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CIN awarded federal grant for rapidly deployable Large Area WiFi solution

CIN awarded federal grant for rapidly deployable Large Area WiFi solution We are excited to share that CIN, in collaboration with Pivotel and Roobuck, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant under the Telecommunications Disaster Resilience Innovation (TDRI) program. The Australian Government TDRI program promotes the development of new technologies to provide solutions for telecommunications disaster […]

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Congratulations to the recipients of our Power Resilience Funding!

Driving innovation: funding recipients for power resilience initiatives Power resilience is one of the key themes the Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) has been exploring through its problem statement workshops over the last few years. Because without power, we have no connectivity. Following a successful CIN Power Resilience Symposium and workshop held on 31 January 2023,

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The Second Annual Regional Connectivity Symposium 2024: Driving the Future of Regional Connectivity

The Second Annual Regional Connectivity Symposium 2024: Driving the Future of Regional Connectivity Event: Second Annual Regional Connectivity Symposium Date: 29 and 30 May 2024 Location: Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga NSW Australia The Regional Connectivity Symposium 2024, held on 29-30 May at the Charles Sturt University’s Wagga campus, brought together experts from academia, industry

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29-30 May 2024: 2nd Annual Regional Connectivity Symposium in Wagga Wagga

The Regional Connectivity Symposium is CIN’s annual flagship event designed to address the real-world connectivity challenges facing regional, rural and remote communities across New South Wales. Held at Charles Sturt University’s Wagga campus, the 2024 symposium brings together researchers, government representatives, industry leaders and community stakeholders for two days of deep, place-based discussion and collaboration.

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24 July 2024: 2024 NSW iAwards Ceremony

Large Area Wi-Fi (LAWIFI) nominated as a finalist at the 2024 NSW iAwards! We are excited to share that the Connectivity Innovation Network’s innovative Large Area Wi-Fi (LAWi-Fi) system has been nominated as a finalist in the 2024 NSW iAwards! This groundbreaking project is a collaboration between the University of Technology Sydney, the University of

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Large Area WiFi nominated as a finalist at the 2024 NSW iAwards

Large Area WiFi (LAWIFI) nominated as a finalist at the 2024 NSW iAwards! We are excited to share that the Connectivity Innovation Network’s innovative Large Area Wi-Fi (LAWi-Fi) system has been nominated as a finalist in the 2024 NSW iAwards! This groundbreaking project is a collaboration between the University of Technology Sydney, the University of

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Ubiquitous Connectivity: Insights Dr Ian Oppermann on Fireant Podcast​

Ubiquitous Connectivity: Insights from Dr Ian Oppermann on Fireant Podcast​ There is an ever increasing digital divide between the haves and the haves-nots. This is especially prevalent in regional Australia…. So, what can be done to close this gap? Fireant sat down with our Director, Ian Oppermann, to talk about  the vision of Ubiquitos Connectivity.

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World Telecommunications Day: Wi-Fi and The Hierarchy of Needs

Wi-Fi and The Hierarchy of Needs Today marks World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. The significance of celebrating WTISD is to highlight the need for universal access to telecommunication services and to promote digital inclusion. Innovation Network In recognition of this occasion, our Director Ian Oppermann, has written an article on Wi-Fi and Hierarchy of Needs.

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Towards Ubiquitous Connectivity in Australia

Towards Ubiquitous Connectivity in Australia A Connectivity Innovation Network White Paper Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN), an initiative of NSW Telco Authority and The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, has released its first whitepaper exploring the challenges facing Australia in achieving ubiquitous connectivity amidst a rapidly evolving technological landscape.   The whitepaper, ‘Towards Ubiquitous Connectivity in Australia,’ examines the characteristics of connectivity that are important

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A novel Wi-Fi system to enable large-area connectivity in remote and disaster-stricken areas

A novel Wi-Fi System to enable large-area connectivity in remote and disaster-stricken areas Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) has joined forces with the University of Sydney, UTS, and technology partners Pivotel Satellite, NBN Co., OneWeb, and Real Access, to develop a cost-effective large-area Wi-Fi (LAWi-Fi) system for rapid deployment in remote areas and emergency and crisis

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