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 signs up to Facebook's Workplace

NBN Co signs up to Facebook's Workplace

Most staff already using the social business platform.
Allie Coyne Oct 11 2016 3:02PM Telco/ISP
Telstra execs lose bonuses over network outages

Telstra execs lose bonuses over network outages

Will add new customer service measuring tool.
Allie Coyne Oct 11 2016 10:10AM Telco/ISP
Aussie telcos stop replacing Galaxy Note 7 over fire risk

Aussie telcos stop replacing Galaxy Note 7 over fire risk

Waiting for outcome of Samsung investigation.
Allie Coyne Oct 10 2016 12:59PM Hardware
Govt rejects Vodafone's $594m bid for spectrum

Govt rejects Vodafone's $594m bid for spectrum

Will auction off the 700 MHz instead.
Allie Coyne Oct 7 2016 12:10PM Telco/ISP
Botched software upgrade stutters NBN satellite connections

Botched software upgrade stutters NBN satellite connections

Modems struggle to connect to network after reboot.
Allie Coyne Oct 6 2016 2:05PM Telco/ISP
Optus joins Australian 5G race

Optus joins Australian 5G race

Signs deal with Nokia to conduct trials next year.
Juha Saarinen Oct 6 2016 11:19AM Telco/ISP
Watch: NBN Co's Sky Muster II blasts off

Watch: NBN Co's Sky Muster II blasts off

Second satellite launches from South America.
Allie Coyne Oct 6 2016 6:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN satellite launch delayed by bad weather

NBN satellite launch delayed by bad weather

Sky Muster II rescheduled to blast off within two days.
Allie Coyne Oct 5 2016 11:00AM Telco/ISP
SAP sells Trenitalia as blueprint for industrial IoT

SAP sells Trenitalia as blueprint for industrial IoT

But can the project be repeated worldwide?
Ry Crozier Oct 5 2016 6:34AM Strategy
ACCC declares Telstra's mass systems remediation complete

ACCC declares Telstra's mass systems remediation complete

Finally compliant with SSU.
Allie Coyne Oct 4 2016 9:24AM Telco/ISP
Telstra could lose national emergency alerts deal

Telstra could lose national emergency alerts deal

Mega-contract returns to the market.
Paris Cowan Oct 4 2016 6:31AM Telco/ISP
Ziggy wins second term as NBN chair

Ziggy wins second term as NBN chair

Will last until almost the end of NBN rollout.
Allie Coyne Sep 30 2016 12:30PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone to kill 2G network

Vodafone to kill 2G network

Will refarm spectrum towards 4G data services.
Allie Coyne Sep 30 2016 7:51AM Telco/ISP
Telstra axes 300 more jobs

Telstra axes 300 more jobs

Retail division in the firing line.
Allie Coyne Sep 30 2016 7:09AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co dumps Optus HFC for FTTdp

NBN Co dumps Optus HFC for FTTdp

Will cost too much, take too long to fix network.
Allie Coyne Sep 28 2016 4:00PM Telco/ISP
Qld Uni restructure could spill 50 IT roles

Qld Uni restructure could spill 50 IT roles

But plans to create others.
Ry Crozier Sep 27 2016 10:00AM Strategy
How Stephen Elop plans to help Telstra transform

How Stephen Elop plans to help Telstra transform

Taking lessons from Microsoft, Nokia, and Macromedia.
Andrew Colley Sep 27 2016 6:19AM Telco/ISP
NSW govt looks beyond jammers to block phones in jails

NSW govt looks beyond jammers to block phones in jails

Calls for solutions that won't impact prison neighbours.
Allie Coyne Sep 26 2016 5:16PM Telco/ISP
Vodafail returns with seven-hour Vodafone outage

Vodafail returns with seven-hour Vodafone outage

Updated: Users revolt over 4G problems.
Allie Coyne Sep 26 2016 10:22AM Telco/ISP
Telstra to expand field tech workforce by 1000

Telstra to expand field tech workforce by 1000

Admits installation and repair experience 'could be improved'.
Staff Writers Sep 23 2016 11:53AM Telco/ISP

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