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.

AWS sales jump 69 percent

AWS sales jump 69 percent

Reach US$2.4 billion.
Allie Coyne Jan 29 2016 9:55AM Software
NBN puts mobile tower backhaul on fast-track

NBN puts mobile tower backhaul on fast-track

Commercial launch expected within months.
Ry Crozier Jan 28 2016 4:56PM Telco/ISP
Telco ombudsman to rethink funding model

Telco ombudsman to rethink funding model

Revenue slides as complaints drop.
Paris Cowan Jan 28 2016 4:33PM Telco/ISP
Basslink still searching for cable fault

Basslink still searching for cable fault

Tassie comms to be disrupted for next two months.
Juha Saarinen Jan 28 2016 2:23PM Telco/ISP
Remote Queensland towns secure fibre broadband funding

Remote Queensland towns secure fibre broadband funding

Barcoo-Diamantina link to roll out in March.
Andrew Sadauskas Jan 22 2016 1:39PM Telco/ISP
Telstra deploys more fibre to augment Pacnet network

Telstra deploys more fibre to augment Pacnet network

New plans revealed.
Andrew Sadauskas Jan 21 2016 6:30AM Telco/ISP
AWS spins up first wind farm

AWS spins up first wind farm

Enough to power 46,000 American homes.
Juha Saarinen Jan 20 2016 8:57AM Strategy
Telcos say more changes needed to security reforms

Telcos say more changes needed to security reforms

Industry concerns remain about proposed legislation.
Andrew Sadauskas Jan 20 2016 6:35AM Telco/ISP
RSPCA claims metadata 'critical' to tackling animal cruelty

RSPCA claims metadata 'critical' to tackling animal cruelty

Govt agencies defend access requests.
Andrew Sadauskas Jan 19 2016 4:32PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone to make an enterprise push in 2016

Vodafone to make an enterprise push in 2016

CTO sees public sector mobile as a major opportunity.
Andrew Sadauskas Jan 19 2016 12:14PM Telco/ISP
Exetel slapped for dumping heavy broadband users

Exetel slapped for dumping heavy broadband users

Promises to compensate affected customers.
Allie Coyne Jan 18 2016 10:36AM Telco/ISP
NBN trials HFC construction in 17 suburbs

NBN trials HFC construction in 17 suburbs

Customers can’t use connections to access the network.
Andrew Sadauskas Jan 18 2016 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Optus warns against NBN mission creep

Optus warns against NBN mission creep

Opposes network builder expanding its business activity.
Andrew Colley Jan 15 2016 12:18PM Telco/ISP
ABS digital stats review could reveal NBN risks

ABS digital stats review could reveal NBN risks

May fill crucial gaps in broadband market intelligence.
Andrew Colley Jan 15 2016 6:05AM Telco/ISP
DiData snags $12m Office 365 deal at Transport for NSW

DiData snags $12m Office 365 deal at Transport for NSW

Finds cloud foothold in major portfolio.
Andrew Colley Jan 14 2016 6:25AM Software
NBN exceeds FY16 activation targets

NBN exceeds FY16 activation targets

But telco economists remain wary.
Andrew Colley Jan 13 2016 6:22AM Telco/ISP
Communications Dept gets a new chief

Communications Dept gets a new chief

Dr Heather Smith replaces Drew Clarke.
Staff Writers Jan 12 2016 1:17PM Strategy
Beach Energy rolls out private 4G network in the Cooper Basin

Beach Energy rolls out private 4G network in the Cooper Basin

On the path to eliminating UHF radios.
Andrew Sadauskas Jan 12 2016 6:38AM Telco/ISP
NBN to pay Telstra to fix telco's copper network

NBN to pay Telstra to fix telco's copper network

Pair also sign MoU for HFC.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2015 9:07AM Telco/ISP
Optus slugged $51,000 over 'NBN-like speeds' claim

Optus slugged $51,000 over 'NBN-like speeds' claim

Cable internet claims found to be misleading.
Andrew Sadauskas Dec 17 2015 10:16AM Telco/ISP

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