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 sees the dissection of its wholesale deals

NBN Co sees the dissection of its wholesale deals

Regulator turns up heat with concerns.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 5:42PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband wants NBN Co to remediate wireless

Aussie Broadband wants NBN Co to remediate wireless

Just like HFC network.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 2:12PM Telco/ISP
TIO tries to match NBN complaints to access techs

TIO tries to match NBN complaints to access techs

Could provide new picture of customer experience.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 11:31AM Telco/ISP
Orica looks to AI, robotics for blast ops

Orica looks to AI, robotics for blast ops

Set to buy small tech firms.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 11:30AM Strategy
Oracle to buy Australia's Aconex for $1.56bn

Oracle to buy Australia's Aconex for $1.56bn

To provide end-to-end project management offering.
Allie Coyne Dec 18 2017 8:51AM Cloud
Queensland wants to build its own NBN

Queensland wants to build its own NBN

Updated: To boost connectivity for regional communities.
Allie Coyne Dec 17 2017 7:09PM Telco/ISP
ACCC sues Optus for rushing users onto NBN

ACCC sues Optus for rushing users onto NBN

Allegedly misled HFC customers about timelines.
Allie Coyne Dec 15 2017 12:08PM Telco/ISP
US regulator scraps net neutrality

US regulator scraps net neutrality

Despite big opposition.
David Shepardson Dec 15 2017 6:12AM Financial Services
TPG moves on discounted 50Mbps NBN tier

TPG moves on discounted 50Mbps NBN tier

As other RSPs continue to rejig plans.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2017 2:02PM Telco/ISP
Telstra pays $50m for Brisbane 5G spectrum

Telstra pays $50m for Brisbane 5G spectrum

Emerges as major auction winner.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2017 10:10AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co hopes new prices will reveal network's power

NBN Co hopes new prices will reveal network's power

How the new model stacks up.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2017 12:01AM Telco/ISP
How McDonald's takes your UberEats orders

How McDonald's takes your UberEats orders

Using microservices, Docker and Amazon.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2017 6:45AM Cloud
National cancer register switched on, nine months late

National cancer register switched on, nine months late

System goes live for HPV tests.
Justin Hendry Dec 12 2017 12:00PM Software
Govt confirms business NBN tax is scope creep

Govt confirms business NBN tax is scope creep

Not part of original modelling.
Ry Crozier Dec 12 2017 6:15AM Telco/ISP
AFP's foreign metadata disclosures dip

AFP's foreign metadata disclosures dip

New figures revealed in quick succession.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2017 2:30PM Telco/ISP
Optus dumps billing for third-party content subscriptions

Optus dumps billing for third-party content subscriptions

Telco bills no longer open to games and quizzes.
Allie Coyne Dec 11 2017 12:39PM Telco/ISP
Optus admits to slow NBN speeds for 8700 users

Optus admits to slow NBN speeds for 8700 users

Will compensate customers for underperformance.
Allie Coyne Dec 11 2017 10:53AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co moves to keep activations on track

NBN Co moves to keep activations on track

Doubles down to meet its numbers.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2017 6:44AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co takes $50m revenue hit on HFC delay

NBN Co takes $50m revenue hit on HFC delay

But later-than-expected takings could reach $500m.
Ry Crozier Dec 8 2017 10:35AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft patents foldable smartphone designs

Microsoft patents foldable smartphone designs

Former and current Nokia engineers listed as inventors.
Juha Saarinen Dec 8 2017 9:00AM Hardware

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