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.

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
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

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