Media contact
Abi Smalley
Phone | 1300 653 132
Email | abi.smalley@internet.asn.au
IAA representatives are available for comment on a range of issues regarding the internet including, but not limited to, internet infrastructure, internet technologies and the use of the Internet in business. IAA is keen to provide independent, balanced information and impartial advice for Internet users including businesses, parents, kids, schools, seniors, the media, law enforcement and mobile users.
IAA Disaster Coordination
Support for members and community affected by the fires Dear Member, We are all feeling the impact of the bushfires raging across Australia right now. I know I’ve experienced a mix of emotions listening to and watching the news coverage, the main ones being shock and sympathy. I’m sure, however, there will be many of […]
IX Australia launches 40Gbps peering with amaysim
The Internet Association of Australia (IAA) are pleased to launch 40Gbps peering services on their IX Australia network. Long term member and peer amaysim are the first to light up 40Gbps services on both NSW-IX and WA-IX. “As a member driven association IAA strive to provide any services which support our members and the Internet […]
IX Australia expands SA-IX Peering Points
The Internet Association of Australia Inc (IAA) is pleased to announce the continued growth of the network with new Points of Presence (PoP) launching in South Australia. Two peering points have been lit up on SA-IX in YourDC, Hawthorn and Edinburgh Parks, bringing the network to 31 PoPs nationally. SA-IX is a carrier-neutral peering exchange […]
IX Australia lights up in Colocity
The Internet Association of Australia Inc (IAA) and Colocity are pleased to announce the addition of the Colocity Adelaide DC3 data centre to the South Australian Internet Exchange fabric (SA-IX). SA-IX is a carrier-neutral peering exchange service, part of the highly successful IX Australia network. IX Australia is the only not-for-profit and carrier-neutral Internet Exchange […]
ACCC and IAA industry consultation
In August 2016, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) commenced a market study into the communications sector. The Internet Association of Australia has been approached by the ACCC to provide a better understanding of network interconnect topology and the associated market place in Australia. As part of this process we would like to invite our members […]
New Name for Internet Association
The Internet Association of Australia Inc (IAA) is pleased to announce the successful change of the Associations’ name, from the Western Australian Internet Association (Inc.) (WAIA). Association President, Tom Berryman said, “The executive is very pleased about change, the Internet Association of Australia better represents our membership and we are looking forward to undertaking our […]
IAA supports the launch of NZ Internet Exchange Inc as foundation member
“Following the overwhelming success of the Auckland Internet Exchange (AKL-IX) trial conducted by the Internet Association of Australia (IAA), operators of IX Australia, we are pleased to announce the launch of the New Zealand Internet Exchange Incorporated (NZIX Inc),” said Chairman Davey Goode. “Through the support of the team at IAA we have developed a […]
IAA and AXONVX deliver WA’s first direct connection to Microsoft Expressroute for Office 365
The Internet Association of Australia (IAA) and NEXTDC, Australia’s leading Data-Centre-as-aService provider, are proud to announce the successful launch of our Microsoft ExpressRoute VLL service on the AXONVX virtual exchange. With this launch, on Friday February 26th 2016 IAA successfully delivered the first ExpressRoute service to a Perth location from Microsoft via AXONVX. This is […]