Spotlight on networking Spotlight on networking

Network infrastructure may be last bastion of traditional enterprise IT, with conventional routers, Ethernet and MLPS still the mainstays of many corporate networks – but that’s starting to change as open networking, SDN and other emerging technologies take hold.

Add the impact of the NBN and increasing viability of wireless as an alternative to fixed-line networks, and you have an environment that’s ripe for change.

In our Spotlight on networking, iTnews will look at what these emerging technologies bring to the connected enterprise.

Apple, Broadcom sued by Caltech over wi-fi patents

Apple, Broadcom sued by Caltech over wi-fi patents

Uni asserts patents for tech used in Apple devices since 2012.
Juha Saarinen May 31 2016 10:28AM Strategy
UNE, AARNet gigabit fibre link to Taree goes live

UNE, AARNet gigabit fibre link to Taree goes live

Access to digital education set to improve.
Andrew Sadauskas May 18 2016 11:41AM Telco/ISP
NSW govt to spend $63m overhauling emergency comms

NSW govt to spend $63m overhauling emergency comms

One network to rule them all.
Allie Coyne Apr 26 2016 9:36AM Telco/ISP
Brocade to buy Ruckus Wireless in $2bn deal

Brocade to buy Ruckus Wireless in $2bn deal

Enters large-area wi-fi market.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2016 12:25PM Telco/ISP
IT Management & Security for SMBS

IT Management & Security for SMBS

 
Feb 23 2016 12:11PM
Qantas to use NBN satellites for free onboard wi-fi

Qantas to use NBN satellites for free onboard wi-fi

ViaSat partnership to bring internet to the skies.
Allie Coyne Feb 23 2016 9:53AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft ditches Skype Managed Accounts

Microsoft ditches Skype Managed Accounts

Wants business users to shift to Office 365.
Juha Saarinen Feb 18 2016 8:43AM Software
Outrage as govt suggests fibre carriers 'may' cut corners

Outrage as govt suggests fibre carriers 'may' cut corners

New regulations slipped out before Christmas.
Ry Crozier Feb 3 2016 4:30PM Telco/ISP
Dedicated public safety mobile network 'not worth $6bn price tag'

Dedicated public safety mobile network 'not worth $6bn price tag'

Productivity Commission knocks back spectrum demands a second time.
Paris Cowan Jan 12 2016 12:29PM Telco/ISP
Cisco cleared in eight-year wi-fi patent battle

Cisco cleared in eight-year wi-fi patent battle

Appeal overturns earlier ruling on damages and interest.
Andrew Chung Dec 29 2015 5:53AM Networking
Department of Communications hires new CIO

Department of Communications hires new CIO

AGD assistant secretary moves in.
Allie Coyne Dec 2 2015 4:38PM Strategy
United Airlines to let travellers use miles for in-flight wi-fi

United Airlines to let travellers use miles for in-flight wi-fi

Required miles to vary based on demand.
Staff Writers Nov 20 2015 9:43AM Software
Telstra begins rolling out VoLTE services

Telstra begins rolling out VoLTE services

High expectation of a market for 4G video calls.
Andrew Sadauskas Sep 16 2015 2:29PM Telco/ISP
Turnbull steps down as Communications Minister

Turnbull steps down as Communications Minister

Vacates position ahead of leadership contest.
Allie Coyne Sep 14 2015 4:26PM Telco/ISP
Google launches wi-fi router for homes

Google launches wi-fi router for homes

Pushes into smart residences.
Staff Writers Aug 19 2015 11:29AM Telco/ISP
Turnbull's dept backs Telstra in ACCC price fight

Turnbull's dept backs Telstra in ACCC price fight

10 percent wholesale price drop would hurt sector, NBN.
Allie Coyne Jul 23 2015 7:17AM Telco/ISP
Optus set to be first with voice over wi-fi

Optus set to be first with voice over wi-fi

Telstra 'looking closely'.
Andrew Colley Jun 30 2015 11:55AM Networking
Technical tips on how to help boost network performance

Technical tips on how to help boost network performance

 
Jun 29 2015 2:59PM
Telstra's Air wi-fi network goes private

Telstra's Air wi-fi network goes private

Tuesday launch only for home broadband customers.
Allie Coyne Jun 26 2015 1:30PM Telco/ISP
Telstra to switch off free wi-fi hotspots from Sunday

Telstra to switch off free wi-fi hotspots from Sunday

No more free browsing for non-home broadband users.
Allie Coyne Jun 12 2015 10:42AM Telco/ISP

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