With the recent advertising campaign for the roll out of the NBN, the Australian government has launched a new website detailing the latest information about the NBN, including proposed community release sites by NBN Co. The website is a comprehensive resource for those seeking to understand the breadth and scale of the NBN construction programme.
The 2010 Tasmanian State government budget has highlighted several areas of interest around digital economy inititatives. The TECC looks forward to working with the State government and industry in helping shape and deliver results arising from these initiatives.
These include:
• Digital Futures Strategy $2.85 m
• Digital Futures Development Fund $1 m
• Aurora National Broadband Network Skills Centre $500 000
• Resource management – SmartGrid trial $1 m
• Digital Pavilion Experience Centre $500 000
• Digital Waterfront precinct $350 000
• Connected Classrooms $1 m
• Virtual In-Home Health Care trial $1 m
The State budget can be accessed from here.
Online Impressions is a series of very hands-on, action-focused workshops designed to help small Tasmanian businesses to be successful online. Sponsored by the Australian Government under the Small Business Online Program, Online Impressions offers 5 workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions for just $100 (over $2,000 worth of value).
There are two separate programs, starting July 6:
• Getting online workshops – for web novices
• Online upgraders workshops – for those who want to optimise their web presence
For further information and registration, please follow the link http://www.onlineimpressions.com.au
or call Ph 03 6226 6363