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U.S. AND SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TECH FIRMS UNVEIL 3G MOBILE NETWORK
San Francisco, November 20, 2002 -- Leading US and South Australian tech firms have made history with the successful launch of a 3G network in South Australia. It is now one of the first locations in the world to offer a 3G mobile network capable of providing the high-speed transmission of video and other media-rich services to the next generation of mobile phones. www.southaustralia-usa.com
South Australian based m.Net Corporation www.mnetcorporation.com in collaboration with Motorola, Cisco Systems Australia, Hewlett-Packard and Alcatel Australia. has linked two South Australian cities to its new 3G network. The introduction of this network establishes South Australia as one of the leaders in the development of the emerging mobile broadband industry.
“The development of mobile services is not about translating the World Wide Web onto the tiny screen of a video phone,¨ said m.Net CEO Andrew Ekiert. “This is about building relevant business models for a future of human communication that has not yet been imagined.¨
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, and Whyalla are the first cities in Australia, and among only a handful in the world, with the network infrastructure to support 3G mobile phones.
Using hand-held computers linked to the 3G network, doctors involved in the trial will have "anywhere, anytime" access to patients' medical records.
South Australia, the fastest growing State in one of the world’s most robust economies, has attracted the attention of some of the largest US tech firms such as EDS, Motorola and Hewlett-Packard as a safe, politically stable, affordable, high-quality and hi-tech site for expansion into the Asian markets, according to David Brook, Invest South Australia VP North America.
Brook said the new network would also be used by industry as a test bed to enhance the world-class wireless research, technical development tools and expertise that are coming out of Adelaide.
“The network is a perfect research environment for mobile applications across a variety of platforms, from enterprise networks including wireless LAN, to carrier networks such as 3G,¨ he said.
Brook said the new 3G broadband mobile network was another example of South Australia’s thriving and advanced communications sector.
“Known as the University City, Adelaide’s graduate programs and Government sponsored centers of excellence have attracted some of the leading technology minds from around the country and overseas,” he said.
South Australia, like the rest of Australia, is known for its early adoption of new technology, boasting the highest per capita ownership of cell phones in the world.
No larger than most conventional mobile phones, 3G phones provide mobile access to the Internet and are equipped with larger screens and tiny video cameras.
The phones allow people to see each other and access applications during a conversation.
The expanded network puts South Australia in a strong position to lead the development of high-value applications for markets such as health, education, m-commerce and mobile video-conferencing.
South Australia key benefits:
A skilled, productive, multi- lingual and professional workforce.
Leading defense and IT research and development capabilities.
Three world-class universities providing a ready pool of qualified staff.
Low cost of labor and stable workforce with low turnover rates.
Excellent telecommunications infrastructure.
Part of one of the fastest growing economies in the region.
Close proximity to growing Asia-Pacific markets
Low cost office and commercial space.
Home of Development and Support Service Centers for Motorola, EDS, HP,
and other companies.
Low cost of living in one of Australia's most beautiful cities.
Perhaps the best example of the flexibility modern telecommunications offers is the new Cable and Wireless Optus call center located in Adelaide. The decision by Cable and Wireless Optus to locate in Adelaide was based on the benefits that Adelaide/South Australia offered. Modern telecommunications allows Optus to seamlessly integrate this important site into our national call center infrastructure without any cost penalty. David Kelly, National Account Manager, Cable & Wireless Optus
In the emerging new business of telematics, again Australia will be our center of excellence. The productivity of our Australian centers is twice that of the US. In other words, the average Australian engineer will do twice as many lines of code per day as the US engineer. That shows dedication and discipline. Dr Terrence Heng, Corporate Vice President, Head of Global Software Development, Motorola Inc, Chicago, USA
EDS's Adelaide facility is a low-cost environment compared with the eastern states and many foreign capitals. EDS Global Competitive Resourcing President Scott Ayer (The Australian, August 18, 2002)
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