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.

Meet Australia's new IT ministers

Meet Australia's new IT ministers

Innovation goes missing.
Allie Coyne , Paris Cowan Sep 16 2013 3:10PM Strategy
'Wi-fi allergies' issue flares up in Australia

'Wi-fi allergies' issue flares up in Australia

Search for evidence gains momentum.
Ry Crozier Sep 10 2013 6:35AM Telco/ISP
Cisco to cut 4000 jobs in face of weak sector growth

Cisco to cut 4000 jobs in face of weak sector growth

Slow demand forecast.
Bill Rigby Aug 15 2013 8:41AM Networking
Coalition expects mobile telcos to match blackspot funds

Coalition expects mobile telcos to match blackspot funds

Pot of funds offered to carriers, at a price.
Ry Crozier Aug 13 2013 12:29PM Telco/ISP
Voters lose in Albanese vs Turnbull showdown

Voters lose in Albanese vs Turnbull showdown

Comment: The NBN debate wash-up.
Ry Crozier Aug 13 2013 6:39AM Telco/ISP
Juniper investigated for corrupt business practices

Juniper investigated for corrupt business practices

Cooperating with authorities.
Juha Saarinen Aug 12 2013 7:51AM Telco/ISP
Internode to deploy free outdoor wi-fi in Adelaide

Internode to deploy free outdoor wi-fi in Adelaide

Wins $1.5 million project.
Ry Crozier Aug 7 2013 1:46PM Telco/ISP
End of an era? CSIRO wifi patent nears expiry

End of an era? CSIRO wifi patent nears expiry

What's next for Australian inventors?
Charis Palmer Aug 1 2013 6:50AM Strategy
Parramatta to switch on '5G wifi' network

Parramatta to switch on '5G wifi' network

Soft launch for several months?
Ry Crozier Jul 9 2013 6:28AM Telco/ISP
Telstra unveils next-gen exchange on wheels

Telstra unveils next-gen exchange on wheels

Two new units deployed to the field.
Ry Crozier Jul 5 2013 9:00AM Telco/ISP
Industry welcomes Albanese to Comms portfolio

Industry welcomes Albanese to Comms portfolio

Infrastructure experience deemed helpful to NBN.
Allie Coyne Jul 1 2013 3:00PM Networking
Meet Australia's new Communications Minister

Meet Australia's new Communications Minister

Albanese replaces Conroy; Husic, Carr, Lundy promoted.
Allie Coyne Jul 1 2013 8:39AM Networking
Data breach notification law misses Senate

Data breach notification law misses Senate

But will stay on Coalition agenda.
Allie Coyne Jun 28 2013 4:14PM Security
Deadline missed for data breach notification bill

Deadline missed for data breach notification bill

But will stay on Coalition agenda.
Allie Coyne Jun 28 2013 4:09PM Security
Senate committee slams AGs for hindering data retention inquiry

Senate committee slams AGs for hindering data retention inquiry

Attorney General's Department leaves Senate committee 'flying blind'.
Darren Pauli Jun 24 2013 7:22PM Security
Aussie telcos mull mixed cellular-Wi-Fi networks

Aussie telcos mull mixed cellular-Wi-Fi networks

Traffic steering buoys HetNet talk.
Ry Crozier Jun 14 2013 6:34AM Telco/ISP
Feds set 2017 deadline for online services

Feds set 2017 deadline for online services

'Digital first' plan unveiled to underpin 2011 strategy.
Ry Crozier Jun 12 2013 11:12AM Strategy
The NBN stop-work demand that wasn't

The NBN stop-work demand that wasn't

Analysis: Something even the Ministers can agree on.
Ry Crozier Jun 6 2013 6:25AM Telco/ISP
Defence faces delays on Telstra comms overhaul

Defence faces delays on Telstra comms overhaul

Red tape may cause more problems.
Ry Crozier Jun 5 2013 1:06PM Networking
Optus kicks off TD-LTE network

Optus kicks off TD-LTE network

Two new devices.
Allie Coyne May 20 2013 11:21AM Telco/ISP

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