Later contributions by Nikola Tesla and others formed the basis of modern alternating current electric power systems, which helped usher in the second industrial revolution. Their work paved the way for subsequent "game changers" such as lighting, heating, communication and more recently computing.
According to the UN Broadband Commission for Digital Development: "In the same way that the construction of electricity grids and transport links spurred innovation far beyond the dreams of their builders, high-speed broadband networks are a platform for progress."
Weiterlesen: AU: National Broadband Network could be a game changer in digital economy
Ms Giddings said NBN Co was ultimately responsible for the roll-out of the NBN and would determine the timetable for the further expansion of the network in Tasmania.
“We know that Tasmanian communities want to have access to fast and affordable broadband and I would encourage the Federal Government to act quickly to commence the second stage of the roll-out,” Ms Giddings said.
Due to be introduced on 1 July 2012, the planned e-health system will allow patients to manage their own healthcare better and Ms Roxon said the blueprint was a step towards the development of Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records (PCEHR).
“E-health records will drive safer, more efficient and better quality healthcare for Australians,” Ms Roxon said.
In the new e-health records the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records (PCEHR) will be developed and improved. The government has been planning to introduce the national blueprint since long. It has been confirmed that the new procedure will be completely functional by 1 July 2012.
Weiterlesen: AU: E-health Records To Be Available by 1 July 2012
The e-health system will allow patients to keep track of their own immunisation records, medical tests and prescriptions online.
Health Minister Nicola Roxon recently visited Mt Druitt Medical Centre to explain the advantages of the health initiative.