Australia - Tele-conferencing, Tele-working

Synopsis

Organisation’s operating processes always involve communication, often at great distance. Tele-conferencing facilitates communication at a distance and has attracted greater interest with the rise of terrorism, health and other travel fears. This reports overviews the teleconferencing market in Australia, noting available statistics and some major service providers. Relatedly, employment trends have generated interest in working from home and other flexible work practices, all of which fall under the umbrella of tele-working. This report overviews the tele-working situation in Australia, presenting available statistics and useful case studies. A study in mid-2004 finds that home-based businesses continue to dominate the small business sector as the preferred operating set-up, particularly for women.