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• Opposition softens stance on NBN following Telstra, Optus deals

  The Federal Opposition has dramatically softened its stance on the National Broadband Network following the signing of definitive agreements by Optus and Telstra with the NBN Co.

• Singtel's Optus signs $800m HFC NBN deal

  Singtel (ASX: SGT) subsidiary, Optus, has reached an $800m agreement with the NBN Co for the migration of its hybrid coaxial cable (HFC) customers to the National Broadband Network (NBN).

• Telstra, NBN Co, Government sign off on $11b NBN deal

  After two years of protracted negotiations Telstra, the Federal Government and the NBN Co have come to definitive agreements on the structural separation of Telstra and the use of its network assets in the National Broadband Network (NBN).

• Get your act together councils tell NBN Co

  Councils involved in first release sites for the National Broadband Network struggled to prepare for the change and recommend hiring project managers to facilitate the roll out a new report has found.

• You can't rely on a cost-benefit analysis: Productivity Commission

  The independent research and policy advisory body charged with conducting the cost-benefit analysis of the Gillard Government’s $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) has conceded the process is merely a “useful tool” and cannot be solely relied upon.

• Fibre cable free to the door: NBN Co

  The federal government business responsible for the National Broadband Network, NBN Co, today fended off claims that first release site residents will be charged for fibre optic cable-laying to their houses if they don’t sign up before the trial ends.

• Cost of NBN high for first home builders: Housing Industry Association

  Greater clarity on the costs of developing the National Broadband Network (NBN) for housing developers is needed, according to the Housing Industry Association's (HIA) chief executive.

• AARNet showcases global learning environment to Armidale school

  The Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet) has showcased a 3D theatre to students at Ben Venue Public School in Armidale.

• NBN Co signs with Ericsson, Silcar

  Telecommunications vendor Ericsson and construction firm, Silcar are the major beneficiaries of two NBN Co contracts awarded this week.

• CeBIT 2011: All govt levels must engage for strategy success: iiNet

  Ministers from all portfolios and each level of government must become involved in the execution of the National Digital Economy Strategy to ensure its success, according to iiNet chief regulatory officer, Stephen Dalby.

• CeBIT 2011: NBN could be a cybercriminal's best friend: iWebGate

  Once the National Broadband Network (NBN) rolls out, the ability to take down companies -- who have yet to invest in network security and publish network services to the internet -- will become much easier, according to a security expert.

• CeBIT 2011: ACS praises Digital Economy strategy, calls for emphasis on education

  The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has called for increased emphasis on education and skills and the development of more pilot programs in response to the Federal Government’s release of its Digital Economy strategy.

• CeBIT 2011: Vendor standards key to Government Cloud adoption

  Cloud vendors need to provide standards and improve security, according to an Australian Government senior policy secretary.

• NBN to drive Australia's digital economy: Conroy

  $96.2 million over the next four years has been set aside to aid the development of an Australian digital economy by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy.

• Wireless, satellite not second-rate NBN solutions: AIIA

  The use of wireless and satellite technology under the National Broadband Network (NBN) should not be regarded as a second-rate solution for regional and remote Australia, a Senate Estimates session has been told.