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.

iiNet, Internode, MacTel circling new backhaul links

iiNet, Internode, MacTel circling new backhaul links

Predicted capacity will be quickly soaked up.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2009 2:18PM Telco/ISP
Nextgen wins $250m NBN backhaul project

Nextgen wins $250m NBN backhaul project

100 regional towns get high-speed ADSL in 18 months.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2009 12:58PM Telco/ISP
Virtualisation being driven by IT departments

Virtualisation being driven by IT departments

More education still needed in boardroom.
Dan Raywood Dec 4 2009 10:58AM Security
Nokia Siemens raises bid for Nortel networking

Nokia Siemens raises bid for Nortel networking

Trumps Ciena's bid for the assets.
Dave Bailey Dec 4 2009 6:33AM Networking
New 48-core Intel chip promises cloud on a die

New 48-core Intel chip promises cloud on a die

Latest silicon is the 'wave of the future'.
Iain Thomson Dec 4 2009 6:26AM Hardware
Feds to crowdsource ideas for NBN talkfest

Feds to crowdsource ideas for NBN talkfest

Community Groups urged to participate via wiki and Twitter.
Brett Winterford Dec 3 2009 5:24PM Software
Security worries continue to dog cloud vendors

Security worries continue to dog cloud vendors

Half of all companies concerned about data leaks, say analysts.
Shaun Nichols Dec 3 2009 1:22PM Security
Architects and Google propose 'digital cloud' for Olympics

Architects and Google propose 'digital cloud' for Olympics

It's raining information.
Rosalie Marshall Dec 2 2009 6:58AM Oddware
Government "underestimated" broadband guarantee demand

Government "underestimated" broadband guarantee demand

Brings forward $23.8 million in broadband guarantee funding.
Ben Grubb Nov 30 2009 3:31PM Telco/ISP
Alcatel-Lucent brings sales focus to NBNCo dealings

Alcatel-Lucent brings sales focus to NBNCo dealings

Internal taskforce make-up changes.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2009 3:20PM Networking
Exetel may switch wireless broadband networks

Exetel may switch wireless broadband networks

Optus wholesale agreement under scrutiny.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2009 3:15PM Telco/ISP
Christian Lobby buoyant on filtering after meeting Conroy

Christian Lobby buoyant on filtering after meeting Conroy

Claims it was not privy to ISP-level filtering report.
Ben Grubb Nov 27 2009 2:34PM Telco/ISP
Telstra NextG traffic doubles every eight months

Telstra NextG traffic doubles every eight months

But telco says capital investment no longer network-driven.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2009 10:41AM Telco/ISP
NBN Committee suggests NBN debate "not proceed"

NBN Committee suggests NBN debate "not proceed"

Wants more clarity.
Ben Grubb Nov 26 2009 3:05PM Telco/ISP
Day 22: Film studios target iiNet business model change

Day 22: Film studios target iiNet business model change

Previous cases support alteration.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2009 12:54PM Telco/ISP
2010- A Security Odyssey

2010- A Security Odyssey

NetIQ's David Bell presents his predictions for the IT security industry in 2010.
David Bell Nov 25 2009 5:30PM Security
Tassie fibre testers get free TiVo

Tassie fibre testers get free TiVo

Free TiVo and a year's free internet for 1000 households on test-bed fibre network.
Ben Grubb Nov 25 2009 12:28PM Telco/ISP
Security – off with the clouds?

Security – off with the clouds?

The cloud is best positioned to correctly implement the security triangle of confidentiality, integrity and availability for consumers and business, says IntraLinks security architect Mushegh Hakhinian.
Mushegh Hakhinian Nov 24 2009 11:45AM Security
Mozy glitch fogs the reliability of storage clouds

Mozy glitch fogs the reliability of storage clouds

Discovery by former S Central engineer raises new questions.
Brett Winterford Nov 23 2009 11:13AM Storage
Enisa launches comprehensive cloud security report

Enisa launches comprehensive cloud security report

Checklist for firms looking to vet providers.
Phil Muncaster Nov 21 2009 9:10AM Security

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