Author Archives: Michael Wyres

NBN: Structural Separation

With the federal government recently moving to commence the tender process for the first stages of the National Broadband Network (NBN), I am gladdened to see that they are taking the issue of backhaul very seriously. Backhaul has been one of the biggest problems with internet speeds in Australia for many years – with or […]

Next Wave Computing

As systems engineers, administrators, and integrators, one of the biggest challenges is collaboration – making it as easy as possible for your users to work together from their desks, wherever they may be. Some people like to work from home, while others are in the office – how do you maintain the user experience across […]

Price Check On Register Duh!

Special prices on supermarket items about to go past their use-by dates are great, especially if you know you are going to use the product straight away. However, in this instance, I think I’d rather pay the original price!

Do Not Use Twitter!

Interesting commentary on just how pervasive Twitter is becoming in modern culture – particularly in the culture of the tech savvy.

Do You Google It Or Bing It?

So, Microsoft are launching another attempt to overtake Google in the search market. Microsoft Unveils Bing Search Engine Could be good – Google is in danger of become so intrinsic to our life on the internet, that if something ever happened – (major data centre disruption, the amount of personal data they potentially hold, etc) […]

Backdown? Net Filtering Not Compulsory?

Now it seems that the “mandatory” net filtering that nobody wants, might not actually be compulsory. Non-compulsory mandatory filtering? Net Filtering May Not Be Mandatory Can someone please hand Stephen Conroy a thesaurus? We love your proposed NBN, but we hate your proposed filtering. Can you please start listening to people and just take it […]

Leo Goes Flat

I get my tech news from a lot of different places – including TWiT.tv. Many of Leo’s fans will know that he does the shows sitting on an exercise ball. Ever wondered if he’s ever popped the ball? The answer: Yes! (NOTE: Leo posted this video himself, and trimmed some of the audio out, but […]

NBN: A Question of Infrastructure

There’s been a great deal of debate in recent weeks about the proposed $43B(AUD) National Broadband Network, particularly in regards to “naysayers” who wonder how “we’ll ever recoup that amount of money”. This $43B spend is, quite simply, not about recouping the investment. This is INFRASTRUCTURE. Do we build $500M public freeways and expect that […]

Kev’s Bad Hair Day

In an entry for the “oh good god, get over it” file, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apparently threw what is being described as a “tantrum” while on a recent visit to Afghanistan. Coming soon after his hissy fit about the food on the prime-ministerial jet, this one is even funnier. PM ‘Threw a Tantrum’ With […]

NBN: The Real Value

There has been a lot said in recent weeks in regards to the forthcoming National Broadband Network (NBN), and what it will mean for Australia’s future. While it is still very difficult to say exactly what form the network will take, we do know that 90% of all Australian’s will be able to get a […]