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.

Counterfeit networking gear: A security threat?

Counterfeit networking gear: A security threat?

Counterfeit networking equipment could jeopardize the security of U.S. military and other government systems, according to an FBI PowerPoint presentation posted on a website covering "alternative” topics.
Jim Carr May 14 2008 10:29AM Security
Enterprises click with social networking

Enterprises click with social networking

The market for enterprise social networking products, such as KickApps, Passenger and hi5, could reach US$2 billion by 2012, according to recent research..
Guy Dixon May 13 2008 7:26AM Software
Telstra lodges $5 million bond for national broadband network

Telstra lodges $5 million bond for national broadband network

Telstra has taken a step closer towards securing the Federal Government’s $4.7 billion national broadband contract by being the first company to lodge its $5 million bidder's bond.
Mitchell Bingemann May 12 2008 3:43PM Telco/ISP
iiNet acquires Westnet for $81 million

iiNet acquires Westnet for $81 million

iiNet has cemented its position as Australia’s third largest ISP, behind Telstra and Optus, with today’s announcement that it has purchased fellow WA-based ISP, Westnet, for $81 million in cash.
Mitchell Bingemann May 8 2008 3:57PM Telco/ISP
Social networking site for hackers is unveiled

Social networking site for hackers is unveiled

A new website is designed to create a social network for white-hat hackers. The site, House of Hackers, went live on Monday and already has 500 members.
Sue Marquette Poremba May 7 2008 10:19AM Security
Telstra signs $162 million telco contract with DoD

Telstra signs $162 million telco contract with DoD

Telstra has secured a six-year, $162 million telecommunications contract with the Department of Defence (DoD) that is expected to result in savings of over $13 million per annum.
Staff Writers May 6 2008 7:44AM Telco/ISP
Software doubles P2P file sharing speeds

Software doubles P2P file sharing speeds

Researchers have developed file sharing software that doubles peer-to-peer (P2P) transfer speeds by identifying nearby computers.
Liz Tay May 5 2008 3:40PM Software
Internode establishes roots in Asia

Internode establishes roots in Asia

Internet provider Internode is ensuring its customers have better access to Asia with a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Tokyo, Japan, which will provide users with a markedly faster and more secure connection to the region.
Ashley Clark Apr 28 2008 4:29PM Telco/ISP
Amazon beefs up cloud computing storage

Amazon beefs up cloud computing storage

Online retailer Amazon is to add persistent storage features to its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) hosted service, making it more reliable.
Gareth Morgan Apr 16 2008 11:59AM Storage
Microsoft to launch intelligent traffic system

Microsoft to launch intelligent traffic system

Microsoft is launching a free application that will plot routes for car journeys by cross-referencing them with historical traffic data, according to the New York Times..
Iain Thomson Apr 12 2008 11:09AM Software
BBC hits out at iPlayer 'traffic shaping'

BBC hits out at iPlayer 'traffic shaping'

The BBC is threatening to name and shame ISPs that attempt to 'traffic shape' downloads from its increasingly popular iPlayer service..
Guy Dixon Apr 7 2008 7:47AM Telco/ISP
Oracle goes social with latest CRM offering

Oracle goes social with latest CRM offering

With the latest release of Oracle’s On Demand CRM solution, the company is not only touting the rise of social networks but making them the core of its functionality.
Mitchell Bingemann Apr 3 2008 3:26PM Software
Trampoline's enterprise social networking tools take flight

Trampoline's enterprise social networking tools take flight

Enterprise social computing firm Trampoline Systems today launched its latest tools which provide managers with insight into their firms' internal social networks and information flows, thereby improving decision making.
Phil Muncaster Apr 1 2008 3:14PM Software
Networking now 'vital' in consumer electronics

Networking now 'vital' in consumer electronics

Networking connections are rapidly becoming a "must have" feature for consumer electronics devices..
Robert Jaques Mar 27 2008 3:00PM Networking
Corporates eye green networking kit

Corporates eye green networking kit

The popularity of networking kit that minimises its environmental impact is set to soar, experts predict..
Robert Jaques Mar 13 2008 7:26AM Hardware
Enterprises ignore social networking at their peril

Enterprises ignore social networking at their peril

Analysts have warned that social software techniques and technologies are becoming crucial in supporting and strengthening collaboration and non-routine work in businesses..
Clement James Mar 5 2008 7:38AM Software
IBM supercharges data transfers

IBM supercharges data transfers

IBM has developed a new networking technology which can allow data transfers at up to 8Tbps..
Shaun Nichols Mar 3 2008 7:19AM Networking
Active exploits targeting social networking ActiveX flaw

Active exploits targeting social networking ActiveX flaw

Users who remain vulnerable to an ActiveX photo uploader vulnerability used on many websites are now being targeted in active attacks, researchers from Symantec said today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 26 2008 10:16AM Security
Conroy green-lights ISP filtering at industry address

Conroy green-lights ISP filtering at industry address

Senator Stephen Conroy gave his first major address to the IT industry as the new Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy at a gala dinner event Thursday night where he outlined the Government’s future ICT goals including its ISP-level filtering plans.
Mitchell Bingemann Feb 22 2008 11:02AM Security
Conroy green-lights ISP filter and $4.7B broadband plan at first industry address

Conroy green-lights ISP filter and $4.7B broadband plan at first industry address

Senator Stephen Conroy gave his first major address to the IT industry as the new Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy at a gala dinner event Thursday night where he outlined the Government’s future ICT goals including its fibre-based broadband plans, digital education reform and ISP-level filtering.
Mitchell Bingemann Feb 22 2008 8:22AM Telco/ISP

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