tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post165200554723461068..comments2024-02-17T19:03:04.824+11:00Comments on New England, Australia: Wednesday Forum: the NBN and New EnglandJim Belshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-50004792064627856412010-10-30T10:08:26.188+11:002010-10-30T10:08:26.188+11:00David, I look forward to the glass of New England ...David, I look forward to the glass of New England red! Not sure at the moment when I will be in Armidale next. <br /><br />Thanks for the comments. I am going to bring our further discussion up onto the main post with some added comments from my own experience.Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-77153942408348986382010-10-28T11:45:17.886+11:002010-10-28T11:45:17.886+11:00I find video conferencing and some VOIP patchy som...I find video conferencing and some VOIP patchy sometimes. For business it needs to be consistent and reliable.<br />Clients of mine that are in retail would like more video content to demonstrate their products and later on even do video conferencing for assembly and repair instructions.<br />So it is this rich media content we currently lack.<br /><br />I agree with Tony Windsor's comments about Synergy. I think this is a unique infrastructure project. Roads and hospitals have relatively fixed purposes and cost/benefit analysis can be straight forward. If you asked me in regards to my car what "cannot be done with existing ..." I would have fairly limited options, as cars and roads technology advance slowly relative to the Internet.<br /><br />It may seem esoteric to add "undreamed of applications" to the ledger, but I believe the Internet will continue to evolve and provide more benefits for business and consumers. But these "undreamed of applications" can only be nurtured and grow in a conducive environment.<br /><br />Hope that makes sense, these conversations are best over a glass of New England red :)David Carsehttp://www.waterfallwaydesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-49729901589794811742010-10-28T10:13:40.555+11:002010-10-28T10:13:40.555+11:00A professional question, David. Armidale's com...A professional question, David. Armidale's com connections are better than some other parts of New England. Just taking Armidale and the surrounding tablelands, what are the main things that you see that cannot be done with exiting connections?Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-84566929279907997032010-10-27T10:34:04.641+11:002010-10-27T10:34:04.641+11:00David, this is a very good comment. I ahve to go t...David, this is a very good comment. I ahve to go to the city in a few minutes. I will respond when i get back.Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-38155771615402894702010-10-27T09:59:13.716+11:002010-10-27T09:59:13.716+11:00Should be a good forum Jim.
I am a small Armidale...Should be a good forum Jim.<br /><br />I am a small Armidale business, developing websites with over 40 clients in the community from a diverse range of industries. We have been discussing the possible benefits for business of the NBN.<br /><br />NBN for the New England becomes part of the package I think to attract business and residents. The New England offers a Sydney businessman:<br />1. Reliable internet to access and provide services outside the region (Cloud computing).<br />2. Cheap industrial and residential rentals and prices.<br />3. Location between Sydney and brisbane for product distribution. Or if you have a service orientated business then online video streaming will enable you to perform a lot more remotely.<br />4. Lifestyle, natural beauty, no commute, great schools, airport, highway.<br /><br />The New England then becomes known as an innovative business hub. A cheaper place to start a business and a great place to raise a family.<br /><br />I think the tide is turning on industrialised business with people as cogs in a machine. Autonomous, affiliated professionals is becoming more common because of the independance, lifestyle and business prosperity it offers. <br /><br />Here are my other thoughts on <a href="http://www.waterfallwaydesigns.com/blog/client-knowledge-base/what-does-nbn-mean-for-your-business.html" rel="nofollow">NBN for small business</a>.David Carsehttp://www.waterfallwaydesigns.comnoreply@blogger.com