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 joins NSW cloud panel

Macquarie Telecom joins NSW cloud panel

Strikes whole-of-government deal.
Justin Hendry Jan 12 2022 11:57AM Strategy
NBN Co applies fix to get hundreds of Sky Muster satellite services back online

NBN Co applies fix to get hundreds of Sky Muster satellite services back online

Premises impacted by a fortnight-long internet outage.
Ry Crozier Jan 6 2022 12:58PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co claims progress in fortnight-long Sky Muster internet outage

NBN Co claims progress in fortnight-long Sky Muster internet outage

Left customers offline or with slow services since December 21.
Ry Crozier Jan 4 2022 6:11PM Networking
iiNet says heatwave conditions behind data centre outage

iiNet says heatwave conditions behind data centre outage

Impacting email, web servers and customer support.
Ry Crozier Dec 26 2021 5:10PM Networking
NBN Co to set "up to" 25Mbps as its entry-level broadband tier

NBN Co to set "up to" 25Mbps as its entry-level broadband tier

Unveils 'transformational' prices and structure.
Ry Crozier Dec 23 2021 3:52PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband says white-label 'teething issues' delay migration plans

Aussie Broadband says white-label 'teething issues' delay migration plans

Issues now resolved.
Ry Crozier Dec 22 2021 8:48AM Telco/ISP
Boeing, Airbus executives urge delay in US 5G deployment

Boeing, Airbus executives urge delay in US 5G deployment

Warn of harms to aviation safety.
David Shepardson Dec 22 2021 1:51AM Networking
Photos: Southern Cross NEXT cable lands in Sydney

Photos: Southern Cross NEXT cable lands in Sydney

The $350 million cable connecting Sydney and Los Angeles was brought ashore at Coogee Beach on Monday morning.
Justin Hendry Dec 21 2021 12:01PM Telco/ISP
Google, Meta undersea data cable recommended for approval

Google, Meta undersea data cable recommended for approval

To handle growing internet traffic with Asia.
David Shepardson Dec 20 2021 12:25AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co can't say which premises are eligible for a free fibre upgrade

NBN Co can't say which premises are eligible for a free fibre upgrade

In advance of construction.
Ry Crozier Dec 17 2021 11:52AM Telco/ISP
University of Sydney researchers improve wi-fi in underground mines

University of Sydney researchers improve wi-fi in underground mines

Say they have found a way to propagate signals over longer distances.
Staff Writer Dec 17 2021 11:33AM Networking
Telstra trial pushes theoretical 5G uplink speeds to 986Mbps

Telstra trial pushes theoretical 5G uplink speeds to 986Mbps

Combining millimetre-wave and 3.6GHz spectrum.
Ry Crozier Dec 17 2021 10:53AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft says M365, cloud services inaccessible due to Azure AD outage

Microsoft says M365, cloud services inaccessible due to Azure AD outage

Does not affect users with already active sessions.
Ry Crozier Dec 16 2021 1:38PM Cloud
Telstra fined $2.5m for not uploading data on silent and unlisted phone numbers

Telstra fined $2.5m for not uploading data on silent and unlisted phone numbers

May have led to privacy and safety repercussions.
Ry Crozier Dec 16 2021 9:42AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co has one-third of its IT workloads in public cloud

NBN Co has one-third of its IT workloads in public cloud

Offers a rare look inside its cloud migration works.
Ry Crozier Dec 16 2021 7:04AM Cloud
TPG Telecom to replace Internode-built free wi-fi network in Adelaide

TPG Telecom to replace Internode-built free wi-fi network in Adelaide

Secures $4.8m, five-year agreement.
Ry Crozier Dec 15 2021 11:07AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co tables new 'price construct' to industry

NBN Co tables new 'price construct' to industry

Offers to widen application of flat wholesale pricing "over time".
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2021 11:49PM Telco/ISP
TPG Telecom restructures group IT leadership

TPG Telecom restructures group IT leadership

CDIO Rob James to leave, new CTO role created.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2021 3:27PM Strategy
HyperOne starts to build 2300km diverse fibre loop on east coast

HyperOne starts to build 2300km diverse fibre loop on east coast

First phase of larger national fibre network.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2021 12:33PM Networking
IDEMIA scores $180m deal to upgrade Australia's fingerprint system

IDEMIA scores $180m deal to upgrade Australia's fingerprint system

Will shift system to protected cloud platform.
Justin Hendry Dec 14 2021 7:02AM Strategy

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