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.

NEXTDC to build first NT data centre

NEXTDC to build first NT data centre

Purchases land from Territory gov.
Justin Hendry Oct 25 2021 12:36PM Hardware
Telstra, gov combine funds for $2.1bn purchase of Digicel

Telstra, gov combine funds for $2.1bn purchase of Digicel

Australian government provides over 80 percent of the purchase price.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2021 10:38AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband in talks to buy Over The Wire

Aussie Broadband in talks to buy Over The Wire

Update: Offers $5.75 per share.
Justin Hendry Oct 22 2021 11:33AM Telco/ISP
Telstra customers impacted by prolonged prepaid system outage

Telstra customers impacted by prolonged prepaid system outage

Makes service 'tweaks' to keep customers connected.
Ry Crozier Oct 21 2021 1:00PM Telco/ISP
Gov asked to revise NBN SoE to cover field force work conditions

Gov asked to revise NBN SoE to cover field force work conditions

After inquiry uncovered concerning issues.
Ry Crozier Oct 21 2021 12:43PM Telco/ISP
Australia Post completes SD-WAN migration at 3600 retail sites

Australia Post completes SD-WAN migration at 3600 retail sites

Targets year-end completion of network stream of transformation.
Justin Hendry Oct 21 2021 6:50AM Networking
Telstra, Optus trade multi-gigabit speed tests on 5G

Telstra, Optus trade multi-gigabit speed tests on 5G

Figures touted from 3.6Gbps to 4.5Gbps.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2021 3:59PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband watches its NBN excess bandwidth bill climb

Aussie Broadband watches its NBN excess bandwidth bill climb

Despite NBN Co downplaying industry-generated internet usage numbers.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2021 10:27AM Telco/ISP
Woolworths Finance Shared Services undergoes transformation

Woolworths Finance Shared Services undergoes transformation

Of its customer and supplier contact operations.
Kate Weber Oct 20 2021 6:33AM Financial Services
Equinix to build two more data centres in Sydney

Equinix to build two more data centres in Sydney

Under $776 million deal with PGIM Real Estate.
Justin Hendry Oct 19 2021 10:47AM Cloud
ANZ Banking Group tackles risk reporting 'rethink' on Google cloud

ANZ Banking Group tackles risk reporting 'rethink' on Google cloud

Having first flagged potential regulatory-based use cases in 2019.
Ry Crozier Oct 18 2021 1:00PM Financial Services
China to keep up scrutiny of internet sector

China to keep up scrutiny of internet sector

Will continue targeted campaign that began in July.
Staff Writer Oct 18 2021 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Coles keeps a close watch on its Azure cloud costs

Coles keeps a close watch on its Azure cloud costs

Looks to justify its "nearly-doubled" tech budget.
Kate Weber Oct 15 2021 12:50PM Financial Services
Dell targets market for 5G networks built on open-source hardware

Dell targets market for 5G networks built on open-source hardware

Makes specialised equipment unnecessary.
Stephen Nellis Oct 14 2021 12:32PM Networking
Telstra 'gamifies' cloud cost reduction efforts among internal teams

Telstra 'gamifies' cloud cost reduction efforts among internal teams

Updated: Encourages resource-sharing arrangements.
Ry Crozier Oct 14 2021 7:08AM Financial Services
SAP lifts full-year outlook as more customers shift to cloud

SAP lifts full-year outlook as more customers shift to cloud

Touts 'record adoption' of applications and platform.
Supantha Mukherjee Oct 13 2021 12:04PM Cloud
IAG to drive scalability into its data analytics efforts

IAG to drive scalability into its data analytics efforts

After four years spent transforming its technology and mindset.
Ry Crozier Oct 13 2021 6:56AM Cloud
Perth Airport to 'connect the dots' on flyers

Perth Airport to 'connect the dots' on flyers

Hopes to simplify their journey - and increase their spend.
Ry Crozier Oct 12 2021 12:34PM Cloud
US telecom regulator circulates Boeing satellite plan for approval

US telecom regulator circulates Boeing satellite plan for approval

Company wants to launch and operate 147 satellites.
David Shepardson Oct 11 2021 12:13PM Telco/ISP

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