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.

Optus to end dual-band 3G network support in April 2022

Optus to end dual-band 3G network support in April 2022

Will reallocate 2100 MHz spectrum to 4G, 5G.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2021 5:46PM Telco/ISP
IBM to buy software provider Turbonomic for over $1.9 billion

IBM to buy software provider Turbonomic for over $1.9 billion

Largest acquisition since Red Hat in 2019.
Krystal Hu Apr 30 2021 6:50AM Cloud
Optus blasts NBN price consultations as 'a waste of time'

Optus blasts NBN price consultations as 'a waste of time'

Other internet providers also left unimpressed.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 5:22PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co won't release its flat-rate price modelling

NBN Co won't release its flat-rate price modelling

Says it would be 'counter-productive' to future discussions.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 3:39PM Telco/ISP
ACCC moves quickly to retake control of NBN pricing

ACCC moves quickly to retake control of NBN pricing

Could ultimately end the era of "sugar hit" discounts.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 2:58PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co may cap excess bandwidth charges paid by internet providers

NBN Co may cap excess bandwidth charges paid by internet providers

Commits to fast-track long-term pricing discussions via ACCC.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 10:11AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sources $2.6bn from US bond markets

NBN Co sources $2.6bn from US bond markets

Will put towards govt loan and ongoing capex.
Staff Writer Apr 27 2021 2:15PM Financial Services
Coles to transform fresh produce replenishment with cloud, AI system

Coles to transform fresh produce replenishment with cloud, AI system

New initiative under 'smart selling' transformation.
Ry Crozier Apr 26 2021 10:24AM Cloud
Monash Uni, BoM sense bushfire haze with microwave backhaul signals

Monash Uni, BoM sense bushfire haze with microwave backhaul signals

May prove a useful input into air quality monitoring systems.
Ry Crozier Apr 26 2021 9:27AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra emerges with the lion’s share.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 10:45AM Telco/ISP
RSPs fork out to keep high-speed NBN customers on the books

RSPs fork out to keep high-speed NBN customers on the books

Half-year of discounted broadband puts retailers in a tight spot.
Ry Crozier Apr 22 2021 11:59AM Telco/ISP
Spirit of Tasmania lands new CIO

Spirit of Tasmania lands new CIO

Dean Collett joins the team.
Kate Weber Apr 22 2021 11:58AM Strategy
Bank of England sees potential risks from cloud data providers

Bank of England sees potential risks from cloud data providers

Might strengthen its controls.
Staff Writers Apr 22 2021 11:13AM Cloud
Construction begins on Amazon's new Melbourne offices

Construction begins on Amazon's new Melbourne offices

Part of a new $1.5 billion precinct.
Kate Weber Apr 21 2021 5:19PM Strategy
Woolworths to use computer vision to aid the setup of in-store displays

Woolworths to use computer vision to aid the setup of in-store displays

Will begin 80-store trial of One Door platform in June.
Kate Weber Apr 21 2021 12:30PM Strategy
Britain faces call for telecoms kit target to boost suppliers

Britain faces call for telecoms kit target to boost suppliers

After ban on Huawei.
Paul Sandle Apr 21 2021 8:13AM Networking
Telstra treads fine line when sending - or suppressing - marketing messages

Telstra treads fine line when sending - or suppressing - marketing messages

But says tech deployed under T22 transformation is helping.
Ry Crozier Apr 21 2021 6:50AM Cloud
Afterpay working on 'skeleton' Afterpay Money app

Afterpay working on 'skeleton' Afterpay Money app

Ahead of scheduled launch.
Kate Weber Apr 20 2021 12:19PM Financial Services
IBM returns to sales growth on cloud strength

IBM returns to sales growth on cloud strength

After a year of declines.
Munsif Vengattil Apr 20 2021 6:44AM Cloud
Volkswagen Australia turns to Qualtrics to understand customer insights

Volkswagen Australia turns to Qualtrics to understand customer insights

Data helped sell out one vehicle model within 12 hours of launch.
Kate Weber Apr 19 2021 12:54PM Strategy

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