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.

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
Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom get funding for 544 mobile site upgrades

Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom get funding for 544 mobile site upgrades

Hardening to improve resiliency.
Staff Writer Mar 8 2022 7:23PM Telco/ISP
NSW gov reworks $100m gig state regional internet upgrade project

NSW gov reworks $100m gig state regional internet upgrade project

Will now focus on only the most underserved regions.
Justin Hendry Mar 7 2022 5:39PM Strategy
HyperOne partners with UGC-5DG on transmission fibre build

HyperOne partners with UGC-5DG on transmission fibre build

Strikes multi-million dollar agreement.
Jeremy Nadel Mar 7 2022 12:45PM Financial Services
Broadcom says enterprise spending "on fire"

Broadcom says enterprise spending "on fire"

Cloud, 5G also feeding upbeat forecasts.
Chavi Mehta and Jane Lanhee Lee Mar 4 2022 11:30AM Strategy
Telcos working to overcome flooding in NSW, Queensland

Telcos working to overcome flooding in NSW, Queensland

Water receding, but many sites still inaccessible.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 4 2022 6:55AM Telco/ISP
ACCC says Telstra-TPG tie-up 'raises complex issues'

ACCC says Telstra-TPG tie-up 'raises complex issues'

For the supply of regional telecommunications services.
Ry Crozier Mar 3 2022 3:56PM Telco/ISP
NSW Education grilled over school connectivity upgrade troubles

NSW Education grilled over school connectivity upgrade troubles

Project realigned after PwC review.
Justin Hendry Mar 3 2022 11:20AM Strategy
Heritage Bank eyes digital growth

Heritage Bank eyes digital growth

Merger with People's Choice Credit Union would save on IT refresh.
Kate Weber Mar 3 2022 11:11AM Financial Services
Small telcos could get consumer data right exemption

Small telcos could get consumer data right exemption

Enterprise services likely to be exempt as well.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 3 2022 11:00AM Telco/ISP

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