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.

Optus starts its own 5G standalone trials

Optus starts its own 5G standalone trials

Ahead of planned commercial launch next year.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2021 10:57AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft becomes 'certified strategic' cloud provider

Microsoft becomes 'certified strategic' cloud provider

Joins existing four providers.
Justin Hendry Nov 30 2021 6:52AM Strategy
TfNSW partners with Industrie&Co for next-gen SCATS traffic system

TfNSW partners with Industrie&Co for next-gen SCATS traffic system

Will deliver enhancements to state-owned system.
Justin Hendry Nov 29 2021 4:40PM Strategy
Telcos get new powers to block malicious SMS scams at scale

Telcos get new powers to block malicious SMS scams at scale

As Telstra begins piloting its 'cyber safety capability'.
Justin Hendry Nov 29 2021 12:50PM Telco/ISP
Rinnai Australia runs multi-year IT transformation

Rinnai Australia runs multi-year IT transformation

Podcast: Consolidates ERP, upgrades reporting, looks to cloud.
Ry Crozier Nov 29 2021 6:30AM Cloud
NSW gov expects public cloud to become its infrastructure workhorse

NSW gov expects public cloud to become its infrastructure workhorse

Less than five percent of major investments to be hosted elsewhere.
Justin Hendry Nov 26 2021 7:05AM Strategy
Macquarie Bank shoots for eight technology 'north stars' for 2025

Macquarie Bank shoots for eight technology 'north stars' for 2025

Reveals the first three, which build on an existing core set of principles.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2021 7:03AM Financial Services
HyperOne doubles number of 'on-ramps' to its national fibre backbone

HyperOne doubles number of 'on-ramps' to its national fibre backbone

Now more than 2000, with the goal to bridge the digital divide.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2021 6:44AM Telco/ISP
Equinix to act as major interconnection point for SUB.CO's OAC cable system

Equinix to act as major interconnection point for SUB.CO's OAC cable system

Will directly connect into Perth and Muscat data centres.
Kate Weber Nov 24 2021 12:06PM Networking
VMware forecast profits above expectations

VMware forecast profits above expectations

As the global demand for cloud pushes up sales.
Stephen Nellis Nov 24 2021 11:43AM Cloud
Victorian gov to become 'cloud by design' under first digital strategy

Victorian gov to become 'cloud by design' under first digital strategy

Also reveals plans for funding reform.
Justin Hendry Nov 24 2021 6:36AM Strategy
ASIC starts using its protected AWS data lake at scale

ASIC starts using its protected AWS data lake at scale

Now being used to deliver all new data projects.
Justin Hendry Nov 23 2021 7:03AM Cloud
Ericsson snaps up cloud firm Vonage in $8.56 billion deal

Ericsson snaps up cloud firm Vonage in $8.56 billion deal

Moves to broaden its 5G portfolio.
Supantha Mukherjee and Helena Soderpalm Nov 23 2021 3:38AM Cloud
NBN Co chair Dr Ziggy Switkowski to step down

NBN Co chair Dr Ziggy Switkowski to step down

New chair and non-executive director appointed.
Ry Crozier Nov 22 2021 4:54PM Telco/ISP
NEXTDC to take stake in AUCloud

NEXTDC to take stake in AUCloud

Intends to participate in AUCloud’s equity raise.
Staff Writer Nov 22 2021 11:38AM Cloud
TPG Telecom makes fresh play to be a 'more robust competitor to NBN Co'

TPG Telecom makes fresh play to be a 'more robust competitor to NBN Co'

Decision expected by early February 2022.
Ry Crozier Nov 19 2021 12:42AM Telco/ISP
How and why to backup your Office 365 tenant

How and why to backup your Office 365 tenant

Download this companion guide to the AvePoint backup calculator.
Nov 18 2021 3:51PM
Labor to give 30,000 families free NBN for a year

Labor to give 30,000 families free NBN for a year

While it comes up with a permanent strategy to bridge the digital divide.
Ry Crozier Nov 18 2021 1:21PM Telco/ISP
CouriersPlease uses IoT to keep track of transportation cages

CouriersPlease uses IoT to keep track of transportation cages

Aims to prevent loss or misplacement.
Kate Weber Nov 17 2021 5:30PM Hardware

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