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.

E-health protocols trump network speed in NBN inquiry

E-health protocols trump network speed in NBN inquiry

Data transfer protocols would "save lives the fastest", committee hears.
Liz Tay Mar 4 2011 11:14AM Security
Amazon opens Japanese data centres

Amazon opens Japanese data centres

Second APAC hub.
Staff Writers Mar 3 2011 10:25AM Networking
Senate approves new telecoms interception laws

Senate approves new telecoms interception laws

Law enforcement agencies get ASIO expertise.
Liz Tay Mar 2 2011 6:01PM Security
ACCC splits up NBN Points of Interconnect sites

ACCC splits up NBN Points of Interconnect sites

Mega PoIs, Wangaratta to be broken up.
Ry Crozier Mar 2 2011 3:50PM Telco/ISP
Greens chalk up win on NBN oversight

Greens chalk up win on NBN oversight

UPDATE: Scope of Joint Parliamentary Committee finalised.
Brett Winterford Mar 2 2011 10:10AM Telco/ISP
iiNet calls 'cherry-picking' at South Brisbane exchange

iiNet calls 'cherry-picking' at South Brisbane exchange

Seeks clarity on open access.
Ry Crozier Mar 1 2011 1:10PM Telco/ISP
Internode slams NBN cherry-pick rules

Internode slams NBN cherry-pick rules

Could affect Agile data centre link project.
Ry Crozier Mar 1 2011 12:44PM Telco/ISP
Pipe Networks seeks exemption from cherry-pick rules

Pipe Networks seeks exemption from cherry-pick rules

Questions why LTE operators would be exempt.
Ry Crozier Mar 1 2011 12:41PM Telco/ISP
Telstra fears vertical integration of NBN Co

Telstra fears vertical integration of NBN Co

Demands closure of "loopholes".
Ry Crozier Mar 1 2011 12:41PM Telco/ISP
Research project tackles NBN attitudes in Willunga

Research project tackles NBN attitudes in Willunga

Sydney Uni researcher asked to create baseline study of first release site.
Brett Winterford Mar 1 2011 5:50AM Telco/ISP
UK ISP refunds $4m in billing errors

UK ISP refunds $4m in billing errors

System integration goes awry.
Liam Tung Mar 1 2011 12:53AM Financial Services
Photos: Field trip to NBN site in Willunga, SA

Photos: Field trip to NBN site in Willunga, SA

Sydney University's Dr Melissa Gregg travels to Willunga, South Australia to canvas attitudes to technology and the national broadband network as the first fibre gets deployed on Australia's mainland.
Feb 28 2011 3:58PM Telco/ISP
NBN critics misunderstand wireless: NetComm

NBN critics misunderstand wireless: NetComm

But optical fibre will outpace wireless for the foreseeable future.
Nate Cochrane Feb 28 2011 3:00PM Telco/ISP
NextDC warns global transit could beat NBN prices

NextDC warns global transit could beat NBN prices

Contemplates future with limited competition.
Ry Crozier Feb 28 2011 11:08AM Telco/ISP
Optus: Break NBN Co into baby telcos

Optus: Break NBN Co into baby telcos

And CEO takes a swipe at iiNet No.2 claims.
Nate Cochrane Feb 27 2011 5:49PM Telco/ISP
Cloud customers risk collateral DDoS

Cloud customers risk collateral DDoS

Are your operations safe from neighbours and their unwelcome visitors?
Liz Tay Feb 25 2011 11:25AM Strategy
Ex-Microsoft GM barred from Salesforce job

Ex-Microsoft GM barred from Salesforce job

CRM competition heats up.
Liam Tung Feb 25 2011 7:25AM Training & Development
EDS veteran becomes Cisco's first COO

EDS veteran becomes Cisco's first COO

To drive accountability as HP snaps at heels.
Liam Tung Feb 25 2011 6:53AM Training & Development
iiTrial: A green light to disconnect pirates

iiTrial: A green light to disconnect pirates

Film industry granted path to cut infringer's net access.
Brett Winterford Feb 24 2011 6:04PM Telco/ISP
iiNet bests Hollywood in Federal Court

iiNet bests Hollywood in Federal Court

Film industry wins concessions over filesharers.
Ry Crozier Feb 24 2011 5:55PM Security

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