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.

News Corp plugs into app ecosystem

News Corp plugs into app ecosystem

Uses AppExchange to temper cloud customisation.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2015 11:25AM Strategy
NBN's fibre-to-the-node services go live

NBN's fibre-to-the-node services go live

Promises switchovers without an on-site appointment.
Andrew Sadauskas Sep 21 2015 11:13AM Telco/ISP
Mitch Fifield named Australia's new Communications Minister

Mitch Fifield named Australia's new Communications Minister

Turnbull reveals new cabinet.
Allie Coyne Sep 20 2015 3:57PM Telco/ISP
Service Stream scores five-year NBN contract

Service Stream scores five-year NBN contract

Projects cover MTM build in Victoria.
Andrew Sadauskas Sep 17 2015 6:16PM Telco/ISP
AWS cuts costs for infrequently accessed S3 data

AWS cuts costs for infrequently accessed S3 data

Also drops Glacier nearline pricing.
Juha Saarinen Sep 17 2015 11:10AM Storage
Telstra begins rolling out VoLTE services

Telstra begins rolling out VoLTE services

High expectation of a market for 4G video calls.
Andrew Sadauskas Sep 16 2015 2:29PM Telco/ISP
NBN wants to cut access costs for smaller ISPs

NBN wants to cut access costs for smaller ISPs

PoI plan angers big telcos.
Allie Coyne Sep 16 2015 12:05PM Telco/ISP
US govt saved billions on cloud, data centre consolidation

US govt saved billions on cloud, data centre consolidation

Auditor calls for better reporting.
Juha Saarinen Sep 16 2015 10:58AM Storage
Bulletproof snaps up private cloud provider Infoplex

Bulletproof snaps up private cloud provider Infoplex

Wants to broaden service offerings.
Juha Saarinen Sep 16 2015 8:55AM Storage
Australia's tech leaders optimistic with new IT-savvy Prime Minister

Australia's tech leaders optimistic with new IT-savvy Prime Minister

Want Turnbull to deal with industry concerns around existing policy.
Andrew Sadauskas Sep 15 2015 11:51AM Strategy
Optus pushes ahead with 100G upgrade for national backbone

Optus pushes ahead with 100G upgrade for national backbone

Perth to Cairns link first up as part of national program.
Juha Saarinen Sep 15 2015 11:21AM Networking
Vodafone under OAIC, ACMA spotlight over alleged journo records breach

Vodafone under OAIC, ACMA spotlight over alleged journo records breach

Denies any wrongdoing by management.
Allie Coyne Sep 15 2015 11:04AM Telco/ISP
Turnbull steps down as Communications Minister

Turnbull steps down as Communications Minister

Vacates position ahead of leadership contest.
Allie Coyne Sep 14 2015 4:26PM Telco/ISP
ACCC pushes for national monitoring of broadband performance

ACCC pushes for national monitoring of broadband performance

RSPs raise concerns following pilot program.
Andrew Sadauskas Sep 11 2015 11:21AM Telco/ISP
Poles leave Canberra wi-fi rollout hanging

Poles leave Canberra wi-fi rollout hanging

iiNet's CBRfree set back by pole upgrade.
Andrew Colley Sep 11 2015 6:54AM Telco/ISP
Second-hand IPv4 addresses reaping big bucks

Second-hand IPv4 addresses reaping big bucks

Up to US$100 per IPv4 address could become the norm.
Juha Saarinen Sep 11 2015 6:33AM Telco/ISP
WA grants major planning exemptions for mobile phone towers

WA grants major planning exemptions for mobile phone towers

State planning policy overhaul comes ahead of NBN rollout.
Andrew Sadauskas Sep 9 2015 11:12AM Telco/ISP
Telcos invent new way to deliver fast broadband via copper

Telcos invent new way to deliver fast broadband via copper

TR 301 to enable economies of scale for VDSL2 and G.Fast.
Juha Saarinen Sep 8 2015 9:07AM Telco/ISP
ACCC draft backhaul ruling bad for businesses

ACCC draft backhaul ruling bad for businesses

Price on most links to fall, but companies could pay more.
Andrew Sadauskas Sep 7 2015 2:45PM Telco/ISP
Pole operators hit back over NBN aerial cable plan

Pole operators hit back over NBN aerial cable plan

Govt faces a new chorus of dissent.
Allie Coyne Sep 4 2015 12:07PM Telco/ISP

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