The , launched in December last year, is a partnership between the CSIRO, National ICT Australia (NICTA) and the NSW Government to develop new applications for the National Broadband Network (NBN).

The local research hub for broadband application development began work this year with $7.5 million in funding over three years from government agency Industry & Investment NSW.

Oppermann also recently highlighted , arguing mobile devices and networking speeds were now good enough to deliver some forms of remote care.