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.

AGD finally opens wallet for data retention

AGD finally opens wallet for data retention

Top three telcos secure two-thirds of funds.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2016 3:30PM Telco/ISP
Govt queries future of telco market abuse rules

Govt queries future of telco market abuse rules

Part XIB under review.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2016 2:21PM Telco/ISP
Telstra could be forced to open up regional mobile network

Telstra could be forced to open up regional mobile network

ACCC to inquire into mobile roaming.
Allie Coyne Sep 5 2016 9:22AM Telco/ISP
Westpac takes first steps in cloud infrastructure reform

Westpac takes first steps in cloud infrastructure reform

Brings in new team of architects.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2016 6:28AM Strategy
Southern Cross Cable plots new trans-Pacific route

Southern Cross Cable plots new trans-Pacific route

Project NEXT to provide 60 Tbps by 2020.
Juha Saarinen Sep 4 2016 9:30AM Telco/ISP
Coverage, oversight flaws found in mobile blackspot program

Coverage, oversight flaws found in mobile blackspot program

Program funded 89 towers with minimal coverage benefits.
Andrew Sadauskas Sep 2 2016 12:20PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to file patent on new HFC workaround

NBN Co to file patent on new HFC workaround

Fuses coaxial cable with VDSL.
Allie Coyne Aug 31 2016 1:32PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co shoots for faster copper speeds with XG.FAST trial

NBN Co shoots for faster copper speeds with XG.FAST trial

Expects to deploy on FTTdp network.
Allie Coyne Aug 31 2016 10:32AM Telco/ISP
EU telco regulators adopt strict net neutrality rules

EU telco regulators adopt strict net neutrality rules

Industry dismayed.
Staff Writers Aug 31 2016 10:00AM Telco/ISP
Telcos want to set their own rules for internet service claims

Telcos want to set their own rules for internet service claims

Claim ACCC guidelines are restrictive.
Allie Coyne Aug 30 2016 9:18AM Telco/ISP
Inside Telstra's new broadcast operations centre

Inside Telstra's new broadcast operations centre

Telco unveils Pitt Street exchange facility.
Brendon Foye Aug 29 2016 6:03AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co shrinks HFC footprint, expands FTTN rollout

NBN Co shrinks HFC footprint, expands FTTN rollout

Time running out for more funding.
Allie Coyne Aug 26 2016 9:33AM Telco/ISP
Macquarie Telecom to bring NOC back in house

Macquarie Telecom to bring NOC back in house

Co-locate with customer hub in Sydney.
Ry Crozier Aug 25 2016 11:34AM Telco/ISP
NBN prompts Vodafone to mull entry into fixed-line market

NBN prompts Vodafone to mull entry into fixed-line market

Doesn't rule out acquisitions.
Allie Coyne Aug 24 2016 3:11PM Telco/ISP
AFP raids Parliament House over NBN leaks

AFP raids Parliament House over NBN leaks

Updated: Labor claims parliamentary privilege over new files seized.
Allie Coyne Aug 24 2016 8:43AM Security
Photos: Inside Equinix's new Sydney data centre

Photos: Inside Equinix's new Sydney data centre

Opens fifth Australian DC.
Glenn Rees Aug 23 2016 6:00AM Hardware
Telstra, Optus network fees among world's highest: Cloudflare

Telstra, Optus network fees among world's highest: Cloudflare

Poor peerers plunder proxy provider.
Juha Saarinen Aug 18 2016 3:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN passes one million active users on the network

NBN passes one million active users on the network

Can it add 2.4 million connected premises in one year?
Allie Coyne Aug 16 2016 10:01AM Telco/ISP
Australia's big businesses rail against mandated data sharing

Australia's big businesses rail against mandated data sharing

Say no to more regulation.
Allie Coyne Aug 15 2016 10:30AM Software
NBN subcontractor accused of fraud in payments spat

NBN subcontractor accused of fraud in payments spat

Judge claims construction firm was topping up invoices.
Paris Cowan Aug 12 2016 5:08PM Telco/ISP

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