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.

iiNet founder Michael Malone backs new infosec company

iiNet founder Michael Malone backs new infosec company

Exclusive: Wants to bring Defence Force discipline to the private sector.
Allie Coyne Oct 24 2014 4:39PM Security
Would you trust Telstra with your healthcare?

Would you trust Telstra with your healthcare?

[Opinion] Why the telco faces an uphill battle making telehealth work.
David Glance Oct 24 2014 3:20PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co expects Telstra deal to be signed by Christmas

NBN Co expects Telstra deal to be signed by Christmas

Rubber stamp likely in early 2015.
Allie Coyne Oct 23 2014 2:47PM Telco/ISP
TIO reports for the first time on NBN complaints

TIO reports for the first time on NBN complaints

Connection delays top list, while excess mobile data charges dominate overall.
Allie Coyne Oct 23 2014 7:00AM Telco/ISP
The CISO’s dilemma: Do you trust your partner’s partner?

The CISO’s dilemma: Do you trust your partner’s partner?

[Blog post] How far down the chain do you check?
Brett Winterford Oct 22 2014 1:10PM Software
Telstra launches new health division

Telstra launches new health division

Offers remote and rural patients access to GPs.
Allie Coyne Oct 22 2014 11:59AM Telco/ISP
ACCC to exclude NBN payments from Telstra wholesale pricing

ACCC to exclude NBN payments from Telstra wholesale pricing

Decision likely to anger rivals.
Allie Coyne Oct 22 2014 11:09AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft unveils Azure 'cloud in a box'

Microsoft unveils Azure 'cloud in a box'

Teams with Dell for hybrid solution.
Allie Coyne Oct 21 2014 5:16PM Software
Microsoft confirms Australian Azure launch

Microsoft confirms Australian Azure launch

Available from next week.
Allie Coyne Oct 21 2014 8:17AM Hardware
SAP sales down on path to cloud

SAP sales down on path to cloud

Cloud services create a challenge for the balance sheet.
Staff Writers Oct 21 2014 6:47AM Financial Services
Australian Govt metadata requests jump 5 percent

Australian Govt metadata requests jump 5 percent

ACMA counts growth in disclosures.
Allie Coyne Oct 21 2014 1:12AM Security
Digital engagement: more than child’s play

Digital engagement: more than child’s play

Sector-hopping CIO Paul Young wants to create digital experiences that add value to some of the world’s most terrifyingly physical ones.
Andrew Colley Oct 20 2014 2:22PM CXO Challenge
NBN Co names first 140 FTTN sites

NBN Co names first 140 FTTN sites

National trial extended.
Allie Coyne Oct 20 2014 9:13AM Telco/ISP
NSW to add offshore data rules into privacy legislation

NSW to add offshore data rules into privacy legislation

Privacy Commissioner welcomes the news.
Paris Cowan Oct 20 2014 6:30AM Storage
Cloud, big data propel bank CISOs into the boardroom

Cloud, big data propel bank CISOs into the boardroom

And this time, they are welcome.
Brett Winterford Oct 20 2014 6:25AM Security
SAP partners with IBM to accelerate HANA cloud

SAP partners with IBM to accelerate HANA cloud

Available via SoftLayer DCs in Sydney, Melbourne.
Penny Wolf , William Maher Oct 15 2014 1:36PM Strategy
Amazon Web Services to build two Sydney data centres

Amazon Web Services to build two Sydney data centres

Exclusive: Not enough co-lo capacity for cloud provider’s growth.
Brett Winterford Oct 15 2014 12:00PM Networking
Govt offers up draft FTTB wholesale conditions

Govt offers up draft FTTB wholesale conditions

Rules to counter TPG threat to NBN.
Allie Coyne Oct 15 2014 11:42AM Telco/ISP
Google's public DNS goes offline

Google's public DNS goes offline

Australian, NZ and SE Asian users affected.
Juha Saarinen Oct 14 2014 6:58AM Telco/ISP
Telstra pushes for seven percent wholesale price hike

Telstra pushes for seven percent wholesale price hike

Optus wants NBN payments to be considered.
Allie Coyne Oct 13 2014 10:42AM Telco/ISP

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