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.

Akamai to pay $1.3 billion for IaaS company Linode

Akamai to pay $1.3 billion for IaaS company Linode

CDN giant adding compute.
Staff Writer Feb 16 2022 4:48PM Financial Services
NBN Co wants to test how much extra users will pay for 100Mbps

NBN Co wants to test how much extra users will pay for 100Mbps

Over an initial two-year period.
Ry Crozier Feb 16 2022 10:52AM Telco/ISP
Azure misconfiguration exposed ISOC members' info

Azure misconfiguration exposed ISOC members' info

No malicious instances of access uncovered.
Richard Chirgwin Feb 16 2022 9:27AM Security
NBN Co reveals just 20 FTTN premises upgraded to full fibre in trial

NBN Co reveals just 20 FTTN premises upgraded to full fibre in trial

With 31 more waiting, out of hundreds of possible trial spots.
Ry Crozier Feb 16 2022 12:05AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co thinks a micrometeorite knocked its satellite off-orbit in December

NBN Co thinks a micrometeorite knocked its satellite off-orbit in December

Also reveals why 573 users couldn't reconnect for weeks after.
Ry Crozier Feb 15 2022 10:42PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co faces calls to expand fixed wireless network

NBN Co faces calls to expand fixed wireless network

Into areas currently served by satellite.
Ry Crozier Feb 15 2022 11:14AM Telco/ISP
Telco bill targets city-standard internet for regional Australia

Telco bill targets city-standard internet for regional Australia

Takes aim at slow provisioning, performance and fixes.
Richard Chirgwin Feb 14 2022 12:10PM Telco/ISP
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank accelerates its transformation

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank accelerates its transformation

Total IT spend up, software and cloud down.
Kate Weber Feb 14 2022 11:57AM Financial Services
PwC to create another 1700 jobs in Adelaide for tech push

PwC to create another 1700 jobs in Adelaide for tech push

Opens new delivery centre.
Justin Hendry Feb 11 2022 12:03PM Training & Development
Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian to join Optus

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian to join Optus

Says ‘yes’ to newly created executive role.
Justin Hendry Feb 11 2022 10:37AM Telco/ISP
NAB looks to keep its cloud costs in check this year

NAB looks to keep its cloud costs in check this year

Building on earlier FinOps efforts.
Ry Crozier Feb 10 2022 12:55PM Financial Services
NBN Co lifts residential revenue by $1 per user per month

NBN Co lifts residential revenue by $1 per user per month

After two years of flat ARPU due to Covid concessions.
Ry Crozier Feb 10 2022 11:49AM Telco/ISP
Most key enterprise IT spending will shift to cloud by mid decade says Gartner

Most key enterprise IT spending will shift to cloud by mid decade says Gartner

ANZ organisations lead on infrastructure shift, lags on business process.
Staff Writers Feb 10 2022 8:39AM Emerging Tech
BSA spends $20 million to settle "sham contractor" lawsuit

BSA spends $20 million to settle "sham contractor" lawsuit

Class action aimed at telco infrastructure services firm.
Richard Chirgwin Feb 9 2022 11:26AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co lobs fresh discounts at 12Mbps users to upgrade

NBN Co lobs fresh discounts at 12Mbps users to upgrade

Up to 25Mbps or 50Mbps plans.
Ry Crozier Feb 9 2022 10:02AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co refuses to say if execs held to account for subcontractor pay scandal

NBN Co refuses to say if execs held to account for subcontractor pay scandal

Or if bonuses were impacted in any way.
Ry Crozier Feb 9 2022 6:59AM Telco/ISP
Australian telcos in line for classified threat intelligence briefings

Australian telcos in line for classified threat intelligence briefings

Recommendation that spy agencies share more, and vice versa.
Richard Chirgwin Feb 8 2022 12:35PM Telco/ISP
Westpac to accelerate cloud shift under five-year Azure deal

Westpac to accelerate cloud shift under five-year Azure deal

Looks to deliver more "digital-to-the-core" experiences.
Justin Hendry Feb 8 2022 11:58AM Financial Services

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