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.

Bad map data sees 700k fewer premises in NBN

Bad map data sees 700k fewer premises in NBN

Effect to be quantified in next corporate plan.
Ry Crozier Jul 12 2017 6:40AM Telco/ISP
New bidder enters the battle for Vocus

New bidder enters the battle for Vocus

Puts in matching $2.2bn offer.
Allie Coyne Jul 11 2017 10:20AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co blames micronode problems on activation process

NBN Co blames micronode problems on activation process

Creates new way to get users connected.
Ry Crozier Jul 11 2017 6:32AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co finally reveals extent of micronode problem

NBN Co finally reveals extent of micronode problem

Only 1 percent of boxes are serviceable.
Ry Crozier Jul 10 2017 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Delays hit Defence's massive data centre overhaul

Delays hit Defence's massive data centre overhaul

Delivery deadline set back.
Allie Coyne Jul 7 2017 6:45AM Strategy
Hugh Bradlow to leave Telstra after 22 years

Hugh Bradlow to leave Telstra after 22 years

Calls time on long and varied career.
Ry Crozier Jul 6 2017 5:48PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals early ratios for FTTN replacement

NBN Co reveals early ratios for FTTN replacement

Newer FTTC unlikely to be dominant access tech.
Ry Crozier Jul 6 2017 11:15AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co targets unstable FTTN connections

NBN Co targets unstable FTTN connections

Plans to introduce dynamic line provisioning technology.
Ry Crozier Jul 5 2017 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co deploys fresh copper to new homes

NBN Co deploys fresh copper to new homes

First premises declared RFS under revised policy.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2017 2:53PM Telco/ISP
More than half of NBN staff earn at least $100k

More than half of NBN staff earn at least $100k

As contractor spend tops $274m.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2017 2:05PM Financial Services
Service NSW shifts thinking to hybrid cloud

Service NSW shifts thinking to hybrid cloud

Google tools find greater usage.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2017 6:35AM Software
NBN Co bets on HFC to boost its revenues

NBN Co bets on HFC to boost its revenues

Forecasts average residential user will contribute $49 a month.
Ry Crozier Jul 3 2017 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Dropbox seeks to hire IPO underwriters

Dropbox seeks to hire IPO underwriters

Would be biggest US tech company to go public since Snap.
Liana B. Baker and Lauren Hirsch Jul 3 2017 6:49AM Storage
Brandis' telco security reforms given go-ahead

Brandis' telco security reforms given go-ahead

But committee wants better clarity, rules on metadata offshoring.
Allie Coyne Jun 30 2017 12:30PM Telco/ISP
Telstra joins ACCC to fight Vodafone in roaming battle

Telstra joins ACCC to fight Vodafone in roaming battle

Hearing scheduled for late September.
Allie Coyne Jun 30 2017 9:36AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's pending AWS migration takes shape

NBN Co's pending AWS migration takes shape

Budget could run into tens of millions.
Ry Crozier Jun 29 2017 11:28AM Telco/ISP
South Australia picks EscapeNet for GigCity network

South Australia picks EscapeNet for GigCity network

Will offer start-ups 'affordable, flexible' pricing.
Justin Hendry Jun 28 2017 11:18AM Strategy
NBN Co boosts Sky Muster data usage limits

NBN Co boosts Sky Muster data usage limits

End users expected to see the effects.
Ry Crozier Jun 27 2017 12:30PM Telco/ISP
Why only 60 percent of Triple Zero calls will be tracked

Why only 60 percent of Triple Zero calls will be tracked

Best hope you have Android.
Justin Hendry Jun 27 2017 6:45AM Strategy
Broadband tax bill sent to senate inquiry

Broadband tax bill sent to senate inquiry

One more opportunity to raise objections.
Ry Crozier Jun 26 2017 10:34AM Telco/ISP

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