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 reveals over half of lines in limbo are HFC

NBN Co reveals over half of lines in limbo are HFC

Analysis: Breaks down 'not yet ready to connect' numbers.
Ry Crozier Sep 13 2017 11:34AM Telco/ISP
Google nabs Telstra exec to lead Aussie cloud business

Google nabs Telstra exec to lead Aussie cloud business

Relying on decade-plus experience with end users.
Allie Coyne Sep 12 2017 4:19PM Strategy
Telstra wants voice-only NBN users back

Telstra wants voice-only NBN users back

Reveals mysterious ‘Product Hybrid’.
Ry Crozier Sep 12 2017 12:10PM Telco/ISP
Superloop grows fixed wireless footprint with NuSkope buy

Superloop grows fixed wireless footprint with NuSkope buy

Lays out millimetre-wave ambitions.
Ry Crozier Sep 11 2017 11:51AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sets up own labs to train its techs

NBN Co sets up own labs to train its techs

Won’t rely on equipment makers to run training.
Ry Crozier Sep 11 2017 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Broadband tax edges closer to reality

Broadband tax edges closer to reality

As long as some ministerial powers are wound back.
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2017 7:08PM Telco/ISP
OpenStack takes first steps to let its parts stand alone

OpenStack takes first steps to let its parts stand alone

Brings 'composability' to Ironic and Cinder.
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2017 6:30AM Software
No limits on telcos as slice of 5G spectrum auctioned

No limits on telcos as slice of 5G spectrum auctioned

But 4G restrictions remain.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2017 6:10PM Telco/ISP
Telcos may be forced to equip towers with more power

Telcos may be forced to equip towers with more power

Bushfire-prone zones up for extra outage protection.
Ry Crozier Sep 4 2017 11:37AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co says it may not overbuild all FTTN

NBN Co says it may not overbuild all FTTN

Could pick and choose areas of demand.
Ry Crozier Sep 4 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Qantas prepares to move in-flight wi-fi out of trial

Qantas prepares to move in-flight wi-fi out of trial

Sets up proper network construct.
Ry Crozier Sep 1 2017 1:28PM Telco/ISP
Why selling NBN like it's ADSL makes no sense

Why selling NBN like it's ADSL makes no sense

And four more key take-outs from the NBN corporate plan.
Ry Crozier Aug 31 2017 2:04PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co warns limbo premises to peak at 400k

NBN Co warns limbo premises to peak at 400k

Before scaling back to zero by build completion.
Ry Crozier Aug 31 2017 12:13PM Telco/ISP
Macquarie Telecom plots new Sydney data centre

Macquarie Telecom plots new Sydney data centre

Will decide whether to build or buy in next six months.
Steven Kiernan Aug 31 2017 11:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co raises expected FTTC cost to $2900

NBN Co raises expected FTTC cost to $2900

Pushes 200,000 premises RFS dates into 2019.
Ry Crozier Aug 31 2017 10:35AM Telco/ISP
Agencies must 'wear the risk' of outsourcing: MacGibbon

Agencies must 'wear the risk' of outsourcing: MacGibbon

In shift to the cloud.
Justin Hendry Aug 30 2017 4:00PM Strategy
NBN Co sees huge rise in users wanting out of FTTN

NBN Co sees huge rise in users wanting out of FTTN

Applications balloon for individuals and council areas.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2017 1:34PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co rejects Telstra plan to sell $5bn future revenue

NBN Co rejects Telstra plan to sell $5bn future revenue

Can’t see a benefit.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2017 11:41AM Telco/ISP
Telstra's NSW users suffer internet problems

Telstra's NSW users suffer internet problems

DNS failure outed as cause.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2017 8:55AM Telco/ISP
Aussie internet pain after Asian subsea cables cut

Aussie internet pain after Asian subsea cables cut

SEA-ME-WE3 facing problems to mid-October.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2017 8:30AM Telco/ISP

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