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.

WA brokers government-wide deal with AWS

WA brokers government-wide deal with AWS

Agreement aimed at streamlining access.
Justin Hendry Dec 2 2020 12:21PM Strategy
Salesforce buys Slack for $37.5 billion

Salesforce buys Slack for $37.5 billion

Will 'deeply integrate' platform into all its clouds.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2020 11:38AM Cloud
Cloud adoption brought forward by years, says AWS CEO

Cloud adoption brought forward by years, says AWS CEO

As virtual re:Invent conference opens.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2020 6:50AM Cloud
Activ8me's NBN satellite services hit by major core network failure

Activ8me's NBN satellite services hit by major core network failure

Affecting multiple pieces of kit for days.
Ry Crozier Dec 1 2020 6:22PM Networking
Accenture snaps up cloud consultancy Olikka

Accenture snaps up cloud consultancy Olikka

Adds staff to its 'cloud first' group.
Ry Crozier Dec 1 2020 12:26PM Cloud
NBN Co opens instant quote generator for user-pays fibre upgrades

NBN Co opens instant quote generator for user-pays fibre upgrades

Early quotes range from $2000 to $22,000.
Ry Crozier Dec 1 2020 11:42AM Telco/ISP
Britain bans new Huawei 5G kit installation from September 2021

Britain bans new Huawei 5G kit installation from September 2021

Sooner than expected cut off date imposed.
Staff Writers Nov 30 2020 1:12PM Telco/ISP
Optus chief takes aim at OTT services, NBN

Optus chief takes aim at OTT services, NBN

Sector’s profitability should interest policy makers.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2020 1:11PM Telco/ISP
SpaceX to press ahead with Starlink tests, delays commercial service

SpaceX to press ahead with Starlink tests, delays commercial service

Beta testing to continue into 2021.
Joey Roulette Nov 27 2020 9:54AM Digital & Disruption
Australia's head of cyber warfare exits

Australia's head of cyber warfare exits

After three years in the role.
Justin Hendry Nov 26 2020 12:13PM Training & Development
Telstra faces $50m penalty for 'unconscionable conduct'

Telstra faces $50m penalty for 'unconscionable conduct'

Over mobile plans sold to Indigenous consumers.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2020 11:07AM Telco/ISP
FCC affirms ZTE poses US national security threat

FCC affirms ZTE poses US national security threat

Rejects petition to reconsider earlier decision.
David Shepardson Nov 26 2020 9:33AM Networking
Telstra’s head of muru-D departs

Telstra’s head of muru-D departs

As start-up accelerator changes direction.
Tess Bennett Nov 25 2020 7:06AM Training & Development
Britain's telcos face fines if they use suppliers deemed high-risk, like Huawei

Britain's telcos face fines if they use suppliers deemed high-risk, like Huawei

Under a new law.
Staff Writer Nov 25 2020 7:02AM Telco/ISP
Victoria bankrolls gigabit internet, mobile blackspot elimination

Victoria bankrolls gigabit internet, mobile blackspot elimination

Budget sets aside $626m over six years.
Justin Hendry Nov 24 2020 3:53PM Strategy
KFC Australia to fit its stores with IoT sensors

KFC Australia to fit its stores with IoT sensors

Expands its three-year embrace of big data.
Ry Crozier Nov 24 2020 12:11PM Projects
Optus handles 84 percent of service inquiries in its digital channels

Optus handles 84 percent of service inquiries in its digital channels

Continues to refine bot designs.
Ry Crozier Nov 23 2020 6:50AM Software
Flybuys migrates to cloud

Flybuys migrates to cloud

Rebuilds IT environment post-Coles demerger.
Tess Bennett Nov 23 2020 6:40AM Strategy
Orica completes multi-year SAP implementation

Orica completes multi-year SAP implementation

Hits adoption targets for digital solutions.
Tess Bennett Nov 20 2020 12:04PM Financial Services

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