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.

DiData eyes Oakton in landmark deal

DiData eyes Oakton in landmark deal

Transaction valued at $171 million.
Steven Kiernan , William Maher Aug 12 2014 11:30AM Financial Services
Call for papers: Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit

Call for papers: Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit

[Blog post] Announcing our key themes for 2015.
Brett Winterford Aug 8 2014 4:31PM Software
Turnbull offers metadata definition

Turnbull offers metadata definition

Doesn't include websites.
Allie Coyne Aug 8 2014 8:51AM Security
Qld Govt launches cloud infrastructure panel

Qld Govt launches cloud infrastructure panel

First three suppliers signed up by the ‘cloud-first’ state.
Paris Cowan Aug 7 2014 11:50AM Networking
Google adds zones to Compute Engine

Google adds zones to Compute Engine

Aimed at high-availability applications.
Juha Saarinen Aug 6 2014 6:25AM Storage
Telcos still in the dark as Govt moves on data retention

Telcos still in the dark as Govt moves on data retention

Updated: Bill due before the end of the year.
Allie Coyne Aug 5 2014 11:56AM Security
Federal Govt unveils cloud services panel terms

Federal Govt unveils cloud services panel terms

But cloud market is not mature enough to make it mandatory.
Paris Cowan Aug 5 2014 10:24AM Strategy
Turnbull audit finds Labor's NBN 'rushed, chaotic'

Turnbull audit finds Labor's NBN 'rushed, chaotic'

Opposition hits back at reviews 'written by mates'.
Allie Coyne Aug 5 2014 8:57AM Telco/ISP
ACCC floats new rules to monitor NBN competition

ACCC floats new rules to monitor NBN competition

Acts on RSP concerns over CVC pricing.
Allie Coyne Aug 4 2014 3:48PM Telco/ISP
How Service NSW uses data to create ‘healthy competition’

How Service NSW uses data to create ‘healthy competition’

Real-time performance dashboards critical to constant improvement.
Paris Cowan Jul 31 2014 6:38AM Strategy
Ericsson bags long-term NBN satellite work

Ericsson bags long-term NBN satellite work

Adds $300m LTS bundle to fixed wireless contract.
Allie Coyne Jul 30 2014 12:39PM Telco/ISP
A ten-point plan for disrupting security

A ten-point plan for disrupting security

[Blog post] How can you defend the perimeter when it’s in the cloud?
v f Jul 29 2014 12:03PM Strategy
Govt must store data in retention regime: iiNet

Govt must store data in retention regime: iiNet

Calls for correcting of ‘inaccurate and misleading’ metadata claims.
Allie Coyne Jul 29 2014 11:34AM Security
ABC to make the switch to cloud email

ABC to make the switch to cloud email

As budget pressures descend.
Paris Cowan Jul 29 2014 7:17AM Software
NBN Co sets September FTTP service date for TPG areas

NBN Co sets September FTTP service date for TPG areas

Product to go live in two months.
Allie Coyne Jul 28 2014 4:19PM Telco/ISP
Have you fallen for the big data trap?

Have you fallen for the big data trap?

[Blog post] Big data IS the problem.
v f Jul 28 2014 5:32AM Strategy
Govt proposes crackdown on ISPs over piracy

Govt proposes crackdown on ISPs over piracy

Wants new legal powers for copyright industry.
Allie Coyne Jul 25 2014 3:32PM Software
South Australia promises imminent cloud policy

South Australia promises imminent cloud policy

Agencies demand more guidance.
Paris Cowan Jul 25 2014 12:06PM Strategy
NBN Co offers new satellite service for remote users

NBN Co offers new satellite service for remote users

IPstar to wholesale broadband.
Juha Saarinen Jul 22 2014 6:43AM Telco/ISP
Tumult pushes Businesslink into the cloud

Tumult pushes Businesslink into the cloud

NDIS reform, FACS merger make flexibility crucial.
Penny Wolf Jul 21 2014 12:07PM Software

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