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 moved an FTTN cabinet after users asked to connect

NBN Co moved an FTTN cabinet after users asked to connect

Physical relocation deemed better than altering footprint.
Ry Crozier Nov 23 2016 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Britain gives new FTTP providers $670 million

Britain gives new FTTP providers $670 million

Wants telcos to move away from FTTN.
Staff Writers Nov 23 2016 6:34AM Telco/ISP
AWS rival Alibaba to open Sydney data centre

AWS rival Alibaba to open Sydney data centre

Bid for global cloud domination.
Allie Coyne Nov 22 2016 11:29AM Software
Switkowski to front NBN committee over op-ed

Switkowski to front NBN committee over op-ed

Will be grilled over breach of caretaker conventions.
Andrew Colley Nov 22 2016 10:00AM Telco/ISP
Optus is building its own Siri to sit in calls

Optus is building its own Siri to sit in calls

Exclusive: Natural language chatbot to access third-party services.
Allie Coyne Nov 21 2016 3:00PM Telco/ISP
The govt will loan NBN Co $20bn to finish rollout

The govt will loan NBN Co $20bn to finish rollout

Cash will prevent looming shortfall.
Allie Coyne Nov 18 2016 12:31PM Telco/ISP
Telstra claims regulated roaming would negate $1bn regional spend

Telstra claims regulated roaming would negate $1bn regional spend

Continues crusade against ACCC declaration.
Allie Coyne Nov 18 2016 11:30AM Telco/ISP
Monash Uni is planning to move exams to the cloud

Monash Uni is planning to move exams to the cloud

End-of-year tests to go paperless.
Andrew Sadauskas Nov 18 2016 11:03AM Strategy
Service opened on new Asia Pacific cable

Service opened on new Asia Pacific cable

Boost for regional transit capacity.
Juha Saarinen Nov 18 2016 6:35AM Telco/ISP
Telstra breaks down $3bn network investment

Telstra breaks down $3bn network investment

Architecture overhaul.
Allie Coyne Nov 17 2016 10:11AM Telco/ISP
iiNet complaints skyrocket after TPG takeover

iiNet complaints skyrocket after TPG takeover

TIO records highest level of telco complaints in six years.
Andrew Sadauskas Nov 17 2016 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Optus net profit falls as mobile revenue falters

Optus net profit falls as mobile revenue falters

Termination fees and competition cop blame.
Ry Crozier Nov 10 2016 11:46AM Telco/ISP
Brandis pushes telco security reforms into parliament

Brandis pushes telco security reforms into parliament

Govt insists bill isn't intended to lock out Huawei.
Allie Coyne Nov 9 2016 4:46PM Telco/ISP
NBN passes 1 million FTTN/B premises

NBN passes 1 million FTTN/B premises

MTM rollout grows.
Allie Coyne Nov 8 2016 10:02AM Telco/ISP
LinkedIn's data centre lead to keynote Cloud & DC Edge 2017

LinkedIn's data centre lead to keynote Cloud & DC Edge 2017

[Blog post] First round of speakers revealed.
Glenn Rees Nov 7 2016 6:33PM Hardware
ANZ Bank's new tech chief hints at cloud push

ANZ Bank's new tech chief hints at cloud push

Flags boost in agile practices.
Allie Coyne Nov 7 2016 4:48PM Software
Telstra's inaugural Health boss resigns

Telstra's inaugural Health boss resigns

To leave long health career for retirement.
Allie Coyne Nov 4 2016 9:13AM Telco/ISP
Singapore ISP MyRepublic, Foxtel jump on NBN

Singapore ISP MyRepublic, Foxtel jump on NBN

Eye opportunity in burgeoning market.
Juha Saarinen Nov 4 2016 4:45AM Telco/ISP
Broadcom to buy Brocade for $7 billion

Broadcom to buy Brocade for $7 billion

Chipmaker, networking gear vendor to merge.
Staff Writers Nov 3 2016 7:06AM Telco/ISP
Sweden pulls 700 MHz auction over security concerns

Sweden pulls 700 MHz auction over security concerns

Spectrum needed for military and emergency services.
Juha Saarinen Nov 2 2016 12:00PM Telco/ISP

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