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.

Optus poaches Telstra's Olympic Games deal

Optus poaches Telstra's Olympic Games deal

Signs 10-year contract ahead of Rio games.
Andrew Sadauskas Dec 16 2015 11:23AM Telco/ISP
TIO appoints Judi Jones as ombudsman

TIO appoints Judi Jones as ombudsman

Former electricity and gas complaints commissioner hired.
Andrew Sadauskas Dec 16 2015 10:28AM Telco/ISP
NBN hires new networks boss

NBN hires new networks boss

Greg Adcock's replacement named.
Allie Coyne Dec 16 2015 10:17AM Telco/ISP
Australian telco complaints hit nine-year low

Australian telco complaints hit nine-year low

But Optus, TPG and iiNet buck the trend.
Andrew Sadauskas Dec 15 2015 11:18AM Strategy
NBN shifts 40k premises off satellite to offer more data

NBN shifts 40k premises off satellite to offer more data

Wants to avoid congestion issues on long-term satellite.
Allie Coyne Dec 14 2015 1:00PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft apologises, partly restores OneDrive cloud quotas

Microsoft apologises, partly restores OneDrive cloud quotas

Users have to opt-in to keep free storage.
Juha Saarinen Dec 14 2015 8:35AM Storage
Microsoft readies Linux on Azure certification

Microsoft readies Linux on Azure certification

In partnership with the Linux Foundation.
Juha Saarinen Dec 11 2015 11:16AM Software
NAB, Kubernetes to speak at Australian Cloud & DC Strategy Summit

NAB, Kubernetes to speak at Australian Cloud & DC Strategy Summit

[Blog post] Full program of reasons to book your ticket today.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2015 10:35AM Telco/ISP
Telcos get second chance to bid in Aussie mobile blackspot program

Telcos get second chance to bid in Aussie mobile blackspot program

Public asked to nominate sites with no coverage.
Andrew Sadauskas Dec 9 2015 4:30PM Telco/ISP
Telstra, CBA join Turnbull's quantum computing push

Telstra, CBA join Turnbull's quantum computing push

Additional $20 million in pledges over five years.
Andrew Sadauskas Dec 8 2015 4:38PM Strategy
NSW Cancer Council dumps the desktop

NSW Cancer Council dumps the desktop

CIO reveals what he’s learned from a ‘mobile-only’ push.
Paris Cowan Dec 7 2015 7:00AM Hardware
NBN offers faster fixed wireless

NBN offers faster fixed wireless

50/20 product launches.
Allie Coyne Dec 7 2015 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Telstra retail chief resigns

Telstra retail chief resigns

To return to Germany for non-telco exec role.
Staff Writers Dec 4 2015 8:50AM Telco/ISP
NBN facing massive copper remediation bill

NBN facing massive copper remediation bill

Updated: leaked documents reveal tenfold increase in cost.
Allie Coyne Dec 3 2015 7:23AM Telco/ISP
NSW govt to sell off surplus emergency comms infrastructure

NSW govt to sell off surplus emergency comms infrastructure

Unveils plans to rationalise and unify radio network.
Paris Cowan Dec 2 2015 6:34AM Networking
NBN to trial discounts for ISPs with heavy users

NBN to trial discounts for ISPs with heavy users

Exclusive: Testing a change to contentious pricing model.
Allie Coyne Nov 27 2015 9:04AM Telco/ISP
NBN considering overbuilding dodgy $800m Optus cable

NBN considering overbuilding dodgy $800m Optus cable

Finds network not fit for purpose.
Allie Coyne , Andrew Sadauskas Nov 25 2015 2:56PM Telco/ISP
Adobe dumps cloud photo storage service

Adobe dumps cloud photo storage service

Wants users off Revel.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2015 3:58PM Software
Australia needs to have a conversation about net neutrality: NBN chairman

Australia needs to have a conversation about net neutrality: NBN chairman

Issue "amplified" by 4K video and network investment costs.
Andrew Sadauskas Nov 18 2015 12:41PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft embraces cloud independence for customers

Microsoft embraces cloud independence for customers

Give users what they want, even if it isn't Azure.
Juha Saarinen Nov 18 2015 6:49AM Storage

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