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.

NBN Co's FTTC rollout drives up connections in limbo

NBN Co's FTTC rollout drives up connections in limbo

Topline number rising despite HFC freeze being lifted.
Ry Crozier Aug 28 2018 11:31AM Telco/ISP
AWS to manage on-premises databases

AWS to manage on-premises databases

With a little help from VMware.
Simon Sharwood Aug 28 2018 7:54AM Cloud
VMware brings Horizon cloud services to Australia

VMware brings Horizon cloud services to Australia

And unveils security focused 'Platinum' version of flagship vSphere product.
Simon Sharwood Aug 27 2018 10:00PM Cloud
Free wi-fi comes to Perth's public transport network

Free wi-fi comes to Perth's public transport network

Optus trial begins ahead of wider rollout.
Justin Hendry Aug 27 2018 11:35AM Strategy
VMware cloud update combats Oracle, Microsoft

VMware cloud update combats Oracle, Microsoft

Tweaks licencing to avoid Larry's funnels, matches Satya's DR play.
Simon Sharwood Aug 27 2018 10:01AM Cloud
IBM reveals how it broke its own cloud

IBM reveals how it broke its own cloud

Shut down servers by mistake... and then things got worse.
Simon Sharwood Aug 24 2018 6:50AM Cloud
Vodafone warns investment 'uncertainty' after Huawei 5G ban

Vodafone warns investment 'uncertainty' after Huawei 5G ban

Other telcos less concerned.
Ry Crozier Aug 23 2018 10:52AM Telco/ISP
Huawei, ZTE banned from Australian 5G networks

Huawei, ZTE banned from Australian 5G networks

Govt says security risks too great.
Ry Crozier Aug 23 2018 9:50AM Networking
DTA becomes Microsoft's first protected Aussie govt cloud user

DTA becomes Microsoft's first protected Aussie govt cloud user

Leads adoption for other agencies.
Justin Hendry Aug 22 2018 7:00PM Strategy
Fresh Optus cull claims another 440 staff

Fresh Optus cull claims another 440 staff

"Speaking with affected employees."
Julian Bajkowski Aug 22 2018 12:10PM Financial Services
NBN Co makes Stephen Rue its new CEO

NBN Co makes Stephen Rue its new CEO

Replaces Bill Morrow.
Ry Crozier Aug 22 2018 10:05AM Telco/ISP
TPG and Vodafone Australia discuss merger

TPG and Vodafone Australia discuss merger

Could consolidate market.
Ry Crozier Aug 22 2018 9:28AM Telco/ISP
Govt rebuked for being too 'generous' on data retention costs

Govt rebuked for being too 'generous' on data retention costs

Some providers had full initial costs covered.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2018 1:57PM Security
NBN Co will add FTTC upgrade options to Technology Choice

NBN Co will add FTTC upgrade options to Technology Choice

'It’s just a matter of time'.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2018 12:00PM Telco/ISP
How Monash Uni shook up the way internal IT worked

How Monash Uni shook up the way internal IT worked

Hey consultants. 'Pretend you’re us'.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2018 11:59AM Strategy
NBN Co deploys 58 percent of the FTTC it had hoped to

NBN Co deploys 58 percent of the FTTC it had hoped to

More reasons to watch the next corporate plan.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2018 6:43AM Telco/ISP
VMware-on-AWS Australia region goes live

VMware-on-AWS Australia region goes live

56 sockets, 1,008 cores, 14TB RAM and 299.6TB storage.
Simon Sharwood Aug 20 2018 12:20PM Cloud
Aussie Broadband wants NBN wireless users switched to fixed line

Aussie Broadband wants NBN wireless users switched to fixed line

To ease pressure on network.
Ry Crozier Aug 20 2018 10:20AM Telco/ISP
NetApp cloud services to hit Australia from September

NetApp cloud services to hit Australia from September

Local cloud NAS coming to Azure, Google cloud and AWS
Simon Sharwood Aug 20 2018 6:52AM Cloud
NBN Co pilots process to catch line speed degradation

NBN Co pilots process to catch line speed degradation

Triggers truck roll at 20 percent drop.
Ry Crozier Aug 17 2018 12:00PM Telco/ISP

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