Exciting technologies and changes to how we work together were a focal point of Telstra Vantage keynote talks on Wednesday, as 6,000 people are expected to visit Vantage over three days.

It will be a big week at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre where Telstra is hosting Vantage - the biggest telecommunications event in the southern hemisphere. Vantage is divided into four key themes “Liberate your workforce”, “Secure your business”. “Optimise your IT” and “Create transformative innovation” all highlighting the impact of technology on the speed of business and productivity of workforces.

The aged care industry has been careful in adopting technology-based solutions, citing fears about the technology usage, complexity, reliability, support and the ‘dangers of the internet’. However, these concerns and debates around disruptive business models have tended to overlook the improved outcomes technology can deliver for aged care, such as better self-direction for aged Australians accessing care services.