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.

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
Optus reveals actual NBN speed stats

Optus reveals actual NBN speed stats

As RSPs cut 'up to' speeds from advertising.
Ry Crozier Dec 8 2017 6:35AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband to reveal its NBN CVC allocations

Aussie Broadband to reveal its NBN CVC allocations

'Work in progress'.
Ry Crozier Dec 7 2017 3:40PM Telco/ISP
Vocus says Aussie internet traffic will go west

Vocus says Aussie internet traffic will go west

Predicts 50-50 routing split in 1.5 years.
Ry Crozier Dec 7 2017 11:30AM Telco/ISP
TPG expands initial 4G clusters to Adelaide, Brisbane

TPG expands initial 4G clusters to Adelaide, Brisbane

Flags move into regional centres.
Ry Crozier Dec 6 2017 1:30PM Telco/ISP
TPG to build Adelaide City's 10Gbps fibre network

TPG to build Adelaide City's 10Gbps fibre network

Project to connect 1000 sites.
Ry Crozier Dec 6 2017 11:23AM Telco/ISP
Facebook, Google left out of Aussie safe harbour copyright changes

Facebook, Google left out of Aussie safe harbour copyright changes

Govt tables new bill.
Allie Coyne Dec 6 2017 11:11AM Telco/ISP
Atlassian lifts lid on 500TB data lake

Atlassian lifts lid on 500TB data lake

Unpicks architecture and revamps its pieces.
Ry Crozier Dec 5 2017 12:00PM Cloud
Inside Macquarie Group's 'Arturo' public cloud push

Inside Macquarie Group's 'Arturo' public cloud push

How it allayed risk to run in Amazon.
Ry Crozier Dec 5 2017 6:30AM Cloud
Vodafone launches NBN plans

Vodafone launches NBN plans

For six cities.
Juha Saarinen Dec 4 2017 8:00AM Telco/ISP
Aussie internet suffers as subsea cable cut again

Aussie internet suffers as subsea cable cut again

Just six weeks after repairs.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2017 6:20AM Telco/ISP
How Minter Ellison resolved 'long-standing' IT, process grievances

How Minter Ellison resolved 'long-standing' IT, process grievances

Brings together national e-discovery ops.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2017 12:00AM Cloud
ACCC to start broadband monitoring next month

ACCC to start broadband monitoring next month

As watchdog warns ISPs to fix marketing.
Allie Coyne Dec 1 2017 9:59AM Telco/ISP
Telstra tries to smooth migration to NBN FTTC

Telstra tries to smooth migration to NBN FTTC

Suggests changes to regulated rules.
Ry Crozier Dec 1 2017 9:47AM Telco/ISP
Telstra forecasts $700m hit from NBN HFC freeze

Telstra forecasts $700m hit from NBN HFC freeze

Financial position assured if NBN Co axes rest of HFC rollout.
Allie Coyne , Ry Crozier Dec 1 2017 8:29AM Telco/ISP
MacTel builds Aussie NOC to avoid Nokia offshoring

MacTel builds Aussie NOC to avoid Nokia offshoring

Brings function back in house.
Steven Kiernan Dec 1 2017 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Shell creates 'Skypad' app to refuel aircraft faster

Shell creates 'Skypad' app to refuel aircraft faster

To deploy at 150 airports globally by end of year.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2017 11:08AM Cloud

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