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.

Huawei fears further blocks

Huawei fears further blocks

Urges legislative caution on national security reforms.
James Hutchinson Sep 14 2012 2:00PM Telco/ISP
US to launch six-strikes copyright system this year

US to launch six-strikes copyright system this year

Australia looks at similar system.
Juha Saarinen Sep 13 2012 6:38AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co promises new regulatory framework in weeks

NBN Co promises new regulatory framework in weeks

Formally withdraws first document.
James Hutchinson Sep 11 2012 5:26PM Telco/ISP
Aussie copyright inhibits data centre spend

Aussie copyright inhibits data centre spend

Economists expect $600m benefit from looser regime.
James Hutchinson Sep 11 2012 12:00PM Networking
NBN Co chair warns on coalition policy

NBN Co chair warns on coalition policy

Defends monopoly.
Staff Writers Sep 11 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
ASKAP to share fibre with Defence, towns

ASKAP to share fibre with Defence, towns

Farmers get free fibre.
Darren Pauli Sep 10 2012 7:00AM Networking
NBN retail service provider sign ups boom

NBN retail service provider sign ups boom

Eight-fold increase in NBN retailers.
Darren Pauli Sep 7 2012 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Telstra fears regulatory gaming of NBN SAU

Telstra fears regulatory gaming of NBN SAU

Wants 'walkway' to negotiation, not regulatory wisdom.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co awards field service, fibre maintenance deals

NBN Co awards field service, fibre maintenance deals

Up to 2000 installer and technician jobs to be created.
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2012 12:30PM Telco/ISP
Huawei denies security risks of Chinese ties

Huawei denies security risks of Chinese ties

Blames commercial, political jousting for negativity.
Darren Pauli Sep 6 2012 7:00AM Hardware
ISPs shoulder cost of Kiwi anti-filesharing regime

ISPs shoulder cost of Kiwi anti-filesharing regime

New regime cost telcos $717,000 to implement.
Juha Saarinen Sep 6 2012 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Huawei denies security risks of Beijing ties

Huawei denies security risks of Beijing ties

Global companies can't risk foul play, says security chief.
Darren Pauli Sep 5 2012 3:50PM Security
Telstra hits halfway mark in 'Top Hat' ADSL2+ upgrade

Telstra hits halfway mark in 'Top Hat' ADSL2+ upgrade

Cabinet extension project hits 1000 boxes.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2012 1:00PM Telco/ISP
AAPT trials free wifi service

AAPT trials free wifi service

Fewer than ten hotspots.
Liz Tay Sep 5 2012 7:29AM Telco/ISP
Roxon touts data retention 'balancing act'

Roxon touts data retention 'balancing act'

Highlights 1994 murder case in support of controversial regime.
John Hilvert Sep 4 2012 5:33PM Strategy
Feds eye new cloud guidelines

Feds eye new cloud guidelines

Agencies required to show safeguards in place.
John Hilvert Sep 4 2012 2:48PM Networking
Specsavers eyes 100 percent cloud move

Specsavers eyes 100 percent cloud move

IT director unveils cloudy vision.
Liz Tay Sep 4 2012 1:00PM Networking
Optus switches on consumer 4G network

Optus switches on consumer 4G network

Services live Sydney, Perth and Newcastle.
Chris Jager Sep 4 2012 10:45AM Networking
Baidu to establish $1.5bn cloud data centre

Baidu to establish $1.5bn cloud data centre

Unveils mobile browser to compete with Chrome, Safari.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2012 9:30AM Storage
NBN Co finds ordering system 'issue'

NBN Co finds ordering system 'issue'

New connection orders go missing in action.
Ry Crozier Sep 4 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP

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