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.

Macquarie Telecom retains spot as tech's top political donor

Macquarie Telecom retains spot as tech's top political donor

As Afterpay makes first-time donation.
Justin Hendry Feb 1 2022 1:12PM Strategy
Fortinet Networking and Cybersecurity Adoption Index 2021

Fortinet Networking and Cybersecurity Adoption Index 2021

A perfect landscape for cybercriminals
Feb 1 2022 12:50PM
ACCC pushes for upload speed advertising by internet providers

ACCC pushes for upload speed advertising by internet providers

To help remote workers choose more suitable services.
Ry Crozier Jan 31 2022 12:57PM Telco/ISP
Telstra Purple to pay $30m for mining LTE specialist Aqura

Telstra Purple to pay $30m for mining LTE specialist Aqura

Sale to close next month.
Ry Crozier Jan 31 2022 12:55PM Networking
Citrix Systems may be bought for $18.6 billion

Citrix Systems may be bought for $18.6 billion

Could be merged with Tibco.
Krystal Hu Jan 31 2022 12:28PM Software
Google Cloud signs government-wide deal with NSW

Google Cloud signs government-wide deal with NSW

Joins other hyperscalers on CPA panel.
Justin Hendry Jan 28 2022 1:25PM Strategy
Microsoft cloud growth forecast bodes well for AWS, Google

Microsoft cloud growth forecast bodes well for AWS, Google

Still plenty of room for market expansion.
Danielle Kaye and Jane Lanhee Lee Jan 27 2022 10:46AM Cloud
NBN Co sheds 1200 satellite customers since December

NBN Co sheds 1200 satellite customers since December

Operator says change is mostly 'seasonal'.
Ry Crozier Jan 25 2022 12:05PM Telco/ISP
Telcos wary as gov presses on with consumer data right expansion

Telcos wary as gov presses on with consumer data right expansion

Argue that promise of lower internet bills may not materialise.
Ry Crozier Jan 24 2022 5:38PM Financial Services
AgriFood Connect deploys private 5G platform

AgriFood Connect deploys private 5G platform

Ericsson touts Australian implementation as a world-first.
Staff Writer Jan 24 2022 1:14PM Networking
5G flight disruption eases as Emirates blasts US rollout

5G flight disruption eases as Emirates blasts US rollout

Regulatory confusion to be felt internationally for days.
David Shepardson, Tim Hepher and Jamie Freed Jan 20 2022 11:31AM Networking
Phones reconnected in Tonga, internet will have to wait a month

Phones reconnected in Tonga, internet will have to wait a month

As telcos prepare for repairs.
Tom Westbrook Jan 20 2022 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Airlines scramble to rejig schedules amid US 5G rollout concerns

Airlines scramble to rejig schedules amid US 5G rollout concerns

Some 777 flights curtailed.
Tim Hepher and David Shepardson Jan 19 2022 11:33AM Telco/ISP
US examining Alibaba's cloud unit

US examining Alibaba's cloud unit

For national security risks.
Alexandra Alper Jan 19 2022 6:59AM Security
Major US airline CEOs warn 5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc

Major US airline CEOs warn 5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc

When new cellular services go live.
David Shepardson Jan 18 2022 6:41AM Telco/ISP
Google Cloud's A/NZ head of security Kate Healy leaves

Google Cloud's A/NZ head of security Kate Healy leaves

After a year-and-a-half.
Ry Crozier Jan 14 2022 12:30PM Training & Development
NBN Co asks ACCC to closely police any functional separation of TPG Telecom

NBN Co asks ACCC to closely police any functional separation of TPG Telecom

Over competition concerns.
Ry Crozier Jan 13 2022 3:41PM Telco/ISP

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