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.

Google Australia warns govt to tread carefully on new site block powers

Google Australia warns govt to tread carefully on new site block powers

Argues they're unnecessary, could curb freedom of expression.
Ry Crozier Mar 18 2020 1:19PM Telco/ISP
Bevan Slattery calls on streaming services to use less bandwidth

Bevan Slattery calls on streaming services to use less bandwidth

Urges changes to autoscaling, 4K streaming.
Ry Crozier Mar 18 2020 11:48AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone joins Optus and Telstra in mobile data bonus for April

Vodafone joins Optus and Telstra in mobile data bonus for April

Also 'free-rates' access to official sources of health information.
Ry Crozier Mar 17 2020 5:41PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co rebrands 'up to gigabit' as Ultrafast, defined as "500Mbps to ~1Gbps"

NBN Co rebrands 'up to gigabit' as Ultrafast, defined as "500Mbps to ~1Gbps"

Also confirms overhead margin on 100Mbps and 250Mbps services.
Ry Crozier Mar 17 2020 12:42PM Telco/ISP
TPG, Vodafone moving telephone support to remote ops

TPG, Vodafone moving telephone support to remote ops

As Telstra, Optus face issues with Philippines call centres.
Ry Crozier Mar 17 2020 11:07AM Cloud
NBN Co faces price flex test as more people work from home

NBN Co faces price flex test as more people work from home

Says its network will cope, but usage costs might be tested.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2020 6:19PM Telco/ISP
Telstra follows Optus with extra mobile data in virus response

Telstra follows Optus with extra mobile data in virus response

Also offers extra data on fixed-line, and extra phone calls for pensioners.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2020 4:20PM Telco/ISP
Pentagon to 'reconsider' parts of US$10bn JEDI cloud contract

Pentagon to 'reconsider' parts of US$10bn JEDI cloud contract

Seeks court's permission.
Rama Venkat Mar 14 2020 12:00PM Cloud
Major US internet firms won't cancel services over next 60 days

Major US internet firms won't cancel services over next 60 days

If customers can't pay bills due to coronavirus-related disruptions.
David Shepardson Mar 14 2020 10:55AM Telco/ISP
Optus offers extra mobile data as COVID-19 drives up remote work

Optus offers extra mobile data as COVID-19 drives up remote work

As other telcos and NBN Co face pressure to follow suit.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2020 8:05PM Telco/ISP
Telstra tells Australian office staff to work from home

Telstra tells Australian office staff to work from home

Says move is precautionary and not due to a COVID-19 case.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2020 6:52PM Telco/ISP
ACT Policing faces scrutiny over mobile phone location requests

ACT Policing faces scrutiny over mobile phone location requests

Some dating back to 2007.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2020 5:21PM Telco/ISP
Govt's alternative voice trial could struggle to attract telcos

Govt's alternative voice trial could struggle to attract telcos

Depending on the standard their trial services are to be held to.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2020 1:41PM Telco/ISP
Macquarie Bank, AusPost call on Google's Kelsey Hightower on return Aus visit

Macquarie Bank, AusPost call on Google's Kelsey Hightower on return Aus visit

Kubernetes expert hits dev, corporate circuit.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2020 6:59AM Cloud
HAPSMobile to run drone broadband trial in Queensland skies

HAPSMobile to run drone broadband trial in Queensland skies

As early as next year.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2020 6:55AM Telco/ISP
US government commission rolls out doomsday plan for cyberwar

US government commission rolls out doomsday plan for cyberwar

Recommends Washington make sweeping changes to address cybersecurity challenges.
Christopher Bing Mar 12 2020 6:39AM Strategy
Gaol chiefs seek to put screws on metadata for smuggled phones

Gaol chiefs seek to put screws on metadata for smuggled phones

And to investigate use of legitimate prisoner telephone system.
Ry Crozier Mar 11 2020 4:15PM Telco/ISP
TPG's David Teoh urges 5G catch-up as Vodafone merger nears

TPG's David Teoh urges 5G catch-up as Vodafone merger nears

Progress impacted by merger uncertainty.
Ry Crozier Mar 5 2020 12:52PM Telco/ISP
TPG still unsure how much broadband tax it could pay

TPG still unsure how much broadband tax it could pay

Also complains bundled CVC with NBN plans out-of-step with usage.
Ry Crozier Mar 5 2020 12:52PM Telco/ISP
Citrix bug forced Defence to pull recruitment database offline

Citrix bug forced Defence to pull recruitment database offline

After ASD advised of potential vulnerability.
Justin Hendry Mar 5 2020 12:50PM Strategy

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