Archived Events 2011

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The inaugural NBN Realised Forum was designed to provide NBN building and design stakeholders with an overview of the opportunities the NBN will deliver, an update on the NBN rollout and an outline of the opportunities for collaboration.

Wherever you sit in the NBN ecosystem, you will gain a greater understanding of the construction and operation processes of the NBN, the full extent of the change that is underway, and how you might fit in.

What has happened on initial sites? What are some of the outcomes already achieved through collaboration? How do you control operational costs as well as product objectives? Hear from industry experts, as they share their perspectives and insights on the NBN journey so far, and expectations for the future.

Find out more here - www.nbnrealised.com.au

About the Briefing:

The Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code has been undergoing a revision over the last 12 months. The draft Code is to be released for public comment in late October. You are invited to attend a briefing which will include an outline of the improvements to the Code.

Who should attend

Representatives from carriage service providers, internet service providers and content service providers.

Program:

  • Overview of Consumer Codes Regulatory Framework
    Speaker: tba Baker & McKenzie partner
  • TCP Code Improvements
    Speakers: John Horan, Regulatory and Legal Counsel, Primus, and industry representative on the TCP Code Steering Committee and Christiane Gillespie-Jones, Policy & Regulation Manager, Communications Alliance
  • Communications Compliance and Compliance Training
    Speaker: John Stanton, CEO, Communications Alliance

Presentations:

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Facilities Access & Multicast Products Workshop

You are invited to Register to attend the next briefing in the NBN Co Workshop Series being run in partnership with Communications Alliance and hosted at the offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

This workshop will provide an overview of both the recently announced Facilities Access and Multicast Products.

The workshop will:

  • Provide an overview on the Facilities Access product construct & related pricing.
  • Analyse the various deployment options available to Access Seekers and backhaul providers using the Facilities Access product.
  • Summarise the product, pricing and technology which underpins the recently announced Multicast feature available on the NBN Co fibre network.
  • Provide an overview of how the Multicast feature will enable IPTV providers to offer high quality video services over the NBN Co fibre network.
Melbourne Tuesday 30 August
8.00am    Registration/Breakfast
8.30am   Presentation
9.15am   Q & A
10.00am   Finish
Sydney Wednesday 31 August
1.00pm    Registration/Lunch
1.30pm    Presentation
2.15pm    Q & A
3.00pm    Finish

Who should attend:

Access Seeker representatives responsible for Products, Marketing, Strategy, Technology & Networks.

Register now to secure your place.

 

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NBN Co New Developments Workshop

The third briefing in the monthly "NBN Co Workshop Series", being run by NBN Co in partnership with Communications Alliance and hosted at the offices of Maddocks is on the topic of New Developments.

Attend this workshop to hear about NBN Co's deployment plans in New Developments (Greenfields) and learn how to prepare for expected customer demand and take-up in these new fibre ready estates.

The workshop will:

  • Outline the Federal Government's 'Fibre in New Developments Policy' and NBN Co's implementation and rollout strategy in new estates.
  • Update you on NBN Co's product release for New Developments.
  • Review relevant implementation considerations including Points of Interconnect.
  • Disclose the on-boarding schedule and timing for the first active services.
  • Provide an update on commercial and operational arrangements.
Melbourne Wednesday 8 June
8.00am    Registration/Breakfast
8.30am   Presentation
9.15am   Q & A
10.00am   Finish
Sydney Thursday 9 June
1.00pm    Registration/Lunch
1.30pm    Presentation
2.15pm    Q & A
3.00pm    Finish

Who should attend:

Access Seeker representatives responsible for Product, Commercial, Operational, Technical and Legal areas of the business.

 

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NBN Co Access Seeker Industry Interface Workshop

The second briefing in the monthly "NBN Co Workshop Series", being run by NBN Co in partnership with Communications Alliance and hosted at the offices of KPMG, is on the topic of the Access Seeker Industry Interface.

This workshop will provide an update on NBN Co's Service Portal supporting the End User Trial phase, and on the industry consultation that has guided the publication of NBN Co's B2B interface specifications.

The workshop will:

  • Provide an overview of the industry interface, its governing principles, architecture, and roadmap.
  • Present an update on the End User trial Access Seeker Service Portal.
  • Provide an overview of the industry feedback to the B2B draft specifications.
  • Describe the application of the B2B interaction process specification through an Access Seeker fulfilment journey.
Sydney Tuesday 10 May
1.00pm    Registration/Lunch
1.30pm   Presentation
2.15pm   Q & A
3.00pm   Finish
Melbourne Wednesday 11 May
8.00am    Registration/Breakfast
8.30am    Presentation
9.15am    Q & A
10.00am    Finish

Who should attend:

Access Seeker representatives responsible for operations, process design, and B2B integration. 

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Wholesale Broadband Agreement Workshop 

As a result of the feedback received from the recent Customer Collaboration Forum, NBN Co is launching the first briefing in the "NBN Co Workshop Series

The workshop is scheduled for April and is being run in partnership with Communications Alliance and hosted at the offices of Baker & McKenzie.

The April workshop will update you on the Wholesale Broadband Agreement consultation paper released in October 2010.

Since releasing the consultation paper we have received industry feedback that has allowed NBN Co to refine the content of the agreement and we will undertake further counsel over the next few months.

The workshop will:

  • Provide an overview of the key issues raised by industry;
  • Present an update on new Wholesale Broadband Agreement content not included in the initial paper;
  • Outline our industry engagement program as NBN Co finalises its long term contractual supply agreements; and
  • Define how the Wholesale Broadband Agreement fits within NBN Co's broader regulatory obligations.
Melbourne Thursday 7 April
8.00am    Registration/breakfast
8.30am   Presentation
9.15am   Q & A
10.00am   Finish

Sydney Friday 8 April

1.00pm    Registration/lunch
1.30pm    Presentation
2.15pm    Q & A
3.00pm    Finish

Who should attend:
Access Seeker representatives responsible for purchasing wholesale products;
Carrier Relations Managers, Legal Counsels

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New Telecoms Consumer Code applies to all TIO Members
– Message from Communications Alliance CEO, John Stanton

The Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code is being overhauled, with important consequences for all service providers. The Code, which is maintained by Communications Alliance and will apply to all members of the TIO scheme, outlines what service providers must do to ensure that consumer rights are protected.

Communications Alliance invites all TIO Scheme members to attend a webcast presentation on the major changes in the new Code and what they mean for service providers.  

The draft Code is expected to be released for public comment during May 2011, so the webcast is an opportunity for service providers to gain an early understanding of the new provisions before the Code comes into force.

The Government has signalled a much stronger approach to ensuring that all service providers comply with the TCP Code, so we are keen to raise awareness across the industry. The Webcast will canvass the changes in code provisions governing complaint handling, consumer contracts, credit management, consumer information, compliance and more. 

Presentation

Webcast held on April 21st 2011 14.00 - 15.00  (AEST)  - Archive Event

If you have any questions or wish to proivide feedback on this webcast event please email info@commalliance.com.au .

Remember to save the url to this page! - http://www.commsalliance.com.au/events/Calendar/2011-Event-04

Important note

You must have Windows Media Player or RealPlayer to access this webcast. We strongly recommend you to test your system prior to accessing the event to determine if your setup is properly configured. If you have any problems, please view our Help & FAQ section.

Test My System
Help & FAQ

We look forward to your participation in this event.
 

Remember to save the url to this page! - http://www.commsalliance.com.au/events/Calendar/2011-Event-04

Communications Alliance Members

2-day intensive program 

Communications Alliance, as a special service to its members and in association with ENS International, would like to inform members of a Negotiation and Influencing skills development program. The course will be run by Warwick Broxom. Warwick has over 17 years experience in the Telecommunications Industry in both Telstra Wholesale and Retail businesses. He was also a member of the Communications Alliance Board for 4 years. His experience will ensure these programs are interesting and relevant to your Industry needs.

How can we help you initiate change?
How well prepared are you and your team for your next negotiation? What improvements can you make? Negotiation success depends on the ability to influence effectively and enrich long-term relationships to achieve the outcomes you desire.

Negotiate a better deal for yourself and your organisation - sharpen personal influencing and negotiating expertise, deepen understanding of the process used by experts. Gain the edge. This intensive 2-day program may be focused to specific applications and is designed to hone techniques and skills for managing negotiation and build change in your organisation.

Learning Outcomes
From this very practical 2-day skills development workshop, participants will achieve more successful negotiation and
influencing outcomes as they will be better able to:

  • Diagnose the underlying  negotiation  and influencing  process
  • Understand  what drives the other party
  • Identify and manage the differences between how we negotiate and what we negotiate about
  • Use flexible styles intentionally
  • Manage the atmospherics
  • Structure and use language to gain cooperation
  • Intentionally  manage the sequence of the influencing process
  • Prepare more systematically to their advantage
  • Lock-in commitment to lasting agreements
  • Employ a wider range of tactics to alter the balance of power

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Places are strictly limited; to register please contact:
ENS International: www.negotiate.org +61 9299 9688 info.ens@negotiate.org

Venue to be advised.

 

Australian Communications Industry Conference
Broadband and Beyond 2011 - Driving Australia's Digital Productivity

Broadband & Beyond 2011 was a great success and we warmly thank all our speakers and the conference sponsors, Alcatel-Lucent and Industry & Investment NSW.

If you would like to view the speaker slides, they can be found  here .

We welcome any of your feedback and suggestions, which can be emailed to commsalliance@slatteryit.com.au.

Thanks again for joining us, and we'll see you next year!

The conference covered:
» Initial outcomes from the early-stage roll-outs of the NBN
» Possible future services, applications, and broadband content
» Strategies for innovation and collaboration
» Strategies to prepare for a changing digital landscape

Day 2 of the Broadband and Beyond conference featured a full day of valuable presentations on the reality of the National Broadband Network. Insight into:
» Lessons learned from the Tasmanian Rollout of the NBN
» Information on the Rollout Program - fibre, wireless, and satellite
» Customer migration and transfer issues
» A detailed forum on the backhaul challenge

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