Spotlight on telecommunications & networking Spotlight on telecommunications & networking

As the rollout of the NBN presses on, 5G is fast approaching along with regulatory changes that will shape enterprise buyers and suppliers alike.

These shifts all come as Internet of things becomes ubiquitous, mobile evolves to a default consumer and workplace channel and intelligent and intuitive networks evolve rapidly.

In our Spotlight on Telecommunications and Networking, iTnews examines how and why enterprises and government are responding to new challenges, innovations and solutions as they emerge.

EU demands scrutiny of 5G risks but no bloc-wide Huawei ban

EU demands scrutiny of 5G risks but no bloc-wide Huawei ban

Leaves countries to decide whether to ban.
Foo Yun Chee Mar 27 2019 6:40AM Security
Telstra scoping NSW rail corridor mobile upgrade

Telstra scoping NSW rail corridor mobile upgrade

Looks at infrastructure needs.
Justin Hendry Mar 27 2019 6:00AM Telco/ISP
EU copyright reforms pits creative industry against internet activists

EU copyright reforms pits creative industry against internet activists

Artists back push for ISP upload filtering laws.
Foo Yun Chee Mar 26 2019 6:44AM Telco/ISP
EU to drop threat of Huawei ban but wants 5G risks monitored: sources

EU to drop threat of Huawei ban but wants 5G risks monitored: sources

Despite US calls for action.
Staff Writers Mar 25 2019 7:15AM Security
NBN Co's on-time connections slip to 84 percent

NBN Co's on-time connections slip to 84 percent

Problems persist in the activation process.
Ry Crozier Mar 21 2019 3:10PM Telco/ISP
Human Services finally completes plan for free Centrelink wi-fi after 10 years

Human Services finally completes plan for free Centrelink wi-fi after 10 years

But forget playing Candy Crush.
Justin Hendry Mar 21 2019 6:55AM Telco/ISP
SAP ousts in-house programmers

SAP ousts in-house programmers

Top software talent shipped out.
Douglas Busvine Mar 21 2019 6:31AM Financial Services
Govt to spend $220m on mobile, co-fund NBN area switches

Govt to spend $220m on mobile, co-fund NBN area switches

Responds to regional telecommunications review.
Ry Crozier Mar 20 2019 3:44PM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus and Vodafone temporarily block websites after Christchurch attack

Telstra, Optus and Vodafone temporarily block websites after Christchurch attack

Updated: As NZ telcos seek longer-term solution.
Ry Crozier Mar 19 2019 10:01AM Security
Telstra and Optus secure round four mobile blackspot sites

Telstra and Optus secure round four mobile blackspot sites

First activations later this year.
Ry Crozier Mar 18 2019 1:42PM Telco/ISP
AFP eyes protected Microsoft cloud

AFP eyes protected Microsoft cloud

Prepares to stand up Office 365 PoC.
Justin Hendry Mar 14 2019 11:58AM Strategy
Telstra to act faster to fix copper faults

Telstra to act faster to fix copper faults

Must carry more spares, perform upgrades.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2019 5:05PM Telco/ISP
Google services like Gmail, storage hit by Asia Pacific issue

Google services like Gmail, storage hit by Asia Pacific issue

Causes three hours of pain for customers.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2019 2:48PM Cloud
Vodafone starts re-purposing 2100 MHz spectrum to 4G

Vodafone starts re-purposing 2100 MHz spectrum to 4G

Work to continue through 2019.
Ry Crozier Mar 11 2019 9:37AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co argues 'no strong basis' for fixed wireless fines

NBN Co argues 'no strong basis' for fixed wireless fines

Because it doesn’t offer busy hour performance guarantees.
Ry Crozier Mar 8 2019 1:05PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone says NBN Co still providing dodgy speed data

Vodafone says NBN Co still providing dodgy speed data

Retail service providers fear more legal problems.
Ry Crozier Mar 8 2019 1:05PM Telco/ISP
Bendigo Things Network named best local government IT project

Bendigo Things Network named best local government IT project

In 2019 iTnews Benchmark Awards.
Staff Writers Mar 8 2019 6:01AM Strategy
Airservices soars on Benchmarks win for IaaS shift

Airservices soars on Benchmarks win for IaaS shift

Named best federal government IT project.
Staff Writers Mar 8 2019 6:01AM Strategy
Huawei sues US government over federal business ban

Huawei sues US government over federal business ban

Last resort for NDAA repeal.
Staff Writers Mar 7 2019 2:13PM Security
Qld offers up commuter data in return for transport messaging network

Qld offers up commuter data in return for transport messaging network

Trade-off for Wi-Fi, improved real-time information.
Justin Hendry Mar 7 2019 12:55PM Networking

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