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.

TPG 'contemplates' future of sub-$60 NBN plans

TPG 'contemplates' future of sub-$60 NBN plans

Major repercussions possible in price-sensitive market.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 11:46PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co challenges Australia's $60 broadband 'sweet spot'

NBN Co challenges Australia's $60 broadband 'sweet spot'

Claims "high-use end users" could fill up unlimited entry-level products.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 5:26PM Telco/ISP
Vocus calls NBN Co's constant price discounts a "con"

Vocus calls NBN Co's constant price discounts a "con"

Dealing in "sugar hits" that wear off quickly.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 4:40PM Telco/ISP
Transport for NSW looks to commercialise SCATS traffic system

Transport for NSW looks to commercialise SCATS traffic system

Wants to future-proof state-owned platform.
Justin Hendry Dec 11 2019 7:00AM Strategy
NAB re-platforms call centres onto Amazon Connect

NAB re-platforms call centres onto Amazon Connect

Adding IVR options will no longer cost $70k and take months.
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2019 7:07AM Financial Services
How NBN Co struck its bothersome business deals

How NBN Co struck its bothersome business deals

Exclusive: Two months after the ACCC's formal warning, what’s changed?
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2019 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Amazon lawsuit blames Trump for loss of Pentagon cloud contract

Amazon lawsuit blames Trump for loss of Pentagon cloud contract

Accusations of "improper pressure" and bias over $10 bn cloud contract to rival Microsoft.
Nandita Bose Dec 10 2019 6:32AM Strategy
Kmart Australia wants to "strangle" its mainframe "out of existence"

Kmart Australia wants to "strangle" its mainframe "out of existence"

Plans to rearchitect core merchandise system.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2019 7:00AM Cloud
Telstra's Tumut exchange "severely damaged" by fire

Telstra's Tumut exchange "severely damaged" by fire

NSW town loses most telecommunications services.
Ry Crozier Dec 6 2019 10:08PM Telco/ISP
Huawei mounts legal challenge against FCC over rural carrier customers

Huawei mounts legal challenge against FCC over rural carrier customers

After US agency labelled the tech giant a security threat.
David Kirton Dec 6 2019 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Optus CEO Allen Lew to step down

Optus CEO Allen Lew to step down

Succeeded by deputy chief.
Ry Crozier Dec 5 2019 1:43PM Telco/ISP
Amazon faces US antitrust scrutiny on cloud business: report

Amazon faces US antitrust scrutiny on cloud business: report

Enforcers start asking questions of AWS.
Staff Writer Dec 5 2019 1:40PM Cloud
Vocus to build subsea loop to Barossa gas project

Vocus to build subsea loop to Barossa gas project

Off its north-west cable system.
Ry Crozier Dec 5 2019 11:21AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone creates new lead role for major incidents

Vodafone creates new lead role for major incidents

Hunts for chief f*ck up officer as regulatory heat increases.
Matt Johnston Dec 4 2019 12:51PM Strategy
ATO moves to break up $1bn Optus megadeal

ATO moves to break up $1bn Optus megadeal

Goes to market for six new network services bundles.
Justin Hendry Dec 4 2019 12:11PM Strategy
Flight Centre re-architects its online booking engine

Flight Centre re-architects its online booking engine

Embraces microservices, reforms internal structures.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2019 7:09AM Strategy
Benchmark Awards 2020: Why digital-driven change is inescapable

Benchmark Awards 2020: Why digital-driven change is inescapable

iTnews' own AI experience proves it.
Simon Sharwood Dec 3 2019 1:56PM Digital & Disruption
AWS seeks to make legacy Windows apps immortal

AWS seeks to make legacy Windows apps immortal

Alternative Server 2008 upgrade path.
Simon Sharwood Dec 3 2019 1:29PM Cloud
ACCC to steer clear of eSIM regulations for now

ACCC to steer clear of eSIM regulations for now

But will keep a close watch on when MVNOs gain access.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2019 5:46PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband pauses IPv6 trial due to Cisco bug

Aussie Broadband pauses IPv6 trial due to Cisco bug

Latest patch solved one problem but caused another.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2019 5:17PM Networking

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