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.

Alphabet shutting down internet balloon venture Loon

Alphabet shutting down internet balloon venture Loon

Blames the long "road to commercial viability".
Paresh Dave Jan 22 2021 1:15PM Telco/ISP
Govt awards first grants for alternative voice services trial

Govt awards first grants for alternative voice services trial

NBN Co, Concerotel and Zetifi named as recipients.
Kate Weber Jan 22 2021 11:29AM Digital & Disruption
Critical bugs found in Cisco SD-WAN software

Critical bugs found in Cisco SD-WAN software

Remote code execution with root privileges possible.
Juha Saarinen Jan 22 2021 9:50AM Networking
NBN Co runs fixed wireless tower on diesel generator for over two years

NBN Co runs fixed wireless tower on diesel generator for over two years

Finally in line to get mains power.
Ry Crozier Jan 22 2021 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Departing US FCC chair warns of threats to telecoms from China

Departing US FCC chair warns of threats to telecoms from China

Biggest national security issue to face regulators in coming years.
David Shepardson Jan 22 2021 6:35AM Security
Edith Cowan University expands network managed services agreement

Edith Cowan University expands network managed services agreement

Now includes managed security firewall services.
Kate Weber Jan 20 2021 5:34PM Networking
Trump seeks to curb foreign cyber attacks over US cloud services

Trump seeks to curb foreign cyber attacks over US cloud services

Providers would need to verify customers' identities to government's standards.
Alexandra Alper Jan 20 2021 1:17PM Cloud
NSW govt tenders for first regional gigabit fibre network

NSW govt tenders for first regional gigabit fibre network

As part of its regional digital connectivity program.
Justin Hendry Jan 20 2021 12:29PM Telco/ISP
Downer lands $330m Telstra field services contract

Downer lands $330m Telstra field services contract

Builds on decade-long relationship.
Kate Weber Jan 20 2021 12:24PM Telco/ISP
Optus uses Google Cloud CCAI to power customer service transformation

Optus uses Google Cloud CCAI to power customer service transformation

Enabling platform finally revealed.
Ry Crozier Jan 20 2021 7:00AM Cloud
SA govt names first IT suppliers on new $300m hosting services panel

SA govt names first IT suppliers on new $300m hosting services panel

Managed platform service panel now up and running.
Justin Hendry Jan 19 2021 12:55PM Strategy
Telstra blasts plan to 'set aside' mobile spectrum for Optus and TPG, but not it

Telstra blasts plan to 'set aside' mobile spectrum for Optus and TPG, but not it

Says its dominance should not be used against it.
Ry Crozier Jan 18 2021 1:00PM Telco/ISP
ASIC swaps Global Switch for Canberra Data Centres

ASIC swaps Global Switch for Canberra Data Centres

Secondary data centre to move after $4.2m deal.
Justin Hendry Jan 15 2021 7:00AM Strategy
NBN Co cuts average number of users per wireless cell to 19

NBN Co cuts average number of users per wireless cell to 19

Down from a peak of up to 60.
Ry Crozier Jan 13 2021 4:31PM Telco/ISP
Mimecast says hackers hijacked its products

Mimecast says hackers hijacked its products

To spy on customers.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2021 7:00AM Security
Improving returns from SD-WAN spending

Improving returns from SD-WAN spending

How this network architecture is evolving.
Staff Writer Jan 12 2021 4:54PM Partner Content
Ubiquiti says cloud-hosted IT systems 'accessed' by unauthorised party

Ubiquiti says cloud-hosted IT systems 'accessed' by unauthorised party

Recommends password change.
Staff Writer Jan 12 2021 10:18AM Networking
Flybuys CTO exits

Flybuys CTO exits

Brad Blyth leaves to start "new exciting chapter".
Kate Weber Jan 11 2021 12:48PM Training & Development
Telstra pilots its first neurodiversity recruitment program

Telstra pilots its first neurodiversity recruitment program

Looks for permanent hires in mostly IT domains.
Ry Crozier Jan 11 2021 12:39PM Training & Development

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