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.

Vocus gets $2.2bn takeover offer

Vocus gets $2.2bn takeover offer

Private equity firm striking while the price is low.
Allie Coyne Jun 7 2017 9:07AM Telco/ISP
DuluxGroup's IT transformation is aimed at the cloud

DuluxGroup's IT transformation is aimed at the cloud

And making it simpler for IT to on-board acquired businesses.
Ry Crozier Jun 7 2017 6:45AM Software
Public cloud costs push CBA to OpenStack

Public cloud costs push CBA to OpenStack

Virtual machines “uncomfortable for us”.
David Braue Jun 6 2017 11:30AM Software
NBN Co takes HFC up to 984 Mbps in lab trials

NBN Co takes HFC up to 984 Mbps in lab trials

Test set-up for latest gigabit efforts.
Ry Crozier Jun 6 2017 11:15AM Telco/ISP
Telstra's design staff cuts raised from 55 to 87

Telstra's design staff cuts raised from 55 to 87

Says fewer employees than expected applied for new roles.
Ry Crozier Jun 5 2017 3:55PM Telco/ISP
Optus will pay back customers shortchanged on promos

Optus will pay back customers shortchanged on promos

After ACCC investigation.
Allie Coyne Jun 5 2017 10:22AM Telco/ISP
How Melbourne Uni used a hybrid OpenStack cloud to speed up research apps

How Melbourne Uni used a hybrid OpenStack cloud to speed up research apps

Combines HPC’s power with cloud’s virtualised flexibility.
David Braue Jun 5 2017 6:00AM Hardware
Vodafone takes ACCC to court over roaming inquiry

Vodafone takes ACCC to court over roaming inquiry

Claims process has been flawed.
Allie Coyne Jun 2 2017 12:35PM Telco/ISP
Centrelink investigating DoS attacks after 42 million calls get blocked

Centrelink investigating DoS attacks after 42 million calls get blocked

Suspects redial apps as well as malice.
Allie Coyne Jun 2 2017 12:01PM Telco/ISP
Defence extends Optus satellite deal for $40m, ten more years

Defence extends Optus satellite deal for $40m, ten more years

Telco to give C1 longer lifespan.
Staff Writers Jun 1 2017 2:13PM Telco/ISP
ACCC to drag ISPs before court over slow internet speeds

ACCC to drag ISPs before court over slow internet speeds

Telstra and others under investigation.
Ry Crozier Jun 1 2017 11:57AM Telco/ISP
US security contractor left top secret data in open cloud storage

US security contractor left top secret data in open cloud storage

Booz Allen Hamilton in new info leak scandal.
Juha Saarinen Jun 1 2017 7:45AM Security
NBN Co cuts over to new CVC discounts

NBN Co cuts over to new CVC discounts

Could reduce congestion on network for some users.
Ry Crozier Jun 1 2017 6:50AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co left holding $1m damage bill

NBN Co left holding $1m damage bill

For accidental and not-so-accidental action against its assets.
Ry Crozier May 31 2017 12:02PM Telco/ISP
Few users go through with expensive NBN tech switches

Few users go through with expensive NBN tech switches

Hundreds of applicants, tens of upgrades.
Ry Crozier May 31 2017 6:00AM Telco/ISP
NAB puts cash into Canadian cloud firm Wave

NAB puts cash into Canadian cloud firm Wave

Joins venture firms.
Allie Coyne May 30 2017 10:00PM Financial Services
ACCC confirms broadband tax can be passed on to users

ACCC confirms broadband tax can be passed on to users

Sets new superfast broadband wholesale prices.
Allie Coyne May 26 2017 10:11AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co defends fixed wireless and SC0 growth

NBN Co defends fixed wireless and SC0 growth

Responds to investigations.
Ry Crozier May 26 2017 7:57AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co promises more FTTC

NBN Co promises more FTTC

Closer fibre connections fuel gigabit ambitions.
Ry Crozier May 26 2017 7:32AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co may lift Sky Muster's fair use limit

NBN Co may lift Sky Muster's fair use limit

Review underway.
Ry Crozier May 26 2017 7:30AM Telco/ISP

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