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.

IBM unveils cloud platform for 5G telcos

IBM unveils cloud platform for 5G telcos

Nokia and Samsung sign up.
Supantha Mukherjee Nov 6 2020 6:40AM Cloud
NAB puts another $1.3bn behind more IT-based improvements

NAB puts another $1.3bn behind more IT-based improvements

Builds on three years of transformation.
Ry Crozier Nov 5 2020 1:10PM Financial Services
Kmart Australia appoints new head of cloud

Kmart Australia appoints new head of cloud

Begins cloud recruiting spree.
Tess Bennett Nov 5 2020 6:59AM Training & Development
NBN Co could have first gigabit-ready FTTC services in a year

NBN Co could have first gigabit-ready FTTC services in a year

Though asks not to be held to that timeline.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 6:05PM Telco/ISP
Govt to hold two 5G spectrum auctions in 2021

Govt to hold two 5G spectrum auctions in 2021

High and low band allocations on offer.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 1:15PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers technology choice exit for would-be FTTN upgraders

NBN Co offers technology choice exit for would-be FTTN upgraders

Won’t reimburse users that already paid for an upgrade.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 1:11PM Telco/ISP
Tas govt to shift bulk of financial systems to TechOne cloud

Tas govt to shift bulk of financial systems to TechOne cloud

Seven departments to transition by 2022.
Justin Hendry Nov 4 2020 1:05PM Strategy
Woolworths brings clouds together under a new 'Group Hosting Service'

Woolworths brings clouds together under a new 'Group Hosting Service'

Works with Dell Technologies to create new operating model.
Ry Crozier Nov 3 2020 12:00AM Strategy
Optus to bring Gomo low-cost mobile brand to Australia

Optus to bring Gomo low-cost mobile brand to Australia

As rivals launch their own fully digital brands.
Ry Crozier Nov 2 2020 9:10AM Telco/ISP
Optus offers $250m for Amaysim's mobile business

Optus offers $250m for Amaysim's mobile business

All-cash takeover proposed.
Ry Crozier Nov 2 2020 8:42AM Telco/ISP
AWS chief architect Glenn Gore heads for exit

AWS chief architect Glenn Gore heads for exit

And a new unspecified role in the Asia Pacific region.
Ry Crozier Nov 2 2020 6:54AM Training & Development
Judge sets mid-November deadline for Google's initial response to US antitrust case

Judge sets mid-November deadline for Google's initial response to US antitrust case

Accused of using its market muscle to hobble rivals.
Staff Writer Nov 2 2020 6:46AM Cloud
Democrats prefer 'scalpel' over 'jackhammer' to reform US internet law

Democrats prefer 'scalpel' over 'jackhammer' to reform US internet law

While many Republicans want law shielding internet firms repealed.
Nandita Bose Oct 30 2020 6:58AM Telco/ISP
ATO inks $119m SBR platform support deal with IBM

ATO inks $119m SBR platform support deal with IBM

Resiliency, robustness upgrades in the pipeline.
Justin Hendry Oct 29 2020 12:34PM Strategy
How the RBA's core banking overhaul helped Australia's pandemic response

How the RBA's core banking overhaul helped Australia's pandemic response

Accelerated government payments to citizens.
Justin Hendry Oct 29 2020 6:50AM Strategy
PJCIS slams loophole used by councils, others for telco metadata access

PJCIS slams loophole used by councils, others for telco metadata access

Says the government should close it.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2020 8:05PM Telco/ISP
SpaceX pegs initial Starlink internet price at US$99 per month

SpaceX pegs initial Starlink internet price at US$99 per month

Launches “Better Than Nothing Beta” test.
Joey Roulette Oct 28 2020 12:29PM Telco/ISP

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