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.

Turnbull warns on data retention laws

Turnbull warns on data retention laws

Criticises NBN Co's fixed wireless network.
James Hutchinson Oct 9 2012 10:15AM Security
Queensland schools to get NBN satellite

Queensland schools to get NBN satellite

56 schools to get 20 GB data quota each.
James Hutchinson Oct 5 2012 12:30PM Telco/ISP
Telstra tussles over greenfield duct standards

Telstra tussles over greenfield duct standards

Wants developers to maintain pit and pipe.
James Hutchinson Oct 3 2012 2:05PM Telco/ISP
CityLink glitch shuts Melbourne tunnels

CityLink glitch shuts Melbourne tunnels

Updated: Computer network blamed for traffic headache.
Ry Crozier Oct 3 2012 10:40AM Networking
Skycity casinos upgrade core gaming platform

Skycity casinos upgrade core gaming platform

Deploys new software, infrastructure in four-year project.
Liz Tay Oct 3 2012 7:00AM Networking
Copyright bureaucrat weighs into US cloud case

Copyright bureaucrat weighs into US cloud case

TV Now principles weighed up in US case.
Juha Saarinen Oct 2 2012 12:00PM Storage
NBN Co confirms Western Australian satellite stations

NBN Co confirms Western Australian satellite stations

Plays to history at Carnarvon.
Staff Writers Oct 1 2012 1:01AM Telco/ISP
Nasdaq launches Amazon-based financial cloud

Nasdaq launches Amazon-based financial cloud

Storage and data-crunching services.
Juha Saarinen Sep 25 2012 8:08PM Financial Services
NBN Co builds own MPLS network

NBN Co builds own MPLS network

To push alarms around Australia.
James Hutchinson Sep 25 2012 4:34PM Telco/ISP
Turnbull attacks Quigley over NBN management

Turnbull attacks Quigley over NBN management

Executive shake-up likely under Coalition power.
James Hutchinson Sep 24 2012 6:03PM Telco/ISP
Screenshots: The coalition's broadband survey

Screenshots: The coalition's broadband survey

What to expect if you don't want to click.
Staff Writers Sep 24 2012 11:49AM Telco/ISP
Optus joins federal emergency SMS program

Optus joins federal emergency SMS program

Joins Telstra, Vodafone in $60m program.
Liz Tay Sep 24 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Asciano shifts to cloud in IT overhaul

Asciano shifts to cloud in IT overhaul

One year into major transformation project.
Ry Crozier Sep 20 2012 7:30AM Strategy
Salesforce unveils 'enterprise Dropbox'

Salesforce unveils 'enterprise Dropbox'

Chatterbox to share files across devices.
Liz Tay Sep 20 2012 7:00AM Networking
Australian public cloud to reach $4.4bn by 2016

Australian public cloud to reach $4.4bn by 2016

Doubling in value over five years.
Staff Writers Sep 20 2012 7:00AM Networking
Feds moderate cloud policy guide

Feds moderate cloud policy guide

Becomes 'first step' to greater cloud use.
John Hilvert Sep 19 2012 1:00PM Strategy
NBN committee schedules Kiwi hearings

NBN committee schedules Kiwi hearings

But Turnbull a no-show.
James Hutchinson Sep 19 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Box sets up shop in Sydney

Box sets up shop in Sydney

But Google Drive still faster.
Staff Writers Sep 18 2012 12:38PM Software
TPG unveils unlimited NBN plan

TPG unveils unlimited NBN plan

Updated: First off blocks with all-you-can-eat fibre.
James Hutchinson Sep 18 2012 11:01AM Telco/ISP
Huawei fears security reforms could create further blocks

Huawei fears security reforms could create further blocks

Urges legislative caution.
James Hutchinson Sep 17 2012 2:06PM Security

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