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.

AWS, Google say cyber takeover laws could make incident response worse

AWS, Google say cyber takeover laws could make incident response worse

'Partnership is what needs to happen here, not compulsion'.
Justin Hendry Jul 8 2021 1:09PM Security
NBN Co to change the way it expands and upgrades its wireless network

NBN Co to change the way it expands and upgrades its wireless network

Stands up a new panel of partners.
Ry Crozier Jul 8 2021 7:01AM Telco/ISP
TPG Telecom opens its first innovation lab

TPG Telecom opens its first innovation lab

Comprising onsite data centre and rooftop mobile site.
Ry Crozier Jul 7 2021 8:52AM Telco/ISP
Pentagon scraps Trump's US$10 billion cloud deal for Microsoft

Pentagon scraps Trump's US$10 billion cloud deal for Microsoft

Reviving Amazon bid.
Diane Bartz and David Shepardson Jul 7 2021 6:54AM Cloud
Telstra to pay out $25m in refunds over underperforming NBN services

Telstra to pay out $25m in refunds over underperforming NBN services

Given a 'remedial direction' by the regulator.
Ry Crozier Jul 7 2021 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Telstra and TPG restack mobile spectrum in Australian first

Telstra and TPG restack mobile spectrum in Australian first

Resulting in 4G improvements.
Ry Crozier Jul 6 2021 10:11AM Telco/ISP
TPG Telecom launches 5G standalone service

TPG Telecom launches 5G standalone service

'Activated in parts of Sydney'.
Ry Crozier Jul 5 2021 5:12PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to offer temporary discount for every active 250Mbps-plus customer

NBN Co to offer temporary discount for every active 250Mbps-plus customer

As six-month 'focus on fast' campaign nears end.
Ry Crozier Jul 5 2021 12:31PM Telco/ISP
Optus hit by widespread network outage

Optus hit by widespread network outage

Mobile, internet services impacted.
Justin Hendry Jul 2 2021 11:27AM Telco/ISP
Transport for NSW ditches SCATS traffic system commercialisation

Transport for NSW ditches SCATS traffic system commercialisation

Will instead establish dedicated team to accelerate development in-house.
Justin Hendry Jul 2 2021 6:55AM Strategy
US lawmakers say it is time to boost privacy protections around cloud data

US lawmakers say it is time to boost privacy protections around cloud data

Needs same legal status as 'physical files stored in personal file cabinets'.
Raphael Satter Jul 1 2021 6:36AM Cloud
ACCC uncovers small number of NBN gigabit users seeing only 100Mbps

ACCC uncovers small number of NBN gigabit users seeing only 100Mbps

Asks retailers to check up on in-home setups.
Ry Crozier Jun 30 2021 12:25PM Telco/ISP
Telstra sells 49 percent of towers business for $2.8bn

Telstra sells 49 percent of towers business for $2.8bn

To consortium including government's Future Fund.
Ry Crozier Jun 30 2021 8:49AM Telco/ISP
Coles finalises 'wall-to-wall' HR transformation

Coles finalises 'wall-to-wall' HR transformation

Massive project that reached 'one percent of Australia's working population'.
Kate Weber Jun 30 2021 6:51AM Digital Nation
Thousands descend on Barcelona for reboot of MWC mobile tech show

Thousands descend on Barcelona for reboot of MWC mobile tech show

All armed with this year's must-have tech.
Supantha Mukherjee and Clara-Laeila Laudette Jun 28 2021 1:03PM Strategy
Telstra to start 5G 'slicing' trials with enterprises

Telstra to start 5G 'slicing' trials with enterprises

Within the next couple of quarters.
Ry Crozier Jun 28 2021 12:24PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to make HFC connections again from late July

NBN Co to make HFC connections again from late July

After overcoming chip shortage and work scheduling issues.
Ry Crozier Jun 24 2021 1:04PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co opens $300m regional co-investment fund

NBN Co opens $300m regional co-investment fund

For satellite and wireless footprint upgrades.
Ry Crozier Jun 23 2021 6:40AM Telco/ISP
TPG Telecom brands ACCC "out of touch" over mobile competition claims

TPG Telecom brands ACCC "out of touch" over mobile competition claims

Says numbers relied on by commission were offset by promotions.
Ry Crozier Jun 21 2021 4:50PM Telco/ISP

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