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 to get three more years to repay $19.5bn govt loan

NBN Co to get three more years to repay $19.5bn govt loan

As it looks to raise private equity.
Ry Crozier Aug 31 2018 11:10AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's HFC pause cost $900m

NBN Co's HFC pause cost $900m

Long-awaited number released.
Ry Crozier Aug 31 2018 10:38AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's build costs rise $2bn, 1.2m premises delayed

NBN Co's build costs rise $2bn, 1.2m premises delayed

HFC and fixed wireless problems bite.
Ry Crozier Aug 31 2018 9:29AM Telco/ISP
MacTel profits climb on back of "megatrends"

MacTel profits climb on back of "megatrends"

Continues DC investment.
Matt Johnston Aug 30 2018 12:03PM Telco/ISP
TPG, Vodafone Australia agree on $15bn merger

TPG, Vodafone Australia agree on $15bn merger

Merged entity to drop Vodafone name, at least for official purposes.
Justin Hendry Aug 30 2018 9:25AM Strategy
DTA shows Microsoft cloud is ready for 'protected' govt data

DTA shows Microsoft cloud is ready for 'protected' govt data

The key security controls, and the effort to create them.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2018 6:55AM Cloud
NBN Co sets up ops centre exclusively for business

NBN Co sets up ops centre exclusively for business

Special treatment designed to coax big accounts to switch.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2018 12:01AM Telco/ISP
CBA goes infrastructure-as-code

CBA goes infrastructure-as-code

Private cloud cheaper than public cloud, dual use Azure and AWS for same workloads.
Simon Sharwood Aug 29 2018 12:00PM Cloud
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

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