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.

Broadband tax model review questions cost clawback

Broadband tax model review questions cost clawback

Levy would be as low as $2.94 - not $7.10 - if it covered only future losses.
Ry Crozier Oct 22 2020 9:34AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to restart extra bandwidth charges in December

NBN Co to restart extra bandwidth charges in December

Lays out plan to cushion impact, but is it enough to stave off price hikes?
Ry Crozier Oct 22 2020 12:01AM Telco/ISP
Swinburne Uni launches AWS-backed cloud degree

Swinburne Uni launches AWS-backed cloud degree

After initial pilot with NAB employees.
Matt Johnston Oct 21 2020 12:26PM Training & Development
Adelaide's 10 Gigabit access network completed

Adelaide's 10 Gigabit access network completed

Connects 1000 buildings across the city.
Juha Saarinen Oct 20 2020 11:27AM Networking
Telstra to upgrade NSW education fibre network for $328m

Telstra to upgrade NSW education fibre network for $328m

Tenfold increase in internet speeds expected.
Justin Hendry Oct 20 2020 10:35AM Networking
Westpac signs Afterpay as first digital bank-as-a-service customer

Westpac signs Afterpay as first digital bank-as-a-service customer

Afterpay to understand customers' savings and help them avoid 'debt traps'.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2020 9:24AM Financial Services
Optus to train 2000 staff in AWS skills

Optus to train 2000 staff in AWS skills

Aims to get 600 accredited over the next three years.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2020 9:00AM Training & Development
NBN Co expands ITOM transformation with event management

NBN Co expands ITOM transformation with event management

Turns on additional capabilities in ServiceNow.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2020 7:02AM Strategy
AMP is building out a new 'data brain'

AMP is building out a new 'data brain'

Sets 18-month roadmap to incorporate data sources.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2020 6:58AM Strategy
Nokia to build mobile network on the moon

Nokia to build mobile network on the moon

Initially 4G/LTE, with planned expansion to 5G.
Anne Kauranen Oct 20 2020 6:33AM Networking
EU needs long-term plan to tackle 5G misinformation

EU needs long-term plan to tackle 5G misinformation

15 EU countries agree in joint call.
Foo Yun Chee Oct 20 2020 6:33AM Benchmarking Change
TPG to launch 'felix' mobile sub-brand

TPG to launch 'felix' mobile sub-brand

Shapes up as a Belong-like offering.
Ry Crozier Oct 19 2020 10:13AM Telco/ISP
Australia Post taps ServiceNow's emergency response apps

Australia Post taps ServiceNow's emergency response apps

To manage its workforce through Covid.
Ry Crozier Oct 19 2020 6:54AM Strategy
Aussie Broadband lists on the ASX one week early

Aussie Broadband lists on the ASX one week early

After an oversubscribed $40 million IPO.
Justin Hendry Oct 16 2020 11:01AM Telco/ISP
Home Affairs 'doubles down' on core IT renovation

Home Affairs 'doubles down' on core IT renovation

Stands up Covid travel portals quickly using ServiceNow.
Ry Crozier Oct 16 2020 6:55AM Strategy
Telstra to adopt new Workday tools

Telstra to adopt new Workday tools

As part of employee experience overhaul.
Tess Bennett Oct 16 2020 6:55AM Training & Development
Comms Minister tackles ACCC's NBN interventions with a 'statement of expectations'

Comms Minister tackles ACCC's NBN interventions with a 'statement of expectations'

Pushing government's position on telco issues.
Ry Crozier Oct 15 2020 11:18AM Telco/ISP
BHP uses SAP Ariba to drive deeper into its $20bn spend

BHP uses SAP Ariba to drive deeper into its $20bn spend

Makes 'advancements' with machine learning.
Ry Crozier Oct 15 2020 6:55AM Financial Services
DTA's govt IT project watchlist now worth $7.4bn

DTA's govt IT project watchlist now worth $7.4bn

Oversight arm engaged with 46 'in-flight' projects last year.
Justin Hendry Oct 14 2020 10:44AM Strategy
CSIRO's 'cloud right program' curbs instance, cost sprawl

CSIRO's 'cloud right program' curbs instance, cost sprawl

Helps researchers spin up resources on all three major clouds.
Justin Hendry Oct 14 2020 6:48AM Strategy

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