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 lures Nokia boss to CTO role

NBN Co lures Nokia boss to CTO role

Takes on vacant position.
Allie Coyne Aug 4 2017 1:33PM Strategy
Telstra clears last microwave links out of 4G band

Telstra clears last microwave links out of 4G band

Last link to go by early next year.
Ry Crozier Aug 3 2017 10:41AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co says FTTC dreams thwarted by board, govt

NBN Co says FTTC dreams thwarted by board, govt

Questions if remaining FTTN users would wait for an upgrade.
Ry Crozier Aug 3 2017 6:35AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co looks to raise minimum broadband speeds

NBN Co looks to raise minimum broadband speeds

Examines 12Mbps future, Netflix performance guarantees.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2017 11:08AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone halves loss in first half

Vodafone halves loss in first half

Promises 1800 new and upgraded cell sites this year.
Juha Saarinen Aug 1 2017 3:00PM Telco/ISP
Govt steps in to stop NBN blame game

Govt steps in to stop NBN blame game

Demands data from across industry.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 12:16PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co tests entry into emergency comms

NBN Co tests entry into emergency comms

New front in efforts to grow its remit.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 12:03PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone says too hard to sell NBN 'quality'

Vodafone says too hard to sell NBN 'quality'

Construct confuses customers.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 10:50AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone will offer 4G while customers wait for NBN

Vodafone will offer 4G while customers wait for NBN

Temporary fixed-like service delivered over mobile network.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 6:49AM Telco/ISP
Telstra won't cop blame from NBN Co CEO over price war

Telstra won't cop blame from NBN Co CEO over price war

'Surprised' by allegations.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2017 6:17PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co warns positive financial return on shaky ground

NBN Co warns positive financial return on shaky ground

Current revenue levels won’t cut it.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2017 1:33PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co boss declares war with internet providers

NBN Co boss declares war with internet providers

Blames ISPs for performance problems.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2017 12:36PM Telco/ISP
MyRepublic has a year to make 1Gbps NBN plans work

MyRepublic has a year to make 1Gbps NBN plans work

By agitating for cheaper wholesale prices.
Ry Crozier Jul 27 2017 1:29PM Telco/ISP
PwC Australia loses IT services head

PwC Australia loses IT services head

Exec takes role at VMware.
Ry Crozier Jul 25 2017 12:47PM Strategy
Telstra creates 'digital incubator' to tweak services

Telstra creates 'digital incubator' to tweak services

Reveals projects in provisioning and notifications.
Ry Crozier Jul 24 2017 2:04PM Telco/ISP
Optus will spend $1bn to improve its regional mobile network

Optus will spend $1bn to improve its regional mobile network

Amidst regional roaming legal battle.
Allie Coyne Jul 21 2017 10:39AM Telco/ISP
Superloop joins broadband tax opposition

Superloop joins broadband tax opposition

Asks for USO to be redirected to NBN Co instead.
Ry Crozier Jul 20 2017 8:30PM Telco/ISP
ACCC doesn't think FTTN's bad name to blame for NBN backhaul woes

ACCC doesn't think FTTN's bad name to blame for NBN backhaul woes

But will examine the allegation.
Ry Crozier Jul 20 2017 12:45PM Telco/ISP
AWS warns users about open S3 buckets

AWS warns users about open S3 buckets

Following Dow Jones bungle.
Allie Coyne Jul 19 2017 2:50PM Security
Misconfigured AWS bucket sees 2m Dow Jones user details exposed

Misconfigured AWS bucket sees 2m Dow Jones user details exposed

Personal data and some credit card info left vulnerable.
a Staff Writer Jul 19 2017 7:18AM Financial Services

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