Genie Tan of Connectivity Innovation Network: How Australia Can Achieve Ubiquitous Connectivity

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In this episode, we have Genie Tan, the Chief Operations Officer of the Connectivity Innovation Network, a ground-breaking New South Wales Government initiative developed by the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer and NSW Telco Authority.

Genie talks about the challenges of achieving ubiquitous connectivity in Australia's vast landscape, the innovative use of existing mobile networks as environmental sensors, and the development of a secure multi-organisation data-sharing platform for emergency services.

She also discusses the importance of regional symposiums in understanding rural connectivity needs, the concept of the digital divide and its impact on communities, and a promising rapidly deployable large-area Wi-Fi system that could revolutionise emergency communications.

If you want to learn how cutting-edge connectivity solutions are shaping the future of technology and community safety in Australia, then make sure to listen to this episode!

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SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://au.linkedin.com/in/genie-tan-18b6ab117 

https://www.connectivityinnovationnetwork.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectivity-innovation-network/ 

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TIME STAMPS:

00:35 - Intro

03:35 - Joining Connectivity Network

06:11 - Connectivity in Australia

08:38 - NSW Being “Tested” for Connectivity

10:04 - TPG X UTS Joint Venture

12:56 - Project Status on the TPG X UTS Venture

14:07 - Symposium in Wagga Wagga

17:05 - Important of Running Regional Events

18:12 - The Digital Divide

21:18 - What Is Smods?

24:2728:55 - The Most Promising Innovation Tech in Australia

28:55 - Outro

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