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.

Don't treat home internet as a fringe benefit: Telstra

Don't treat home internet as a fringe benefit: Telstra

Makes pre-budget push to update tax law.
Allie Coyne Apr 18 2017 10:31AM Telco/ISP
Telstra share price plummets after TPG's mobile move

Telstra share price plummets after TPG's mobile move

Investors spooked by new competitor.
Allie Coyne Apr 12 2017 3:32PM Telco/ISP
TPG to deploy $2bn mobile network

TPG to deploy $2bn mobile network

A new rival to Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.
Ry Crozier Apr 12 2017 9:43AM Telco/ISP
Is the NBN heading towards a mobile iceberg?

Is the NBN heading towards a mobile iceberg?

Could lose 20 percent of users to mobile.
Allie Coyne Apr 11 2017 3:40PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co will expand FTTC to 1 million premises

NBN Co will expand FTTC to 1 million premises

300,000 homes and businesses get upgraded.
Allie Coyne Apr 11 2017 9:14AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co shows off 10Gbps FTTP technology

NBN Co shows off 10Gbps FTTP technology

Passive fibre tech for end user, backhaul connections.
Juha Saarinen Apr 11 2017 7:10AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone worried that NBN will stunt 5G

Vodafone worried that NBN will stunt 5G

Wants ‘serious’ review of fixed wireless spectrum.
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2017 1:39PM Telco/ISP
SBS calls for unmetered access over NBN

SBS calls for unmetered access over NBN

Seeks government mandate.
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2017 11:44AM Telco/ISP
Minter Ellison out to prove the public cloud is safe for lawyers

Minter Ellison out to prove the public cloud is safe for lawyers

Three-year move to AWS.
Paris Cowan Apr 10 2017 6:40AM Strategy
ACCC to monitor NBN fixed-line broadband speeds

ACCC to monitor NBN fixed-line broadband speeds

Long-mulled plan goes ahead, with revisions.
Allie Coyne Apr 7 2017 7:48AM Telco/ISP
Superloop acquires SubPartners

Superloop acquires SubPartners

Two Bevan Slattery businesses to combine.
Allie Coyne Apr 6 2017 10:13AM Telco/ISP
Heavy hitters take over APX-West subsea cable project

Heavy hitters take over APX-West subsea cable project

Telstra, Google, Singtel and others assume control.
Juha Saarinen Apr 6 2017 9:24AM Telco/ISP
VMware to sell hybrid cloud business

VMware to sell hybrid cloud business

vCloud Air heads to France's OVH.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2017 3:04PM Hardware
NBN Co cops spray from Qld govt over three-year plan

NBN Co cops spray from Qld govt over three-year plan

Lack of public data affecting policy, investment decisions.
Ry Crozier Apr 5 2017 1:40PM Telco/ISP
Westpac's core banking will be on public cloud 'within ten years'

Westpac's core banking will be on public cloud 'within ten years'

Once market and public hurdles are overcome.
Allie Coyne Apr 5 2017 1:03PM Hardware
NBN Co quietly starts trials connecting traffic lights

NBN Co quietly starts trials connecting traffic lights

Moves ahead with controversial bid to stretch its remit.
Ry Crozier Apr 4 2017 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Optus begins first tranche of 2G network shutdown

Optus begins first tranche of 2G network shutdown

Live test of transition before main closure in August.
Ry Crozier Apr 4 2017 6:22AM Telco/ISP
Optus' data mining start-up venture revealed

Optus' data mining start-up venture revealed

Exclusive: To be led by ex-head of content.
Ry Crozier Apr 3 2017 12:24PM Software
Mad Mex's cloud PoS is fresh out of the oven

Mad Mex's cloud PoS is fresh out of the oven

Machine learning next in sweeping overhaul.
Allie Coyne Apr 3 2017 6:41AM Software
NBN Co brings 100/40Mbps speed tier to fixed wireless

NBN Co brings 100/40Mbps speed tier to fixed wireless

Prices yet to be determined.
Andrew Colley Mar 30 2017 1:57PM Telco/ISP

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