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 announces profit downgrade, PowerTel alliance

IiNet announces profit downgrade, PowerTel alliance

IiNet has announced a massive downgrade in its expected financial results for the year ending 30 June 2006.
Staff Writers May 29 2006 12:28PM Telco/ISP
Telstra grows board, customer service

Telstra grows board, customer service

Telstra has announced that it has appointed two non-executive directors to help the telco transition itself into a more competitive organisation.
Staff Writers May 18 2006 1:46PM Telco/ISP
Social networking restrictions introduced to Congress

Social networking restrictions introduced to Congress

A Pennsylvania congressman has introduced legislation that would essentially prevent minors from legally viewing social networking websites, such as popular MySpace and Facebook, in schools and libraries.
Dan Kaplan May 12 2006 10:39PM Security
ISPs keeping compliant

ISPs keeping compliant

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has reported that local ISPs are doing their part for online consumer safety.
Staff Writers May 11 2006 1:33PM Telco/ISP
ACMA to review data collection laws to combat terrorism

ACMA to review data collection laws to combat terrorism
Staff Writers Mar 9 2006 9:55AM Telco/ISP
ISPs pull out of wireless access provision

ISPs pull out of wireless access provision

More than forty local ISPs have dropped out of the wireless access game according to a new report by researcher Market Clarity.
Staff Writers Mar 1 2006 2:42PM Telco/ISP
Industry body flags comms issues in 2006

Industry body flags comms issues in 2006

Industry body SPAN has moved to warn the ICT community of several issues likely to impact it in 2006.
Staff Writers Dec 15 2005 10:27AM Telco/ISP
ISP email filtering helping win the battle vs. spam

ISP email filtering helping win the battle vs. spam

Internet service providers’ anti-spam technologies are now capable of blocking the vast majority of spam sent to their email servers, according to a new study released today by the Federal Trade Commission.
William Eazel Nov 30 2005 11:25AM Security
Dexterra upwardly mobile

Dexterra upwardly mobile

Dexterra is looking to the channel to help it take advantage of a burgeoning enterprise mobility market.
Tim Lohman Nov 16 2005 11:54AM Telco/ISP
Aust signs MoU with India

Aust signs MoU with India

Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India, which aims to encourage cooperation between the two countries in the ICT space.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 24 2005 3:36PM Strategy
TalkNet launches South Africa network

TalkNet launches South Africa network

Australian VoIP provider TalkNet has set up a successful operation in South Africa that its director says will serve as a springboard into telecommunications-starved African nations.
Fleur Doidge Oct 21 2005 2:48PM Telco/ISP
Tropos lands in Australia, signs Wireless Tech

Tropos lands in Australia, signs Wireless Tech

US-based metropolitan mesh networking company Tropos Networks has begun operating in Australia and initiated a reseller recruitment drive through Sydney distributor Wireless Tech.
Byron Connolly Oct 4 2005 3:00PM Telco/ISP
Unixpac signs ConSentry Networks deal

Unixpac signs ConSentry Networks deal

IT security provider Unixpac has signed up to distribute LAN control and enforcement platforms for US-based networking vendor ConSentry Networks.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2005 3:35PM Networking
U.S. air traffic control system 'open to hackers'

U.S. air traffic control system 'open to hackers'

America's air traffic control systems are open to attack from hackers and cyber-terrorists according to a new GAO report.
René Millman Sep 27 2005 12:31PM Security
Cisco to polish partner processes

Cisco to polish partner processes

Cisco resellers need to lift their game around business processes to get better, more consistent results for their customers, the vendor's managing director, Ross Fowler, has said.
Fleur Doidge Sep 23 2005 2:58PM Networking
Sub-$10 mobile phones to replace home landlines, analyst claims

Sub-$10 mobile phones to replace home landlines, analyst claims

The explosion in mobile phone growth is set to continue, according to an industry analyst.
Damien Virulhapen Sep 19 2005 4:09PM Telco/ISP
No brain cancer link to mobile phones, study says

No brain cancer link to mobile phones, study says

Ten years of using a mobile phone results in no increased risk of a tumour in the nerve connecting the ear to the brain, researchers said on Tuesday.
Staff Writers Aug 31 2005 3:07PM Oddware
Network Box launches channel program

Network Box launches channel program

Managed security provider Network Box has launched a channel program to bring new resellers into the fold on the back of double digit growth here last financial year.
Byron Connolly Aug 9 2005 12:20PM Security
Linksys adds ED and LAN Systems

Linksys adds ED and LAN Systems

Cisco-owned Linksys has added Express Data and LAN Systems to its distribution list.
DVD Editor Jul 25 2005 1:01PM Hardware
Nortel defends deal discounting

Nortel defends deal discounting

Networking vendor Nortel has defended its practice of heavily discounting hardware deals to win contracts in mid-size to larger Australian organisations.
Fleur Doidge Jul 19 2005 4:45PM Networking

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