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.

Exetel to offer NBN-like mobile service

Exetel to offer NBN-like mobile service

Underpinned by Optus.
Ry Crozier Oct 30 2017 10:39AM Telco/ISP
NBN, mobile blackspots could face legal challenge

NBN, mobile blackspots could face legal challenge

Labor advice questions validity of decisions.
Ry Crozier Oct 30 2017 10:23AM Telco/ISP
Telstra first out of gates with RCS next-gen messaging

Telstra first out of gates with RCS next-gen messaging

Feature-rich texting for Android users.
Juha Saarinen Oct 27 2017 6:22AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co strikes Defence connectivity deal

NBN Co strikes Defence connectivity deal

Upgrades links to 'non-operational' on-base premises.
Ry Crozier Oct 27 2017 6:01AM Telco/ISP
Big job losses as Optus outsources to Nokia

Big job losses as Optus outsources to Nokia

Up to 170 staff let go.
Allie Coyne Oct 26 2017 2:53PM Telco/ISP
Optus cuts 70 jobs from Business unit

Optus cuts 70 jobs from Business unit

More could still come.
Allie Coyne Oct 26 2017 12:26PM Telco/ISP
Google and Cisco team up for hybrid cloud

Google and Cisco team up for hybrid cloud

Open standards solution.
Juha Saarinen Oct 26 2017 6:45AM Storage
TIO rejigs to better handle NBN complaints

TIO rejigs to better handle NBN complaints

Adopts call by joint parliamentary inquiry.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2017 10:17AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co leaves speeds data release to RSPs

NBN Co leaves speeds data release to RSPs

Won’t release stats itself.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2017 8:53AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co looks to launch uncongested 50Mbps service

NBN Co looks to launch uncongested 50Mbps service

Will confirm details before end of the year.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co turns to G.fast to entice business

NBN Co turns to G.fast to entice business

Higher-speed FTTC/B connections.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2017 6:01AM Telco/ISP
Vocus targets 10 percent of all NBN users

Vocus targets 10 percent of all NBN users

Tries to 'insulate' itself against backhaul costs.
Ry Crozier Oct 24 2017 10:48AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft goes Cray with supercomputing as a service

Microsoft goes Cray with supercomputing as a service

Workflows in Azure.
Juha Saarinen Oct 24 2017 10:00AM Hardware
Govt looks to courts to salvage NBN model

Govt looks to courts to salvage NBN model

Analysis: Shuts down most other options.
Ry Crozier Oct 23 2017 8:00PM Telco/ISP
Vocus to sell Aussie data centres, NZ business

Vocus to sell Aussie data centres, NZ business

Looking to offload more non-core assets.
Allie Coyne , Ry Crozier Oct 23 2017 9:51AM Telco/ISP
ACCC decides not to regulate regional mobile roaming

ACCC decides not to regulate regional mobile roaming

Telstra holds onto its network.
Allie Coyne Oct 23 2017 9:10AM Telco/ISP
NBN CEO casts doubt on ability to turn profit

NBN CEO casts doubt on ability to turn profit

Analysis: Your move, government.
Ry Crozier Oct 23 2017 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Telstra puts drones into production in Tasmania

Telstra puts drones into production in Tasmania

For asset maintenance and site inspection.
Allie Coyne Oct 20 2017 11:25AM Telco/ISP
IBM and former CIO Jeff Smith settle trade secrets lawsuit

IBM and former CIO Jeff Smith settle trade secrets lawsuit

Exec decides against moving to AWS.
Allie Coyne Oct 20 2017 7:00AM Strategy
Vocus' transformation chief exits after three months

Vocus' transformation chief exits after three months

As group widens overhaul efforts.
Allie Coyne Oct 18 2017 3:06PM Strategy

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