Australian Government communications network could be sold

[1] New information has revealed that the federal government’s high-speed Intra Government Communications Network (ICON) could be sold.

[2] ICON links 88 government agencies at 400 sites in a 150,000km of fibre.

[3] ICON was earmarked for possible sale in the mid-year budget review as part of the push to streamline services and cut government costs.

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[Source] http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2014/12/16/technology/government-communications-network-could-be-sold