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.

Microsoft to launch wi-fi hotspot finder

Microsoft to launch wi-fi hotspot finder

Promises automatic connection to free hotspots.
Allie Coyne Jun 3 2015 9:40AM Software
In-flight wi-fi could be used to hack planes, US watchdog warns

In-flight wi-fi could be used to hack planes, US watchdog warns

Not easy, but possible.
Russell Brown Apr 16 2015 6:35AM Security
New Bluetooth spec beefs up security, data speeds

New Bluetooth spec beefs up security, data speeds

Features IPv6 addressing for Internet of Things and wearables.
Juha Saarinen Dec 4 2014 11:21AM Hardware
Telstra offers free trial for first 1000 wi-fi hotspots

Telstra offers free trial for first 1000 wi-fi hotspots

To lure new home broadband customers.
Allie Coyne Nov 19 2014 11:25AM Telco/ISP
AFP backs proposed guidelines for website blocking

AFP backs proposed guidelines for website blocking

ASIC error could have been avoided, police say.
Allie Coyne Oct 29 2014 10:29AM Security
Vic emergency services to use drones as 'eyes in the sky'

Vic emergency services to use drones as 'eyes in the sky'

Vision for the future includes airborne video feed.
Paris Cowan Oct 24 2014 6:15AM Networking
Southern Cross Uni signs Huawei for high-speed makeover

Southern Cross Uni signs Huawei for high-speed makeover

Network upgrade long overdue.
Andrew Colley Oct 13 2014 6:01AM Hardware
Govt reveals 6000 mobile black spots

Govt reveals 6000 mobile black spots

Victoria wants almost half of program funding.
Allie Coyne Oct 7 2014 10:34AM Telco/ISP
Ergas hints at reining in the ACCC

Ergas hints at reining in the ACCC

Telecommunications industry lacking regulatory centre.
Andrew Colley Sep 15 2014 6:20AM Telco/ISP
Why wait for next generation wi-fi?

Why wait for next generation wi-fi?

Schools and universities split on when to upgrade.
Stuart Corner Sep 10 2014 10:52AM Networking
What to say when things go wrong

What to say when things go wrong

[Blog post] Is crisis comms part of your disaster recovery plan?
Juha Saarinen Sep 9 2014 11:07AM Security
Hopes for industry-led piracy scheme fade

Hopes for industry-led piracy scheme fade

iiNet remains resistant to graduated response.
Andrew Colley Sep 8 2014 1:25PM Security
US auto regulator pushes wireless transmitters for car safety

US auto regulator pushes wireless transmitters for car safety

Wants life-saving technology made mandatory.
Allie Coyne Aug 19 2014 1:04PM Software
Melbourne mall uses iBeacon to promote shopping offers

Melbourne mall uses iBeacon to promote shopping offers

Shoppers delivered promotions to mobile device.
Penny Wolf Aug 13 2014 11:20AM Networking
Turnbull steps into data retention debate

Turnbull steps into data retention debate

Brandis, Turnbull approach Telstra first for meeting.
Allie Coyne Aug 7 2014 4:00PM Telco/ISP
Telstra picks Adelaide for first wi-fi network hotspot

Telstra picks Adelaide for first wi-fi network hotspot

Prepares pre-Christmas construction.
Allie Coyne Jul 8 2014 4:05PM Networking
Australia to house new spy base for military comms

Australia to house new spy base for military comms

Geraldton facility gets expanded.
Allie Coyne Jul 8 2014 11:26AM Networking
Android devices leak location data

Android devices leak location data

Other operating systems also affected by privacy hole.
Allie Coyne Jul 4 2014 9:54AM Security
Adelaide switches on free outdoor wi-fi

Adelaide switches on free outdoor wi-fi

Internode network nears full completion.
Allie Coyne Jun 25 2014 11:30AM Telco/ISP
Facebook to share first Open Compute Switch, the Wedge

Facebook to share first Open Compute Switch, the Wedge

Operates like an FBOSS.
Juha Saarinen Jun 19 2014 8:31AM Hardware

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