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.

VMware banks on clouds

VMware banks on clouds

‘Cloud computing’ promises to deliver lucrative new revenue streams for technology partners who get to grips with exactly what it can provide, Ian Grayson talks to VMware about the clouds.
Staff Writers Sep 30 2008 9:06AM Software
GAP calls for reform of telecoms access regime

GAP calls for reform of telecoms access regime

Urgent reform of the current telecommunications access regime is needed to generate the investments required to give Australia state-of-the-art, world-leading telecommunications, the Global Access Partners (GAP) Congress on Regulatory Affairs heard today.
Staff Writers Sep 26 2008 6:11PM Telco/ISP
In-the-cloud security to grow in economic crisis, Webroot predicts

In-the-cloud security to grow in economic crisis, Webroot predicts

The economic downturn could give the software as a service (SaaS) model an edge over traditional security software provision, Webroot believes.
Liz Tay Sep 25 2008 4:50PM Security
Telstra rebuffs R&D criticism

Telstra rebuffs R&D criticism

Telstra’s chief technology officer Hugh Bradlow today responded to NICTA CEO David Skellern’s comments that Telstra was 'a disgrace' to the state of research and development in Australia.
Kathryn Small Sep 24 2008 3:43PM Strategy
Google outlines possible future of search

Google outlines possible future of search

The growth of cloud computing and internet connectivity will drive search to new levels over the next ten years, according to Google.
Shaun Nichols Sep 19 2008 9:08AM Software
Telstra slams Optus for cancelling Fusion wireless broadband

Telstra slams Optus for cancelling Fusion wireless broadband

Telstra slammed Optus as 'a disaster' after Australia’s number two carrier cancelled its popular Fusion wireless broadband service.
Kathryn Small Sep 18 2008 5:39PM Telco/ISP
Mobile operators warned of 'dumb pipes' ISP scenario

Mobile operators warned of 'dumb pipes' ISP scenario

Mobile broadband operators need to look beyond flat-rate access offerings to future-proof their business, analysts say.
Liz Tay Sep 17 2008 5:32PM Telco/ISP
VMware touts 'mainframe 2.0'

VMware touts 'mainframe 2.0'

Software that lets organisations turn their existing IT infrastructure into a computing 'cloud' has been unveiled by virtualisation specialist VMware.
Ian Grayson Sep 17 2008 9:15AM Software
Telstra launches social network for kids

Telstra launches social network for kids

SuperClubsPLUS is being touted as a 'completely safe' social network for kids, mixing fun and education in a protected online community.
Kathryn Small Sep 15 2008 11:57AM Software
One in five employers research candidates on social networks

One in five employers research candidates on social networks

Twenty-two per cent of hiring managers said they use social networking sites to research job candidates, up from 11 per cent in 2006, according to a US survey.
Kathryn Small Sep 12 2008 4:02PM Training & Development
Opinion: The monopoly we had to have

Opinion: The monopoly we had to have

News that the Terria consortium wants the NBN to be a separate entity owned by "we the people" is being construed by Telstra as nothing more than sour grapes because Terria isn’t going to get the gig.
Ian Yates Sep 11 2008 7:45AM Telco/ISP
Open hostility between Telstra and Terria over NBN

Open hostility between Telstra and Terria over NBN

Former Premier Bob Carr and his former treasurer Michael Egan have weighed in on opposite sides of Telstra and Terria's NBN war.
Kathryn Small Sep 9 2008 5:35PM Telco/ISP
ACCC exempts Telstra from wholesale voice obligations

ACCC exempts Telstra from wholesale voice obligations

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is exempting Telstra from its obligations to supply two ‘declared’ services in parts of metropolitan Australia.
Staff Writers Sep 9 2008 11:37AM Telco/ISP
NBN rivals want us out, says Telstra

NBN rivals want us out, says Telstra

Telstra has accused its rivals of talking up the issue of its separation to eliminate the telco from participating in the national broadband network.
Staff Writers Sep 5 2008 7:50PM Telco/ISP
Telco, telesales staff face stiff competition for jobs

Telco, telesales staff face stiff competition for jobs

Telecommunications and telesales personnel are toughing it out finding jobs in the employment market, new data from Seek Intelligence reveals.
Staff Writers Sep 5 2008 4:13AM Telco/ISP
Telstra calls separation a 'fool's gold' debate

Telstra calls separation a 'fool's gold' debate

Telstra has used Senator Stephen Conroy's announcement of the closing date for proposals to build the National Broadband Network (NBN) to reiterate the telco’s opposition to separation.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2008 6:49AM Telco/ISP
Scientists to collaborate on Google's OpenSocial

Scientists to collaborate on Google's OpenSocial

Researchers have launched a new social network to support long-distance collaboration between scientists.
Liz Tay Sep 3 2008 3:06PM Software
Microsoft reveals Live Mesh for mobiles

Microsoft reveals Live Mesh for mobiles

Microsoft has briefly peeled back the covers on mobile integration in its Live Mesh platform with a short demonstration at Tech Ed 2008.
Ry Crozier Sep 3 2008 12:57PM Software
New Orleans residents prepare for hurricane online

New Orleans residents prepare for hurricane online

As Hurricane Gustav nears the American coast, residents are using social networking sites to prepare for the worst.
Kathryn Small Sep 2 2008 6:01AM Software
Cloud details are too fluffy

Cloud details are too fluffy

Cloud computing and security - what are the issues? Information at the moment is sketchy to say the least.
Tim Mather Sep 1 2008 11:50AM Security

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