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.

The Melbourne road where speed limits are set by algorithm

The Melbourne road where speed limits are set by algorithm

VicRoads automates variable speed system on the M80.
Paris Cowan Jul 21 2016 6:31AM Software
Telstra recruits into beleaguered Defence networks team

Telstra recruits into beleaguered Defence networks team

Batch of jobs up for grabs on billion-dollar contract.
Paris Cowan Jul 21 2016 6:01AM Telco/ISP
Optus says Telstra's USO costs should drop to one-tenth

Optus says Telstra's USO costs should drop to one-tenth

Not $290 million a year, but $23 million.
Ry Crozier Jul 20 2016 11:32AM Telco/ISP
Amaysim buys AusBBS to enter fixed broadband market

Amaysim buys AusBBS to enter fixed broadband market

Deal worth $4 million will be completed in late August.
Andrew Sadauskas Jul 19 2016 10:24AM Telco/ISP
Macquarie Bank to scope Openstack private cloud

Macquarie Bank to scope Openstack private cloud

Given go-ahead for design.
Ry Crozier Jul 18 2016 1:35PM Networking
US frees up spectrum bands for 5G

US frees up spectrum bands for 5G

Racing South Korea, Japan to be first with next generation wireless.
Staff Writers Jul 15 2016 4:01PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co signs billion-dollar HFC build deal

NBN Co signs billion-dollar HFC build deal

Construction contract goes to six firms.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2016 8:44AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft Azure Stack won't run on your existing hardware

Microsoft Azure Stack won't run on your existing hardware

Customers angry that product is tied to Dell, HPE and Lenovo servers.
Juha Saarinen Jul 13 2016 4:08PM Software
Windows 10 subscriptions are coming for the enterprise

Windows 10 subscriptions are coming for the enterprise

Surface-as-a-service program launched.
Juha Saarinen Jul 13 2016 12:20PM Software
Optus to refund overcharged customers $2.4m after ASIC slap

Optus to refund overcharged customers $2.4m after ASIC slap

Around 175k mobile phone insurance users impacted.
Allie Coyne Jul 12 2016 1:29PM Telco/ISP
Woolworths wants to become a 'full service' telco

Woolworths wants to become a 'full service' telco

Exclusive: Reveals fixed-line, content ambitions.
Ry Crozier Jul 12 2016 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Ex-Telstra employee jailed for $250k hardware theft

Ex-Telstra employee jailed for $250k hardware theft

Given three years behind bars.
Samira Sarraf Jul 6 2016 2:00PM Telco/ISP
Australian universities shift focus to robots, VR and cyber

Australian universities shift focus to robots, VR and cyber

Cloud computing concerns drift away.
Andrew Sadauskas Jul 6 2016 11:00AM Strategy
Conroy calls for NBN Co's Switkowski to resign

Conroy calls for NBN Co's Switkowski to resign

'Demands' apology over AFP raids on his office.
Allie Coyne Jul 6 2016 10:59AM Telco/ISP
Telstra buys Readify

Telstra buys Readify

Aims to boost position in enterprise services market.
Andrew Sadauskas Jul 4 2016 10:39AM Telco/ISP
The juiciest opportunities from Vocus' $861m Nextgen buy

The juiciest opportunities from Vocus' $861m Nextgen buy

From subsea to LNG.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2016 6:31AM Telco/ISP
Telstra network outage strikes business customers

Telstra network outage strikes business customers

Telco troubles continue on heels of network investment.
Andrew Sadauskas Jun 30 2016 3:22PM Telco/ISP
NBN opens Redcliffe HFC network to ISPs

NBN opens Redcliffe HFC network to ISPs

Declares 18,800 premises ready for service.
Ry Crozier Jun 30 2016 2:35PM Telco/ISP
Inside WA Education's schools system overhaul

Inside WA Education's schools system overhaul

Avoiding the fate of LMBR, Ultranet.
Allie Coyne Jun 30 2016 11:00AM Software
Vocus to buy Nextgen Networks for $861 million

Vocus to buy Nextgen Networks for $861 million

Securing the "missing link" in its infrastructure set.
Paris Cowan , Juha Saarinen Jun 29 2016 10:07AM Telco/ISP

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