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.

Tasmania hurls $12.7m at NBN projects

Tasmania hurls $12.7m at NBN projects

The Tasmanian Government has allocated $14.7 million to NBN initiatives in its state budget, including establishment of an advisory group to find more opportunities for investment.
Staff Writers Jun 12 2009 1:00PM Telco/ISP
Minchin calls for release of "secret" NBN letter

Minchin calls for release of "secret" NBN letter

Shadow Minister for Communications Nick Minchin has called on the Government to release a confidential letter of advice received from the NBN Expert Panel.
Ben Grubb Jun 11 2009 5:17PM Telco/ISP
Satellite internet needs ground investment to be NBN-ready

Satellite internet needs ground investment to be NBN-ready

The Federal Government is being advised to consider investing in the ground segment of the IPSTAR broadband satellite network to fast-track its suitability for use by the 10 per cent of Aussies to miss out on NBN fibre.
Ry Crozier Jun 11 2009 3:27PM Telco/ISP
ISPs may be stranded by NBN, not just their assets

ISPs may be stranded by NBN, not just their assets

DSLAM assets stranded by the NBN could be the least of ISP’s problems with an Ovum analyst warning of a major shake-up in the transition to a new national network.
Ry Crozier Jun 11 2009 3:25PM Telco/ISP
Analysts: Industry needs more info on NBNCo

Analysts: Industry needs more info on NBNCo

The Government will need to provide far more information about the proposed structure of NBNCo if it wishes the private sector to vend assets into it, according to a note by Macquarie Equities.
Brett Winterford Jun 11 2009 6:46AM Telco/ISP
IIA cautions against ISP e-security burdens

IIA cautions against ISP e-security burdens

Measures outlined by Senator Conroy to kick-start development of an e-security code of practice for ISPs are “on the table” but may not make the final cut.
Ry Crozier Jun 10 2009 3:57PM Telco/ISP
SQL attack to affect over 100,000 websites

SQL attack to affect over 100,000 websites

The strength of SQL injections has been demonstrated with an attack on a large internet service provider.
Dan Raywood Jun 10 2009 3:11PM Security
AFACT “struggling” to make a case: iiNet

AFACT “struggling” to make a case: iiNet

ISP iiNet has dismissed claims by the film industry that it is stalling their landmark battle in the Federal Court, accusing AFACT of “struggling to get their case together”.
Ry Crozier Jun 10 2009 9:21AM Telco/ISP
Beladen changes tactics to direct compromised users to Shkarkimi

Beladen changes tactics to direct compromised users to Shkarkimi

The payload site for the mass compromise known as Beladen has changed its name to Shkarkimi.
Dan Raywood Jun 9 2009 3:33PM Security
FTC shuts down ISP over spam and botnets

FTC shuts down ISP over spam and botnets

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has convinced a court to shut down the operations of a rogue internet service provider (ISP) that it claims was hosting spamming systems, child pornography and botnets.
Iain Thomson Jun 5 2009 2:01PM Security
Forrester: Take care with the cloud

Forrester: Take care with the cloud

Cloud computing could be more expensive than traditional methods, but offers benefits if used right, according to experts at Forrester Research.
Angelica Mari Jun 4 2009 6:03AM Telco/ISP
Inside the Commonwealth Bank data centre

Inside the Commonwealth Bank data centre

The Commonwealth Bank wants to see data centre requirements contract in the coming years, potentially using cloud capacity to combat the race for data centre space.
Ry Crozier Jun 4 2009 12:01AM Networking
Amcom cautious of NBN role for fibre assets

Amcom cautious of NBN role for fibre assets

Amcom Telecom has held “very preliminary discussions” with Senator Conroy’s department around the NBN but is seeking further clarification before committing to vend in some of its dark fibre assets.
Ry Crozier Jun 3 2009 11:28AM Telco/ISP
RTA kicks off facial recognition project

RTA kicks off facial recognition project

The NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) will this week commence its rollout of facial recognition technology to assist in proof-of-identification and fraud prevention.
Ry Crozier Jun 1 2009 8:58AM Software
Telcos queue for identity document vetting system

Telcos queue for identity document vetting system

Australia’s telcos and banks have reportedly shown interest in an expansion of the national document verification service (DVS) system to enable them to verify proof-of-identity with issuing authorities.
Ry Crozier May 29 2009 12:58PM Security
Huawei eyes NBN as local sales climb

Huawei eyes NBN as local sales climb

Networking vendor Huawei racked up some $327 million in contract sales locally last year, fuelled in part by strong growth in wireless.
Staff Writers May 28 2009 2:48PM Networking
NBNCo can't count on AAPT fibre assets

NBNCo can't count on AAPT fibre assets

AAPT remains unconvinced of the benefits of vending some of its fibre assets into the National Broadband Network in return for an equity stake.
Ry Crozier May 28 2009 2:44PM Telco/ISP
Conroy mulls review of ACMA blacklist

Conroy mulls review of ACMA blacklist

Senator Conroy has revealed the Government is considering appointing a panel to conduct a regular audit of ACMA's blacklist of banned web sites.
Brett Winterford May 27 2009 12:56PM Telco/ISP
Telstra invites chokehold from enterprise customers

Telstra invites chokehold from enterprise customers

Telstra has used the Sydney leg of its annual enterprise and government executive roadshow to implore customers to hand off more computing responsibility to the carrier, making them your “one throat to choke”.
Ry Crozier May 27 2009 10:38AM Hardware
Telstra offers ‘spare’ backhaul to stave off duplication

Telstra offers ‘spare’ backhaul to stave off duplication

Telstra has proposed a radical way to introduce price competition on monopoly backhaul transmission routes by having the Government buy ’spare’ capacity from them and resell it, effectively subsidising the incumbent’s access fees.
Ry Crozier May 27 2009 12:31AM Telco/ISP

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