<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy - Digital economy RSS</title><link>http://www.dbcde.gov.au</link><description>News and media releases related to the topic digital economy for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy in RSS 2.0 format</description><language>en-AU</language><copyright>Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy</copyright><webMaster>webmail@dbcde.gov.au</webMaster><generator>MySource Matrix</generator><item><title>Different walks of life, same goal: Stay Smart Online</title><description>What happens when you get a butcher, a tech-head, a 'Cyber Safety Lady' and a seriously Web-enabled grandmother into the same room?</description><link>http://www.dbcde.gov.au/newsroom/department_media_releases/different_walks_of_life,_same_goal_stay_smart_online</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:17:52 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cyber Security Challenge Australia 2013  registrations now open</title><description>University and TAFE students have until 29 March to enrol in the Cyber Security Challenge Australia 2013 (CySCA2013), run by the Australian Government in partnership with Telstra and supported by Microsoft.</description><link>http://www.dbcde.gov.au/newsroom/department_media_releases/cyber_security_challenge_australia_2013_registrations_now_open</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:46:10 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Preparing for the cyber challenges of the future</title><description>The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy today announced the appointment of Broadcast Australia as the program manager for the restack of digital television services. 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NBN-enabled services</title><description></description><link>http://www.dbcde.gov.au/newsroom/department_media_releases/videoconferencing_panel_to_help_government_agencies_deliver_nbn-enabled_services</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:18:43 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Satellite phone subsidies</title><description>The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy is aware of satellite phone carriers promoting zero up-front payment schemes for satellite phones in Australia.</description><link>http://www.dbcde.gov.au/newsroom/department_media_releases/satellite_phone_subsidies</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:05:23 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefits of the NBN for small businesses on show in Modbury</title><description>The benefits of establishing an effective online presence under the National Broadband Network (NBN) will be the topic of discussion at a small business forum at the Modbury Civic Centre on Tuesday 20 March.</description><link>http://www.dbcde.gov.au/newsroom/department_media_releases/benefits_of_the_nbn_for_small_businesses_on_show_in_modbury</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:03:27 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Public consultation on re-issue of expiring 15 year spectrum licenses</title><description>The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy is seeking public comment on a draft ministerial determination and direction regarding the possible re-issue of expiring 15 year spectrum licences.</description><link>http://www.dbcde.gov.au/newsroom/department_media_releases/public_consultation_on_re-issue_of_expiring_15_year_spectrum_licenses</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:00:24 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Are you Australia's next Stay Smart Online agent?</title><description>The Australian Government and 2011 Victorian of the Year Father Bob Maguire have launched a national agent search to encourage Australians to Stay Smart 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Townsville.</description><link>http://www.dbcde.gov.au/newsroom/department_media_releases/nbn_benefits_for_small_business_on_show_at_townsville_forum</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:13:03 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Government funds strategic advisory group to join discussions on ICT standards</title><description>Australian Government funds strategic advisory group to join discussions on ICT standards</description><link>http://www.dbcde.gov.au/newsroom/department_media_releases/australian_government_funds_strategic_advisory_group_to_join_discussions_on_ict_standards</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:55:57 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>More than a third book summer holidays online</title><description>Australians are being urged to Stay Smart Online as they increase their summer holiday travel bookings over coming 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