenue: The Fullerton […]
Congrats to Matt!
IAA would like to congratulate our Board Chair, Matthew Enger, who was recognised at the 2024 ACOMM Awards, winning the Communications Ambassador Award. This coveted award recognises outstanding individuals who show strong leadership and make a significant and visible contribution to the Australian communications industry. The annual Australian Communications Industry Awards – the ACOMMS – […]
Data Centre Real Estate Summit
In May, our CEO, Narelle Clark, gave a presentation at the Data Centre Real Estate Summit in Sydney. Whilst data centres were once considered an alternative asset class, they are becoming more sought after by investors. The Data Centre Real Estate Summit focused on real estate and investment strategies, bringing together all the key global […]
Tech News – August 2024
100G-LR optics offer for NSW-IX Members We’re pleased to introduce single-lambda 100G-LR interfaces in select NSW-IX points of presence. This upgrade offers our Members a cost-optimised solution for 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) connectivity. Here’s what you can expect: Simplified Design, Lower Cost: 100G-LR uses a single-wavelength architecture, eliminating the need for complex and expensive optical designs […]
IAA Member Portal News – August 2024
We are excited to announce the latest updates to the Member Portal: Streamlined Payment Flow: The payment process has been completely overhauled to make adding payment methods and paying invoices more accessible and convenient. Pre-order Ports: The membership application form has been updated to allow Members to pre-order ports when onboarding as a member. Improved Functionality: We continue […]
Advocacy Corner: May – July 2024
Don’t be fooled by the lower than usual number of consultations going on, there’s still lots happening in the sector when it comes to policy! Co-regulation for telecommunications continues to come under fire and is very topical as Communications Alliance released its near-complete draft of the Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code Review 2024 to the […]
What is the IAA Public Policy Advisory Panel (PPAP) and what does it do?
Formed in 2022, the IAA Public Policy Advisory Panel is an advisory body of IAA Members that help inform IAA’s public policy and advocacy work related to the telecommunications sector. Involvement in policy and legislative reform in the Internet and broader telecommunications landscape is a critical part of IAA’s work. Indeed, the Western Australia Internet […]
TIO’s new reclassification approach
From mid-September 2024, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) will be implementing changes to its reclassification approach. The TIO have also released Guidelines about its approach to ‘reasonable first contact’ as well as a Member Briefing Pack to provide further information about the changes, both of which can be found on the TIO Member Portal. From mid-September, […]