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.

Oracle buys eServGlobal's mobile billing system

Oracle buys eServGlobal's mobile billing system

Snaps up Aussie platform.
David Neal May 28 2010 6:48AM Software
HP fires up in network battle with Cisco

HP fires up in network battle with Cisco

Touts standards-based ‘third wave’ of networking.
Liz Tay May 20 2010 2:07PM Networking
Manly Fast Ferry offers free WiFi

Manly Fast Ferry offers free WiFi

Sydney Ferries to release tender for similar services.
Tanya Hall May 17 2010 3:30PM Networking
Google admits harvesting Wi-Fi data with Street View cars

Google admits harvesting Wi-Fi data with Street View cars

Says data traffic collection was a simple mistake.
Iain Thomson May 16 2010 11:09PM Security
German man fined for poor Wi-Fi security

German man fined for poor Wi-Fi security

Not using a network password costs $164.
Iain Thomson May 16 2010 11:09PM Security
Wireless bodies co-operate on multi-gigabit Wi-Fi

Wireless bodies co-operate on multi-gigabit Wi-Fi

To encourage development of new products.
Dan Worth May 11 2010 6:59AM Networking
Soul failure exposed in Sydney home invasion

Soul failure exposed in Sydney home invasion

Mobile caller's location couldn't be confirmed.
Staff Writers May 7 2010 1:47PM Telco/ISP
Facebook flaw exposes private information

Facebook flaw exposes private information

Social site admits to privacy settings 'bug'.
Dan Worth May 6 2010 6:45AM Security
Microsoft unveils Spindex social media aggregator

Microsoft unveils Spindex social media aggregator

Service will bring social networking information together in one place.
May 6 2010 6:45AM Software
Google defends Street View Wi-Fi data collection

Google defends Street View Wi-Fi data collection

Google has been forced to defend itself once again over its controversial Street View service, after it emerged that its cars also collect data on Wi-Fi networks and Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.
Dan Worth Apr 29 2010 9:16AM Security
Google defends Street View privacy

Google defends Street View privacy

All your MAC address are belong to us.
Spencer Dalziel Apr 29 2010 5:44AM Networking
Apple iPad cleared for use in Israel

Apple iPad cleared for use in Israel

Government lifts ban after interference testing.
Iain Thomson Apr 27 2010 4:29PM Security
VeriSign warns of major social networking threat

VeriSign warns of major social networking threat

Firm uncovers black market trading in millions of compromised accounts.
Phil Muncaster Apr 23 2010 1:59PM Security
HP upgrades networking portfolio after 3Com buy

HP upgrades networking portfolio after 3Com buy

Combines ProCurves products with TippingPoint.
Dan Worth Apr 20 2010 7:03AM Networking
Israel bans the iPad over Wi-Fi fears

Israel bans the iPad over Wi-Fi fears

Interference issues keep tablet out of country.
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2010 1:59PM Hardware
Boingo recoils over test email blunder

Boingo recoils over test email blunder

IT system developed artificial intelligence?
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2010 1:51PM Software
HP wraps up 3Com buy

HP wraps up 3Com buy

Company moves forward with an eye on ProCurve.
Shaun Nichols Apr 13 2010 11:46AM Networking
Analysis: A dozen reasons not to buy an iPad

Analysis: A dozen reasons not to buy an iPad

Why you should wait for the next version.
Anthony Caruana Apr 8 2010 11:10AM Hardware
Apple admits iPad can't do wireless well

Apple admits iPad can't do wireless well

Stand closer to the router.
Nick Farrell Apr 8 2010 1:28AM Hardware
AOL looking to sell or close Bebo

AOL looking to sell or close Bebo

Company reportedly exploring sale of networking site.
Shaun Nichols Apr 7 2010 3:10PM Software

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