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 purges $40m stake in MacTel

Vocus purges $40m stake in MacTel

Not part of new leadership’s strategy.
Ry Crozier Mar 28 2017 9:52AM Financial Services
BT fined $62m for business-line installation errors

BT fined $62m for business-line installation errors

Record penalty from telco regulator.
Staff Writers Mar 28 2017 6:53AM Telco/ISP
Behind the scenes of Telstra's mission-critical cloud migration

Behind the scenes of Telstra's mission-critical cloud migration

One in five heavy applications head to Bluemix.
Paris Cowan Mar 28 2017 6:27AM Software
The ATSB's IT outsourcing contract is up for grabs

The ATSB's IT outsourcing contract is up for grabs

Wants everything-as-a-service.
Allie Coyne Mar 27 2017 2:19PM Strategy
NT govt blasts NBN Sky Muster service

NT govt blasts NBN Sky Muster service

Slow to install, slow to use.
Ry Crozier Mar 27 2017 11:40AM Telco/ISP
Qantas cancels launch of free inflight wi-fi

Qantas cancels launch of free inflight wi-fi

Cites stability issues.
Allie Coyne Mar 26 2017 9:09AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co is leaving complex premises for last

NBN Co is leaving complex premises for last

Drive to inflate numbers could leave some waiting for years.
Allie Coyne Mar 24 2017 3:26PM Telco/ISP
US broadband privacy rules to be overturned

US broadband privacy rules to be overturned

Senate votes to repeal Obama regulations.
David Shepardson Mar 24 2017 2:22PM Financial Services
TIO can't break down NBN complaints by access tech

TIO can't break down NBN complaints by access tech

Not its role ‘to supervise the rollout’.
Ry Crozier Mar 24 2017 11:47AM Telco/ISP
IBM says it won't pressure its customers into the cloud

IBM says it won't pressure its customers into the cloud

But the tech giant is strongly pursuing cloudy agenda.
Paris Cowan Mar 23 2017 6:48AM Strategy
Salesforce to finally land in Australia

Salesforce to finally land in Australia

Thanks to help of AWS.
Allie Coyne Mar 21 2017 10:02AM Software
TPG reverses brief iiNet customer exodus

TPG reverses brief iiNet customer exodus

Records strong growth in NBN, FTTB connections.
Ry Crozier Mar 21 2017 9:30AM Telco/ISP
Huawei replaces Australian CEO

Huawei replaces Australian CEO

Says strategy won’t change.
Staff Writers Mar 20 2017 1:26PM Networking
NBN Co assembles crack team to tackle Sky Muster issues

NBN Co assembles crack team to tackle Sky Muster issues

Unveils major drive for new engineering and architecture talent.
Ry Crozier Mar 20 2017 11:42AM Telco/ISP
Transmission fibre cut hits iiNet and Internode

Transmission fibre cut hits iiNet and Internode

Updated: Services restored.
Ry Crozier Mar 20 2017 6:42AM Telco/ISP
Nationwide outage downs Vodafone voice services

Nationwide outage downs Vodafone voice services

Update: No calls to or from other networks.
Allie Coyne Mar 15 2017 12:43PM Telco/ISP
ACCC to target telco consumer guarantees this year

ACCC to target telco consumer guarantees this year

Wants buyers to know what they're entitled to under the law.
Allie Coyne Mar 15 2017 10:52AM Telco/ISP
Regional MPs side with Telstra in 'freeloading' roaming fight

Regional MPs side with Telstra in 'freeloading' roaming fight

Don't want to discourage investment by other telcos.
Allie Coyne Mar 15 2017 4:52AM Telco/ISP
Verizon wanted $1.2bn discount for Yahoo merger, got $462m

Verizon wanted $1.2bn discount for Yahoo merger, got $462m

While Mayer to get US$23m severance package.
Staff Writers Mar 14 2017 7:45AM Telco/ISP
US telcos win fight against new data protection rules

US telcos win fight against new data protection rules

No longer need to take 'reasonable measures' to protect user data.
Max Metzger Mar 13 2017 5:38PM Financial Services

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