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 considers breaking net neutrality in Australia

Optus considers breaking net neutrality in Australia

May charge Netflix, OTT providers for premium service.
Andrew Colley Apr 20 2015 11:52AM Telco/ISP
Google raises cloud storage transfer fees

Google raises cloud storage transfer fees

Australian regions subject to higher data egress charges.
Juha Saarinen Apr 20 2015 6:42AM Storage
Rio Tinto to move IT systems to public cloud

Rio Tinto to move IT systems to public cloud

Partners with Accenture for major system shake-up.
Ry Crozier Apr 13 2015 12:00PM Strategy
NSW govt negotiating Office 365-ready Microsoft deal

NSW govt negotiating Office 365-ready Microsoft deal

Whole-of-state licensing arrangement set for renewal.
Paris Cowan Apr 13 2015 11:02AM Software
Telcos lobby Govt to fix 'piecemeal' approach to cyber security

Telcos lobby Govt to fix 'piecemeal' approach to cyber security

Want one lead agency, as long as it's not ASIO.
Allie Coyne Apr 9 2015 12:24PM Security
Defence radar could interfere with NBN

Defence radar could interfere with NBN

Fixed wireless rollout hits a snag.
Ry Crozier Apr 2 2015 6:45AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co expands rollout by 550k

NBN Co expands rollout by 550k

Work to start by September 2016.
Allie Coyne Apr 1 2015 7:41AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co releases FTTB product for sale

NBN Co releases FTTB product for sale

One million premises to receive fibre-to-the-basement.
Allie Coyne Mar 31 2015 6:00AM Telco/ISP
WA Police to transform IT with as-a-service

WA Police to transform IT with as-a-service

Major new strategy revealed.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2015 6:40AM Strategy
Govt seeks to limit Telstra advantage in NBN Co data flows

Govt seeks to limit Telstra advantage in NBN Co data flows

New licence condition for NBN Co proposed.
Allie Coyne Mar 24 2015 9:47AM Telco/ISP
Getting shared services right

Getting shared services right

A wary public service finally chalks up some wins.
Staff Writers Mar 20 2015 6:04AM Strategy
How a school funded a microwave link with Google Apps

How a school funded a microwave link with Google Apps

Cloud cuts data centre costs in half.
Ry Crozier Mar 18 2015 11:36AM Strategy
Scale wins in Aussie race for cloud racks

Scale wins in Aussie race for cloud racks

Stakes high as DC operators battle for slice of cloud business.
Ry Crozier Mar 18 2015 6:45AM Networking
Telco bosses hound Govt on data retention costs

Telco bosses hound Govt on data retention costs

Telstra, Optus, Vodafone bosses lobby for clarity.
Allie Coyne Mar 16 2015 2:03PM Telco/ISP
Qld govt prepares to build 'cloud foundations'

Qld govt prepares to build 'cloud foundations'

Needs brokerage layer for cloud storefront.
Allie Coyne Mar 16 2015 11:05AM Strategy
NBN Co trials HFC, promises upgrade to fibre speeds

NBN Co trials HFC, promises upgrade to fibre speeds

Cable technology upgrade planned for 2017.
Juha Saarinen Mar 13 2015 6:46AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals costs for users to switch to fibre

NBN Co reveals costs for users to switch to fibre

Individuals to pay thousands, groups could pay millions.
Allie Coyne Mar 12 2015 10:44PM Telco/ISP
TPG offers $45 monthly wholesale FTTB package

TPG offers $45 monthly wholesale FTTB package

Opts against Layer 2 product initially.
Allie Coyne Mar 12 2015 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Telstra set to lose fight for 7 percent wholesale price hike

Telstra set to lose fight for 7 percent wholesale price hike

ACCC draft ruling mulls price drop.
Allie Coyne Mar 11 2015 9:30AM Telco/ISP
Cost of telco services falls while NBN plan prices rise

Cost of telco services falls while NBN plan prices rise

Customers search for bigger data caps.
Allie Coyne Mar 6 2015 9:07AM Telco/ISP

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