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.

Telstra's former Wholesale boss Stuart Lee passes away

Telstra's former Wholesale boss Stuart Lee passes away

Tributes flow from across the telco and IT sectors.
Ry Crozier Jun 11 2020 9:49AM Telco/ISP
US sets aside up to $23bn for broadband upgrades

US sets aside up to $23bn for broadband upgrades

Auction process to improve access to internet services.
David Shepardson Jun 11 2020 6:22AM Telco/ISP
RBA to build 'data bunker' to safeguard payments system from outages

RBA to build 'data bunker' to safeguard payments system from outages

Looks to boost core system resiliency.
Justin Hendry Jun 10 2020 2:10PM Strategy
Flinders Uni taps Workday in HR overhaul

Flinders Uni taps Workday in HR overhaul

Part of larger transformation.
Matt Johnston Jun 10 2020 11:47AM Cloud
IBM cloud impacted by worldwide outage

IBM cloud impacted by worldwide outage

Takes down a range of services.
Ry Crozier Jun 10 2020 10:07AM Cloud
ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

Calls for greater access to encrypted data.
Justin Hendry Jun 9 2020 12:56PM Strategy
Nokia sees broadband equipment orders rise

Nokia sees broadband equipment orders rise

As COVID-19 pressures networks.
Supantha Mukherjee and Anne Kauranen Jun 9 2020 11:55AM Networking
AGL to move almost fully into Azure cloud by 2022

AGL to move almost fully into Azure cloud by 2022

Already has almost half its applications re-platformed.
Ry Crozier Jun 9 2020 7:20AM Cloud
Telstra's Belong moves to fully digital support model

Telstra's Belong moves to fully digital support model

Had 11,000 ticket backlog at height of COVID-19 crisis.
Ry Crozier Jun 9 2020 6:48AM Software
UK spy chief says no threat to Five Eyes alliance over Huawei

UK spy chief says no threat to Five Eyes alliance over Huawei

Intelligence-sharing ties remain strong.
Staff Writer Jun 5 2020 6:42AM Security
France, Germany back European cloud computing 'moonshot'

France, Germany back European cloud computing 'moonshot'

Take on Amazon, Microsoft and Google dominance.
Staff Writers Jun 5 2020 6:37AM Cloud
NBN Co rezones 42,000 premises from wireless to satellite, fixed-line

NBN Co rezones 42,000 premises from wireless to satellite, fixed-line

After being unable to get permission for new towers.
Ry Crozier Jun 4 2020 1:31PM Telco/ISP
Amaysim buys OVO Mobile for up to $15.8m

Amaysim buys OVO Mobile for up to $15.8m

Continues strategy of snapping up fellow Optus-based MVNOs.
Ry Crozier Jun 3 2020 9:21AM Telco/ISP
US launches trade probe into digital taxes

US launches trade probe into digital taxes

Ploughing ground for new tariffs.
David Lawder Jun 3 2020 6:19AM Cloud
NBN Co must pay TPG, Canberra VDSL2 users for disconnection notice bungle

NBN Co must pay TPG, Canberra VDSL2 users for disconnection notice bungle

Mistakenly told users to switch to NBN.
Ry Crozier Jun 2 2020 4:19PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband signs 2300 users to cheaper gigabit NBN plans

Aussie Broadband signs 2300 users to cheaper gigabit NBN plans

First indication of demand for new affordable high-speed tier.
Ry Crozier Jun 2 2020 11:23AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co limits gigabit services to just 7 percent of HFC footprint

NBN Co limits gigabit services to just 7 percent of HFC footprint

Similarly constrains access to 250 Mbps tier.
Ry Crozier May 29 2020 1:07AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband to let business customers self-serve NBN, value-adds

Aussie Broadband to let business customers self-serve NBN, value-adds

Unveils Carbon 'elastic interconnect' platform.
Ry Crozier May 28 2020 1:00PM Telco/ISP
Australian telcos cold on dynamic spectrum sharing for 5G, wireless

Australian telcos cold on dynamic spectrum sharing for 5G, wireless

Leads the ACMA to put investigations on the back burner.
Ry Crozier May 28 2020 10:51AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co quotes at least 1200 customers on a switch to full fibre

NBN Co quotes at least 1200 customers on a switch to full fibre

Does not reveal acceptance rate.
Ry Crozier May 27 2020 11:41PM Telco/ISP

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