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.

NBN Co coaxed half a million users off 12Mbps and 25Mbps services

NBN Co coaxed half a million users off 12Mbps and 25Mbps services

Using its 'Focus on Fast' marketing campaign.
Ry Crozier Mar 23 2022 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Home Affairs downplays gov data 'gaps' in critical infrastructure regime

Home Affairs downplays gov data 'gaps' in critical infrastructure regime

Existing protections to continue.
Justin Hendry Mar 23 2022 6:56AM Cloud
Multi-million dollar refunds for Optus, TPG customers after ACMA action

Multi-million dollar refunds for Optus, TPG customers after ACMA action

Couldn’t deliver promised NBN speeds.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 23 2022 12:11AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals the two ways to get invited to upgrade FTTN to full fibre

NBN Co reveals the two ways to get invited to upgrade FTTN to full fibre

And the participating RSPs, with some noticeable absentees.
Ry Crozier Mar 22 2022 12:13PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co takes 5G leap with $750m fixed wireless network upgrade

NBN Co takes 5G leap with $750m fixed wireless network upgrade

Extends range, boosts speeds to 100Mbps-plus.
Ry Crozier Mar 22 2022 6:28AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co quantifies how many HFC dropouts in a day is too many

NBN Co quantifies how many HFC dropouts in a day is too many

And would result in a service ticket being raised and/or a truck roll.
Ry Crozier Mar 21 2022 12:22PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband says drawn-out NBN review pressuring RSPs, prices

Aussie Broadband says drawn-out NBN review pressuring RSPs, prices

Wants an actual deadline put on the process.
Ry Crozier Mar 18 2022 11:38AM Telco/ISP
Coles to build a one-stop supplier platform on Salesforce

Coles to build a one-stop supplier platform on Salesforce

For use across its brands.
Justin Hendry Mar 18 2022 11:00AM Strategy
Microsoft faces EU antitrust complaint about its cloud computing business

Microsoft faces EU antitrust complaint about its cloud computing business

European rivals brought antitrust complaint.
Staff Writer Mar 18 2022 6:37AM Strategy
NSW gov targets Sky Muster satellite users with $100m gig state upgrade

NSW gov targets Sky Muster satellite users with $100m gig state upgrade

Asks for industry feedback on refocused initiative.
Justin Hendry Mar 17 2022 3:20PM Strategy
NSW Labor leader calls for flood telecoms inquiry

NSW Labor leader calls for flood telecoms inquiry

Former Telstra exec blames 'single point of failure'.
Natalie Apostolou Mar 17 2022 6:20AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's SAU no longer effective, ACCC commissioner says

NBN Co's SAU no longer effective, ACCC commissioner says

Promises revision will be more than "a tidy-up exercise”.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2022 12:39PM Telco/ISP
Optus wants gov response to OTTs 'free riding' on telco networks

Optus wants gov response to OTTs 'free riding' on telco networks

We invest, they profit, carrier says.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 15 2022 12:14PM Telco/ISP
Google warns cloud customers that a price rise is coming

Google warns cloud customers that a price rise is coming

In October.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 15 2022 10:28AM Cloud
Riverbed spinoff Aternity ships emergency software patch

Riverbed spinoff Aternity ships emergency software patch

Singapore gov researchers discover remote execution bugs.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 14 2022 12:18PM Security
US spy agency probes sabotage of satellite internet

US spy agency probes sabotage of satellite internet

Suspected attack knocked Viasat modems offline.
James Pearson, Raphael Satter, Christopher Bing and Joel Schectman Mar 14 2022 6:58AM Security
Telcos detail further flood responses

Telcos detail further flood responses

Update: Optus donates $250k to Red Cross appeal, Voda pauses billing
Richard Chirgwin Mar 11 2022 3:55PM Telco/ISP
Oracle bets on cloud boom for upbeat profit forecast

Oracle bets on cloud boom for upbeat profit forecast

Hybrid work, cloud transition to help investments pay off.
Chavi Mehta Mar 11 2022 11:31AM Strategy
Aussie Broadband lands Mitsubishi Motors as enterprise NBN customer

Aussie Broadband lands Mitsubishi Motors as enterprise NBN customer

Corporate sites, data centres on one network.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 11 2022 10:13AM Telco/ISP
Google to buy Mandiant for US$5.4 billion

Google to buy Mandiant for US$5.4 billion

Aims to bolster security offerings in Google Cloud.
Ry Crozier Mar 8 2022 11:54PM Cloud

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