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.

Govt systems to be classed critical infrastructure under cyber reforms

Govt systems to be classed critical infrastructure under cyber reforms

Home Affairs boss reveals.
Justin Hendry Sep 14 2020 6:59AM Strategy
TAFE NSW to overhaul campus wi-fi infrastructure

TAFE NSW to overhaul campus wi-fi infrastructure

Almost 170 sites in scope.
Justin Hendry Sep 11 2020 11:58AM Strategy
Govt unveils IoT code of practice to protect devices from hacking

Govt unveils IoT code of practice to protect devices from hacking

But will it lead to change?
Justin Hendry Sep 3 2020 11:51AM Security
UK's Supreme Court dismisses Huawei and ZTE patent appeals

UK's Supreme Court dismisses Huawei and ZTE patent appeals

Over mobile data technology.
Staff Writer Aug 27 2020 6:20AM Networking
Geoscience Australia moves to replace IT services deal with DXC

Geoscience Australia moves to replace IT services deal with DXC

As IT overhaul continues.
Justin Hendry Aug 24 2020 6:07AM Strategy
Defence worried its $1.8bn Telstra-built network needs urgent action

Defence worried its $1.8bn Telstra-built network needs urgent action

Exclusive: Project scores 'medium-low' delivery confidence rating.
Justin Hendry Aug 10 2020 6:55AM Strategy
ATO extends $1bn Optus megadeal for another 18 months

ATO extends $1bn Optus megadeal for another 18 months

Prepares for network services changeover.
Justin Hendry Jul 17 2020 11:55AM Strategy
Westpac brings its branch network closer to cloud

Westpac brings its branch network closer to cloud

Exclusive: All traffic no longer routed through Sydney.
Ry Crozier Jul 14 2020 12:01AM Financial Services
Huawei to request UK to delay 5G network removal

Huawei to request UK to delay 5G network removal

Via a meeting with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Staff Writer Jul 13 2020 6:57AM Telco/ISP
London's Canary Wharf pioneers seamless wi-fi roaming

London's Canary Wharf pioneers seamless wi-fi roaming

First European commercial rollout of OpenRoaming technology.
Staff Writer Jul 2 2020 11:57AM Telco/ISP
TfNSW brings free wi-fi to all Central Coast train stations

TfNSW brings free wi-fi to all Central Coast train stations

Four-year plan finally realised.
Justin Hendry Jun 26 2020 10:28AM Telco/ISP
Woolworths brings Cisco into large-scale network transformation

Woolworths brings Cisco into large-scale network transformation

Managing connectivity to tens of thousands of networked devices.
Ry Crozier Jun 25 2020 6:58AM Projects
US posts rule allowing US companies to work with Huawei

US posts rule allowing US companies to work with Huawei

On 5G and other standards.
Karen Freifeld Jun 17 2020 10:53AM Networking
Nokia sees broadband equipment orders rise

Nokia sees broadband equipment orders rise

As COVID-19 pressures networks.
Supantha Mukherjee and Anne Kauranen Jun 9 2020 11:55AM Networking
Skype, Zoom get NSW's tick for witnessing legal docs

Skype, Zoom get NSW's tick for witnessing legal docs

In a bid to reduce person-to-person contact during COVID-19.
Justin Hendry Apr 22 2020 4:10PM Networking
ATO inks $73m deal with Canberra Data Centres

ATO inks $73m deal with Canberra Data Centres

Ditches Global Switch.
Justin Hendry Apr 15 2020 6:58AM Strategy
Canberra's secure fibre network services panel grows

Canberra's secure fibre network services panel grows

Finance dept names new suppliers to support ICON.
Justin Hendry Apr 1 2020 1:39PM Strategy
Turn off the microwave to boost wifi, says UK's media regulator

Turn off the microwave to boost wifi, says UK's media regulator

Ovens can slow wifi signals, Britain's media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday.
Staff Writer Mar 26 2020 6:42AM Networking
How Aussie schools are preparing for a COVID-19 shutdown

How Aussie schools are preparing for a COVID-19 shutdown

And the tech that will fill the divide.
Justin Hendry Mar 25 2020 12:01AM Cloud

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