TELEMATICS – AUSTRALIA

BHP enters NBN debate as data demand soars

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Original article by Peter Ker
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 23 : 2-Nov-17

BHP Billiton is embracing technology such as automation and telematics, which in turn is increasing the amount of data and bandwidth it uses, says chief technology officer Diane Jurgens. She adds that BHP uses both its own data networks and the national broadband network. Jurgens advocates using fibre-to-the-premises for the NBN, arguing that doing so is an investment for the long-term, as demand for bandwidth is set to increase exponentially. Meanwhile, BHP plans to deploy driverless trains on its Pilbara iron ore rail network, a process that Jurgens says will take at least 12 months.

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BHP BILLITON LIMITED – ASX BHP, RIO TINTO LIMITED – ASX RIO

Embrace telematics or lose share, insurers told

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Original article by Ruth Liew
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 21 : 10-Feb-15

Brian Wallace of IT group CSC believes that the introduction of telematics technology in Australia’s insurance industry is inevitable. He says car insurers in particular will need to implement telematics in order to protect their market share. Insurance Australia Group has ruled out offering such products, but QBE Insurance Group says its telematics product has resulted in cost savings of up to 30 per cent for some customers when renewing their policies

CORPORATES
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION, INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED – ASX IAG, QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED – ASX QBE, ACCENTURE, CELENT COMMUNICATIONS LLC, NRMA LIFE LIMITED, CGU INSURANCE AUSTRALIA LIMITED