TPG Telecom Calls for Improved Disaster Management Through Real-Time Data Sharing
Richard Chirgwin reports on TPG Telecom's proposition to the Senate Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience for establishing a real-time disaster information database. Alexander Osborne, TPG Telecom's regulatory head, emphasised the database's superiority over temporary disaster roaming for telecoms resilience. Highlighting the challenges faced during natural disasters and major power outages, Osborne detailed the benefits of real-time intelligence from energy suppliers and a centralised database for information sharing among telcos. This initiative aims to protect assets, aid recovery efforts, and ensure at least one operational site per operator for emergency communications, marking a shift towards more effective disaster management strategies.