HONOLULU -- "Harnessing Disruption: Global, Mobile, Social, Local," was the theme at the 34rd Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) conference last week in Honolulu.

A cloud development zone being constructed in the Chinese city of Chongqing has drawn scrutiny for an alleged plan to offer uncensored Internet access, but only for foreign businesses.

Global submarine cable provider, Pacnet, has launched its latest datacentre in Sydney’s CBD. The first phase will see 5920 square feet of datacentre space being released with 41,700 square feet when completed.

The $6.3 billion promised by the Coalition for a cheaper alternative to the National Broadband Network was more than enough to provide adequate coverage through Australia, according to Pacnet CEO, Bill Barney.

Two ISPs have cast scepticism over claims a new Australia to US fibre cable system will significantly reduce the cost of purchasing international broadband capacity.

International ISP, Pacnet, has paired with Pacific Fibre to build a $US400 million fibre link between Australia, New Zealand and the US.

Melbourne-based ISP, ispONE, has hired Stephen Aitken as its wholesale manager.

Security software-as-a-service provider, Manage Protect, has appointed its first dedicated channel marketing manager, Vickie Helson.

Asia-Pacific long been recognised as region with strong commercial growth in many sectors including the Internet services industry. ARN caught up with Pacnet Australia CEO, Deborah Homewood, to talk about her company’s focus on Asia, opportunities for resellers and the NBN.