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 start DOCSIS 3.1 field trials in February

NBN Co to start DOCSIS 3.1 field trials in February

After wrapping up lab technology testing.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2017 6:01AM Networking
Westpac sees big early savings from cloud shift

Westpac sees big early savings from cloud shift

70 percent fall in infrastructure costs.
Allie Coyne Aug 18 2017 6:55AM Networking
Regional comms minister in dual citizen scandal

Regional comms minister in dual citizen scandal

Will not stand aside.
Ry Crozier Aug 18 2017 6:42AM Telco/ISP
Telstra to launch low-cost mobile brand

Telstra to launch low-cost mobile brand

Makes play ahead of TPG’s network arrival.
Ry Crozier Aug 17 2017 11:43AM Telco/ISP
Telstra plans to sell $5bn in future NBN revenue

Telstra plans to sell $5bn in future NBN revenue

Warns future CVC charges will bite.
Ry Crozier Aug 17 2017 9:55AM Telco/ISP
Amaysim addresses 'tech cost' of growth spurt

Amaysim addresses 'tech cost' of growth spurt

Rethinking architecture and infrastructure.
Ry Crozier Aug 17 2017 6:55AM Strategy
NBN Co may flip problem FTTN lines to different tech

NBN Co may flip problem FTTN lines to different tech

If nothing else works.
Ry Crozier Aug 15 2017 4:30PM Telco/ISP
Senate passes controversial telco sector security bill

Senate passes controversial telco sector security bill

To be implemented over a 12-month period.
Juha Saarinen Aug 15 2017 6:21AM Security
NBN chief tells Vodafone to accept prices or walk

NBN chief tells Vodafone to accept prices or walk

"No sympathy" for newcomer's complaints.
Ry Crozier Aug 14 2017 4:25PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to "prioritise" enterprise orders

NBN Co to "prioritise" enterprise orders

Chases corporate coin.
Ry Crozier Aug 14 2017 9:47AM Telco/ISP
Southern Cross asks for quotes for new Pacific cable build

Southern Cross asks for quotes for new Pacific cable build

Ocean survey completed, found shorter route and unknown shipwreck.
Juha Saarinen Aug 14 2017 6:00AM Telco/ISP
55 NBN lineworkers given the boot

55 NBN lineworkers given the boot

Labour hire company makes cuts, union claims.
Staff Writers Aug 11 2017 3:49PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals 54,000 FTTN users can't get over 25 Mbps

NBN Co reveals 54,000 FTTN users can't get over 25 Mbps

Shows speed profiles for copper technology.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 1:49PM Telco/ISP
NBN rivals weigh options to deal with broadband tax

NBN rivals weigh options to deal with broadband tax

Opinions divided.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 11:51AM Telco/ISP
NBN CVC usage climbs as new discounts begin

NBN CVC usage climbs as new discounts begin

On the move, but by how much?
Staff Writers Aug 11 2017 10:55AM Telco/ISP
Govt drops NBN tax bombshell

Govt drops NBN tax bombshell

Consumers would only pay 20c more if enterprise was exempt.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 6:55AM Telco/ISP
TPG revises reach of FTTB network

TPG revises reach of FTTB network

Future of 500k premises target in doubt.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 6:22AM Telco/ISP
Virgin Australia to put inflight wi-fi on local, international flights

Virgin Australia to put inflight wi-fi on local, international flights

Free base-level service for local flyers.
Allie Coyne Aug 10 2017 9:01AM Telco/ISP
Sydney man gets suspended jail sentence for giving 8000 people free Foxtel

Sydney man gets suspended jail sentence for giving 8000 people free Foxtel

Part of broader piracy probe.
Staff Writers Aug 9 2017 11:42AM Telco/ISP
Bevan Slattery unveils IT services marketplace

Bevan Slattery unveils IT services marketplace

Cloudscene upgraded from directory to tender site.
Steven Kiernan Aug 9 2017 11:23AM Software

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