Our Expertise
TLP Connect Digital Infrastructure Expertise
Smart City Enablement
Turning Urban Vision into Connected Reality
At TPL Connect, we help cities and councils translate Smart City ambitions into tangible outcomes. Our team has worked alongside local governments, utilities, and managing contractors to design and deliver the digital foundations that underpin connected communities—bringing together networks, devices, data, and people to enable smarter, safer, and more efficient places to live and work.
From planning strategy to on-ground infrastructure rollout, we act as the integration partner that ensures technology isn’t just installed—but that it actually works.
Proven Experience. Real-World Results.
TPL Connect has been trusted to lead and deliver Smart City infrastructure for some of Australia’s most forward-thinking councils and precincts. Our legacy includes:
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Leading the design and rollout of CBD-wide public Wi-Fi networks, including the flagship Maroochydore CBD Free Public Wireless Network
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Developing smart analytics platforms to monitor user behaviour, foot traffic, and digital engagement across precincts
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Advising on Smart City strategy, principles, and infrastructure blueprints to guide investment and implementation
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Supporting integration of IoT platforms, digital kiosks, sensors, wayfinding, and intelligent lighting systems
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Enabling data-driven planning through secure, centralised platforms that turn raw inputs into meaningful insights
Integrated Systems, Not Just Tech Stacks
Smart Cities are not about the number of devices—they're about the integration of services, systems, and outcomes. TPL Connect plays a crucial role as a systems integrator, ensuring that wireless, fibre, IoT, CCTV, analytics, and public infrastructure work together—not in silos.
We bridge the gap between:
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Council digital teams seeking scalable platforms and data strategy
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Civic planners and infrastructure leads who need embedded tech in capital projects
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Community stakeholders and utilities invested in meaningful Smart City engagement and services
Our focus is on integration, interoperability, and delivery that aligns to Smart City strategic outcomes.
Build Once, Enable Many
We understand the fiscal and delivery challenges councils face. Our approach to Smart Cities is built around practical, scalable, and future-ready infrastructure, where one asset can support multiple services.
Whether laying fibre that enables traffic management and CCTV, or installing wireless infrastructure that doubles as IoT backhaul, we design with maximum utility and minimal duplication in mind.
Our capability spans:
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Digital Master Planning and Smart City strategy development
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Backbone infrastructure design (fibre, wireless, power)
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IoT and sensor platform integration
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Public connectivity solutions
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Analytics and data visualisation dashboards
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Stakeholder engagement and reporting frameworks
Helping Councils Lead with Confidence
As a trusted partner to government and critical infrastructure clients, TPL Connect knows how to navigate procurement, manage risk, and deliver outcomes that work technically and politically.
We ensure your Smart City investment:
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Aligns to local and state government digital strategies
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Leverages open architecture and future-proof design
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Includes robust cyber and data governance principles
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Is staged, cost-effective, and aligned to real community value
Smart Cities don’t start with technology. They start with people and partnerships.
Let’s build yours—together.
Project Experience:
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MiSK Precinct Saudi Arabia
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Telstra Big Air Project
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Sunshine Coast Council Smart Infrastructure
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Suncentral Data Analytics and Wireless Network Design
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Brisbane City Council Free WiFi roll-out
Defence Sector Capability
Trusted Technology Delivery for Australia's Defence Projects
At TPL Connect, we provide secure, standards-aligned ICT and digital infrastructure solutions that meet the rigorous demands of Australia’s Defence sector. Our work supports operational resilience, information assurance, and project integration across bases, command centres, and training facilities. As a DISP-accredited supplier, we are trusted to work within the strict security and governance frameworks required by the Department of Defence and its prime contractors.
DISP Accredited. Defence Ready.
TPL Connect is a member of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)—an essential requirement for delivering services involving sensitive information, secure environments, or Defence assets. Our DISP membership reflects our commitment to personnel vetting, cyber resilience, secure facilities, and governance compliance, enabling us to participate in complex Defence engagements with confidence and capability.
Our security posture includes:
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DISP Membership – Entry Level
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Baseline clearance and above for key personnel
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Cybersecurity practices aligned with Essential Eight and ISM guidelines
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Secure data handling and documentation management procedures
Integration at the Frontline of Projects
Defence projects require multi-disciplinary coordination—especially where ICT, physical infrastructure, and operational systems intersect. TPL Connect brings unique strength as a digital systems integrator, bridging the gap between Defence ICT, facilities management, and construction contractors.
Our role is to:
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Interpret and deliver Defence ICT scopes to align with infrastructure and project requirements
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Coordinate ICT delivery across the design, build, and commissioning lifecycle
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Ensure systems are installed to Defence standards, including zoning, redundancy, and cyber compliance
Experience You Can Count On
We have delivered digital infrastructure outcomes across health precincts with Defence clients, government precincts with dual-use requirements, and complex capital works with tier-one managing contractors—often under tight timeframes and stringent compliance mandates.
Our Defence-relevant capability includes:
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Secure communications room design and audits
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Defence-grade structured cabling and secure switching infrastructure
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Integration of base-wide telephony, wireless, and unified communications systems
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Field site assessments using 3D LiDAR and digital twin technologies to support strategic upgrades and planning
A Partner for Prime Contractors and Government
As a nimble, Australian-owned SME with national reach, we’re uniquely positioned to support both prime contractors and Defence agencies. Our agility allows us to mobilise quickly, work collaboratively across delivery environments, and embed our expertise into larger integrated project teams.
We are experienced in:
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Working under ASDEFCON-based engagements
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Supporting managing contractors in Defence Capital Facilities & Infrastructure (DCFI) projects
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Meeting Defence ICT governance, specification, and commissioning requirements
Securing the Future of Defence Infrastructure
Australia’s Defence capability depends on technology that is resilient, secure, and seamlessly integrated. TPL Connect delivers precisely that—combining real-world integration experience with a security-first approach that’s DISP-aligned and Defence-ready.
Let’s deliver the digital backbone of Defence—together.
ICN and Industrial Networks
Digital Backbone for Smarter Buildings and Infrastructure
At TPL Connect, we specialise in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and integrated OT networks that support the next generation of smart buildings and critical infrastructure. From access control and CCTV to BMS, HVAC, energy metering, and sensor platforms—we ensure every operational system runs on a network that’s robust, resilient, and fit for purpose.
We’ve delivered industrial-grade OT network solutions for clients like Charter Hall, supporting over 43 commercial buildings nationwide, as well as for universities and education precincts, enabling smart campus operations and integrated facilities management.
Our work sits at the intersection of IT and Facilities, bringing together both sides of the network to enable safer, more efficient, and better-connected environments.
Real-World Scale. Real-World Complexity.
Our team has delivered OT networks in live environments, multi-tenanted buildings, and heritage sites—integrating new technologies without disrupting ongoing operations. Whether working within strict corporate governance environments or education institutions, we understand the unique needs of complex, multi-system environments.
Key achievements:
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Nationwide OT network deployment for Charter Hall’s corporate building portfolio
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Integration of building management, access control, and security systems over unified Layer 2/3 networks
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Structured cabling, switch architecture, and secure remote access frameworks
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OT backbone deployment in university precincts, aligned to enterprise ICT standards and operational needs
Bridging IT and OT—Securely and Seamlessly
Unlike traditional integrators, TPL Connect brings a deep understanding of both enterprise ICT and industrial systems, ensuring that Operational Technology is securely segmented, remotely accessible (where needed), and compliant with cybersecurity frameworks.
Our approach includes:
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Network segmentation and zoning for BMS, CCTV, access control, metering, and HVAC
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Secure connectivity frameworks for third-party service access and maintenance
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Cyber-hardened switch and firewall configurations
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Design of OT systems to coexist with corporate IT without interference or overlap
We make smart infrastructure manageable, monitorable, and secure—end to end.
Aligned to FM, Delivered Like IT
We speak both languages. Our ability to work across Facilities Management, IT, and project delivery teams means nothing gets lost in translation. We act as the coordinating partner, ensuring system vendors, builders, and service providers all deliver to a unified network and system architecture.
Our services include:
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OT network design and documentation
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Site-by-site network audits and upgrades
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Vendor coordination and system integration support
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Structured cabling and switch procurement and deployment
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Commissioning, testing, and long-term management planning
Whether working with a single building or a national property portfolio, our focus remains the same: deliver an OT network that empowers your systems, your teams, and your tenants.
Unlocking Operational Intelligence
Smart buildings and campuses demand infrastructure that’s connected, secure, and flexible. With TPL Connect, you gain a partner who understands how to deliver the invisible infrastructure that drives real-world performance.
Your building systems are only as smart as the network they run on.
Let’s make them brilliant.
Project Experience:
- Charter Hall OT to IT Cyber Uplift
- AIR5431 Operational Technology move to new ATC and
- Unity Water new OT Data Centre requirements and design
- Critical Infrastructure provider CCTV and OT audit across all sites in QLD
Data Centres
Data Centre Capability
Designing, Delivering and Integrating Mission-Critical Digital Infrastructure
At TPL Connect, we specialise in the design, integration and delivery of data centre environments that underpin the digital performance of Australia’s most critical sectors. From colocation facilities and enterprise-grade infrastructure to education-focused data hubs, our team brings deep technical expertise and practical delivery experience across the full spectrum of data centre development.
Whether you are building new, upgrading legacy infrastructure or consolidating existing environments, TPL Connect ensures seamless alignment between IT, facilities, and project stakeholders — from concept through to commissioning.
Certified Design Expertise
Our team includes Uptime Institute-accredited Certified Data Centre Designers (CDCD®) who work to globally recognised best practices. This means every design is scalable, resilient and energy-efficient — ensuring optimal uptime and long-term cost control. We translate complex operational requirements into practical, buildable solutions that integrate with broader digital infrastructure and compliance frameworks.
Colocation, Enterprise & Education-Ready
We have delivered data centre projects across a variety of operational models and industries, including:
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Colocation Facilities – Fit-out and systems integration for neutral-host and Tier-rated environments
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Enterprise Data Centres – Custom builds and upgrades tailored for security, redundancy and business continuity
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Education Sector Hubs – Compact, scalable, and energy-efficient builds supporting campus-wide connectivity and research data needs
Our experience includes integration with BMS and EMS platforms, structured cabling, power and cooling design, fire suppression, and high-security access systems — all aligned with the ICT, operational and compliance needs of each sector.
The TPL Advantage
What sets us apart is our ability to bridge the technical and operational divide. We don’t just design — we embed ourselves into your capital works programs, working alongside FM, ICT, and construction stakeholders to ensure every digital system lands as planned.
Our agile, vendor-neutral approach and deep sector experience make TPL Connect a trusted partner for reliable, future-ready data centre environments.
Project Experience:
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Griffith University G.10 Data Centre, Gold Coast QLD
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CSIRO Super Array Super Computer Data Centre, WA
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SANTOS GLNG Curtis Island Data Centre. Gladstone QLD
Health & Aged Care
At TPL Connect, we understand that healthcare infrastructure must meet the highest standards of reliability, security, and future-readiness. Our expertise as a digital systems integrator positions us as a trusted partner in the design, delivery, and ongoing management of ICT systems for hospitals, healthcare precincts, and critical health infrastructure across Australia.
The Critical Role of ICT in Health Infrastructure
Healthcare delivery is increasingly dependent on seamless digital systems. Networks, medical devices, patient records, building automation, and communication platforms must work in unison across clinical and non-clinical spaces. ICT is not just infrastructure — it's critical care infrastructure.
At TPL Connect, we go beyond technology supply. We bridge the operational gap between ICT, Facilities Management, Construction, and Clinical stakeholders to ensure the digital layer of a hospital performs as intended — and enhances every part of patient care delivery.
Our Approach to Health ICT
Healthcare projects demand precision, accountability, and a deep understanding of how clinical, operational, and digital environments intersect. TPL Connect brings decades of combined experience delivering technology solutions that empower healthcare providers to focus on what matters most — patient care.
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ICT Strategy & Planning: Aligning digital solutions with clinical workflows and infrastructure blueprints.
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Systems Integration: Coordinating IT, OT, facilities, and clinical technology into a unified operational environment.
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Audit & Assessment: Comprehensive communications room and network assessments to validate existing infrastructure and plan future upgrades.
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Digital Hospital Readiness: Support for achieving HIMMS maturity and digital commissioning milestones.
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Cybersecurity & Compliance: Ensuring systems are protected and meet QH, DISP, and federal compliance standards.
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Construction Interface Management: Acting as the digital representative in capital works programs to ensure seamless delivery between builders, FM, and ICT.
Our Services Across the Health Lifecycle
Digital Health Strategy & Advisory
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We help clients navigate complexity, identifying fit-for-purpose solutions aligned to HIMMS maturity models, national digital health policies, and hospital operational requirements.
ICT & OT Integration
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We integrate systems across IT, building services, and medical equipment — ensuring technology platforms speak the same language from the bedside to the server room.
Capital Works Interface Management
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We represent ICT during major builds, ensuring cabling, communications rooms, wireless design, and backbone infrastructure are planned and delivered in line with digital outcomes, not just base build specs.
3D LiDAR Scanning & Digital Twins
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Using custom 3D scanning, we digitise critical infrastructure, enabling better planning, remote validation, and ongoing lifecycle management — particularly valuable in brownfield or live environments.
ICT Room & Network Audits
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We have audited more than 500 comms rooms across Queensland. Our method delivers not just data — but actionable insights for remediation, compliance, and system uplift.
Project Controls & Governance
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From ICT integration matrices and decision registers to commissioning plans and test strategies — we provide the tools, governance, and documentation to de-risk digital delivery.
Why TPL Connect?
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Health ICT Specialists: Our team brings hands-on experience delivering for Queensland Health, private health operators, and regional health networks.
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Trusted by Managing Contractors: We’ve been engaged by tier-one builders and engineering firms to ensure ICT is fully integrated from day one.
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Proven Methodology: We deliver clear governance, detailed integration matrices, and validated test strategies across all stages of the project lifecycle.
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Future-Proof Thinking: Our solutions are designed to evolve with digital health reforms, supporting AI integration, smart wards, and IoT-driven care.
Project Experience:
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Redcliffe Hospital Expansion - Systems Integrator
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New Coomera Hospital - Systems Integrator
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I.M.P QLD Health Audit project - 500+ Rooms
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Blue Care Azure Blue ICT, Redcliffe QLD
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Uniting Care IP Based Nurse Call roll-out, QLD
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SCUPH Converged Network Design, Kawana QLD
Education Sector
Empowering Learning Through Smarter Infrastructure
At TPL Connect, we understand that the modern education environment demands more than just connectivity—it requires a digital ecosystem that supports immersive learning, operational efficiency, and future growth. With over a decade of experience delivering ICT and digital infrastructure outcomes across primary, secondary, and tertiary education institutions, we’ve become a trusted partner in enabling smarter, safer, and more integrated campuses.
Deep Sector Insight
Our team has delivered projects across state government, independent, and Catholic education sectors, as well as leading Australian universities. As a preferred supplier on the DET78113 Structured Cabling and Network Panel for the Queensland Department of Education, we’ve audited and upgraded hundreds of school networks, communications rooms, and telephony systems—often in challenging geographic and operational environments.
Our legacy includes:
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Auditing and modernising over 500 communications rooms across QLD schools and universities
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Delivering site-wide wireless and switching assessments across dozens of schools under state tenders
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Supporting VoIP transitions across large education precincts
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Enabling smart classroom technologies through end-to-end digital integration
Bridging the IT–Facilities Gap
One of the most common pain points we solve is the disconnect between ICT, Facilities Management, and project teams during refurbishment and construction. Our team acts as the digital project translator—ensuring that infrastructure decisions made during planning and construction actually deliver the ICT outcomes needed by educators and students.
We work hand-in-hand with:
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Facilities and Capital Works teams to scope and align digital requirements
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IT departments to future-proof network and device performance
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Builders and contractors to ensure digital components are installed right the first time
End-to-End Capability
From strategic ICT audits and network design to 3D LiDAR scans, digital twin creation, and structured cabling deployment, TPL Connect offers full lifecycle support. We understand education procurement processes, stakeholder engagement needs, and the compliance frameworks that shape every decision.
Ready for the Next Generation
With the evolution of hybrid learning, security requirements, and data-driven operations, education providers need a partner that brings more than technical expertise—they need strategic insight. At TPL Connect, we combine technology leadership with project execution excellence to ensure every digital investment makes a measurable difference.
Let’s build the infrastructure for tomorrow’s learners—today.
Project Experience:
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QLD Education over 500 School Project Delivered
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UniSC Petrie Campus $120M AUD Construction Project total IT/AV Delivered
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Griffith University Data Centre 400Gig Migration plan delivered