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.

Inside the WA govt's massive as-a-service shift

Inside the WA govt's massive as-a-service shift

State takes first steps towards refreshed IT outlook.
Allie Coyne Nov 17 2015 6:32AM Strategy
Optus overtakes Telstra, Vodafone in TIO complaints

Optus overtakes Telstra, Vodafone in TIO complaints

Increase attributed to 4G data use and bad weather.
Andrew Sadauskas Nov 13 2015 11:53AM Telco/ISP
Optus mobile user base, profits flat in second quarter

Optus mobile user base, profits flat in second quarter

4G, NBN growth offsets prepaid, mobile broadband falls.
Andrew Sadauskas Nov 12 2015 10:44AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft launches cloud-based blockchain platform

Microsoft launches cloud-based blockchain platform

With US start-up.
Staff Writers Nov 11 2015 9:56AM Software
First round of speakers for Australian Cloud & DC Summit 2016

First round of speakers for Australian Cloud & DC Summit 2016

[Blog post] The industry prepares to converge on the Gold Coast.
Ry Crozier Nov 10 2015 11:31AM Telco/ISP
NBN starts HFC pilot in Queensland

NBN starts HFC pilot in Queensland

300 homes, four service providers test the experience.
Allie Coyne Nov 9 2015 9:31AM Telco/ISP
ACCC wants to regulate high-speed broadband access

ACCC wants to regulate high-speed broadband access

Vectoring noise-cancellation requirements triggered competition concerns.
Juha Saarinen Nov 6 2015 11:01AM Telco/ISP
Immigration signs $115m contract extension with Optus

Immigration signs $115m contract extension with Optus

Three-year deal covers telco and IT managed services.
Andrew Sadauskas Nov 5 2015 5:02PM Telco/ISP
Driverless cars to fill South Australia's manufacturing void

Driverless cars to fill South Australia's manufacturing void

New laws, ‘hardwired’ roadways bolster industry strategy.
Paris Cowan Nov 5 2015 3:55PM Networking
SpinTel in hot water with ACMA over privacy breach

SpinTel in hot water with ACMA over privacy breach

Personal details of 426 silent line customers published in phone directories.
Andrew Sadauskas Nov 5 2015 11:35AM Telco/ISP
ACCC approves $3bn Vocus, M2 merger

ACCC approves $3bn Vocus, M2 merger

Deal consolidates fourth player in the telco market.
Andrew Sadauskas Nov 5 2015 9:40AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft chops OneDrive storage allowance

Microsoft chops OneDrive storage allowance

No more unlimited storage for home, personal and university students.
Juha Saarinen Nov 3 2015 2:59PM Storage
Perth to Singapore cable woes continue with new break

Perth to Singapore cable woes continue with new break

Restoration time pushed back again.
Juha Saarinen Nov 3 2015 9:22AM Telco/ISP
NSW FACS signs Accenture in $54m cloud ERP deal

NSW FACS signs Accenture in $54m cloud ERP deal

Ten-year partnership to deliver SAP-as-a-service.
Paris Cowan Nov 3 2015 6:03AM Software
Ninefold to shut down

Ninefold to shut down

Will close in January after five years of business.
Allie Coyne Nov 2 2015 3:25PM Software
Qld police want new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Qld police want new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Call for modernisation of ten-year-old laws.
Paris Cowan Nov 2 2015 2:04PM Strategy
Australia to develop enforceable code to manage VDSL noise

Australia to develop enforceable code to manage VDSL noise

Telcos must cooperate for vectoring noise-cancellation on copper wire sheaths.
Juha Saarinen Nov 2 2015 8:23AM Telco/ISP
Telstra cuts more than 400 call centre jobs

Telstra cuts more than 400 call centre jobs

Some positions to be offshored to the Philippines.
Juha Saarinen Oct 30 2015 6:54AM Telco/ISP
Australia considering passport-less travel

Australia considering passport-less travel

Digital passports stored in the cloud.
Staff Writers Oct 29 2015 3:20PM Security
Telstra assigns more staff to deal with NBN complexity

Telstra assigns more staff to deal with NBN complexity

Streamlining migrations a major focus for 2016.
Andrew Sadauskas Oct 29 2015 12:07PM Telco/ISP

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