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| Nortel provides high-speed access to Q1 Q1, the world's tallest residential apartment building, has been equipped by technology provider Data FX with a high-speed data network from Nortel. The network provides broadband Internet access to the tower's 526 apartments. Q1 is set to become the latest high-profile landmark in Australia's famous Gold Coast resort town, Surfers Paradise. Q1 represents the pinnacle of apartment-style living on the Gold Coast, blending the resort town's relaxed lifestyle with the modern conveniences and high-tech networking infrastructure typically reserved for major urban centres. Using Nortel technology, Data FX has delivered a solution that is designed to give Q1 residents access to the same powerful business infrastructure enjoyed by millions of business users in major financial centres. This means they can enjoy the lifestyle benefits of this magnificent development without foregoing access to the same rich multimedia and networking facilities they rely on for their business. Data FX provides Q1 residents with broadband Internet services routed through Nortel's Ethernet switched infrastructure to each apartment. Q1 is the world's tallest residential tower, featuring 526 one, two and three bedroom apartments, 80 floors, conference facilities, ground floor retail outlets, sandy beach lagoon swimming pool, spa, sauna and fitness centre, and Australia's only beachside observation deck. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |