IiNet's Malone calls for end to NBN politics

The event last night at Sydney's Sheraton on the Park hotel was attended by a 'who's who' of the sector - including Communications Minister Stephen Conroy, Liberal MP Paul Fletcher, Internode chief Simon Hackett, AAPT chief David Yuile, Exetel chief John Linton, NEXTDC chief Bevan Slatter, chair of the ACMA Chris Chapman and many more.

"We do live in interesting times. As the National Broadband Network begins to roll out around the country, it's important we all step up and insist the right technological solutions are implemented on the NBN regardless of political influence," Malone said in a separate statement issued today.

This year's unrelenting series of cyclones, floods, bushfires and earthquakes across Australia and New Zealand has proven the value of backing up critical business data. It is vitally important to be able to maintain continuity and customer service in the wake of a natural disaster.