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.

Liberals didn’t misuse phone database: ACA

Liberals didn’t misuse phone database: ACA

An investigation into telemarketing activities of the Liberal Party of Australia during the 2004 federal election has found no evidence of data misuse, according to the Australian Communications Authority.
Staff Writers Mar 23 2005 10:51AM Telco/ISP
The traffic cop: Stopping bugs in transit

The traffic cop: Stopping bugs in transit

The Ivy League is just as exposed to malware as anyone, finds Marcia Savage. So how did Dartmouth College tackle the big issue?
Marcia Savage Mar 15 2005 2:29PM Security
Former employee critiques Cisco

Former employee critiques Cisco

A former Cisco engineer has publicly criticised the networking giant, saying Cisco has neglected application traffic management and lost deals with important resellers as a result.
Fleur Doidge Mar 3 2005 2:45PM Networking
SkyNetGlobal writes down $7m

SkyNetGlobal writes down $7m

Sydney broadband firm SkyNetGlobal lost $6.6 million in the half year ending 31 December, despite a 330 percent jump in operating revenue over the same year-ago period.
Staff Writers , Staff Writers Mar 3 2005 6:48AM Networking
Former B Digital director absolved

Former B Digital director absolved

An insider trading case against a former director of junior telco B Digital has been finally dropped, after three years of wrangling in the Western Australia courts.
Staff Writers , Staff Writers Mar 2 2005 9:57AM Financial Services
ACIF releases new telco code

ACIF releases new telco code

An industry group has issued a set of rules for consumer telecommunications contracts that is expected to stop service providers acting unfairly or confusing their customers.
Staff Writers Feb 28 2005 2:29PM Telco/ISP
Targeting mobile phone growth

Targeting mobile phone growth

Mobile phone operators and handset manufacturers to target emerging countries for the next phase of mobile phone growth, according to Forrester Research.
Staff Writers Feb 24 2005 12:09PM Telco/ISP
Netspace leaps into retail

Netspace leaps into retail

Melbourne ISP Netspace has jumped into the retail market with broadband in a box, claiming that current offerings don’t make the grade for resellers.
Fleur Doidge Feb 23 2005 2:36PM Telco/ISP
Advertising rules for telcos revised

Advertising rules for telcos revised

Telecommunications service providers will have to toe the line of a new Australian Communications Industry Forum code when promoting prices, terms and conditions to consumers.
Fleur Doidge Feb 23 2005 8:47AM Telco/ISP
Alcatel expands down under

Alcatel expands down under

Telecommunications equipment vendor Alcatel has expanded its local staff and is preparing for a new assault on the SMB market as it looks to move increasingly away from its carrier and large enterprise roots.
Angus Kidman Feb 9 2005 9:05AM Telco/ISP
Ingram renews online networking deal

Ingram renews online networking deal

Ingram Micro has renewed its global agreement with web conferencing applications provider WebEx for its reseller demonstrations, staff training and monthly marketing meetings.
Staff Writers Jan 12 2005 7:10AM Software
Largest ISP and web-portal in the Netherlands rolls out Linux antivirus

Largest ISP and web-portal in the Netherlands rolls out Linux antivirus

In a bid to protect its commercial email systems from constant virus attack Zon Nederland, the leading ISP and web-portal in the Netherlands, has rolled out an antivirus platform across its back-end Linux-based infrastructure
Robert Jaques Oct 13 2004 12:58PM Security
ACIF calls for comment on draft telco code

ACIF calls for comment on draft telco code

The Australian Communications Industry Forum has called for comment on a draft code that would regulate telecommunications contracts for consumers and small businesses.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 12 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Small businesses need help choosing an ISP: ACA

Small businesses need help choosing an ISP: ACA

Evaluating different offers from ISPs was the number one problem for small businesses trying to decide which choice to opt for, according to a survey conducted by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA).
Staff Writers Oct 5 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telecommunications company TDC has successfully completed deployment of a security system at its network edge designed to protect subscribers from spam, viruses and other malicious attacks.
Robert Jaques Sep 24 2004 9:45AM Security
Colorado ISP co-op blocks DoS attacks, improves service

Colorado ISP co-op blocks DoS attacks, improves service

Bijou Telephone Co-op, which provides internet access to 10,000 businesses and homes east of Denver, Colo., has implemented iPolicy Network's technology to block attacks that were eating up bandwidth and degrading service.
Marcia Savage Sep 13 2004 9:51PM Security
Telstra rejects telco regulations reform

Telstra rejects telco regulations reform

A call for reform of telco regulations, including a proposal to limit Telstra's ability to bundle services was issued today by the newly incorporated Competitive Carriers' Coalition.
Claire Doble Aug 20 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Brisbane ISP flags further expansion with Sydney office

Brisbane ISP flags further expansion with Sydney office

Brisbane data networking and internet service provider iExec has expanded into NSW, with a North Sydney office slated to open 1 September.
Fleur Doidge Aug 3 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Telco ICT job growth slows: Badja

Telco ICT job growth slows: Badja

Job ad numbers in the telco ICT sector have slowed significantly in the last six weeks, according to an ICT consultancy.
Vivienne Fisher Jul 9 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
German ISP saves 90% in security costs

German ISP saves 90% in security costs

German ISP Host Europe has implemented an all-in-one virtual security solution that has saved the firm 90 per cent in operating costs.
Dan Ilett Jun 17 2004 3:12PM Security

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