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.

NBN Co helps staff solve awkward questions at social events

NBN Co helps staff solve awkward questions at social events

Find answers, lodge support tickets on the spot.
Ry Crozier Nov 22 2019 1:10PM Cloud
US senators urge administration to halt Huawei licence approvals

US senators urge administration to halt Huawei licence approvals

Bipartisan group still has national security concerns.
David Shepardson Nov 22 2019 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Trump wants Apple involved in US 5G infrastructure build

Trump wants Apple involved in US 5G infrastructure build

"They have it all - Money, Technology, Vision & Cook!"
Staff Writer Nov 22 2019 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Telstra's free NBN speed boost backfires

Telstra's free NBN speed boost backfires

As FTTN/B curse resurfaces.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2019 6:19PM Telco/ISP
Pawsey taps Dell in massive cloud refresh

Pawsey taps Dell in massive cloud refresh

Part of $70m capital refresh.
Matt Johnston Nov 21 2019 5:22PM Cloud
NBN Co looks to retain customers and grow their "lifetime value"

NBN Co looks to retain customers and grow their "lifetime value"

Establishes a presence across seven Salesforce clouds.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2019 7:04AM Cloud
Microsoft 365 outage strikes Nadella's Aussie visit

Microsoft 365 outage strikes Nadella's Aussie visit

CEO visits and cloud falls over. Twice.
Simon Sharwood Nov 20 2019 1:56PM Cloud
NBN Co removes barriers to lodging a support ticket

NBN Co removes barriers to lodging a support ticket

New service health card to help RSPs diagnose and escalate faults.
Ry Crozier Nov 20 2019 1:39PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co claims internet providers will milk it for rebates

NBN Co claims internet providers will milk it for rebates

While arguing it could also be persuaded to game the system for revenue.
Ry Crozier Nov 20 2019 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Govt proposes national cyber regime for IoT

Govt proposes national cyber regime for IoT

Voluntary code to apply to smart devices such speakers, TVs.
Justin Hendry Nov 19 2019 12:14PM Hardware
Australia Post signs for cloudy endpoint security

Australia Post signs for cloudy endpoint security

Carbon Black splashes down in AWS Australia to serve letter-deliverer and other clients.
Simon Sharwood Nov 19 2019 11:36AM Security
AirTrunk sinks $1bn into 110 MW Lane Cove West data centre

AirTrunk sinks $1bn into 110 MW Lane Cove West data centre

Fits dedicated substation to help hedge power costs.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 19 2019 11:21AM Cloud
NBN Co to run CX transformation

NBN Co to run CX transformation

Builds new CoE, plans to deploy new software.
Ry Crozier Nov 19 2019 7:10AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co is skipping "thousands" of premises a month

NBN Co is skipping "thousands" of premises a month

Unable to order a service for over two years.
Ry Crozier Nov 18 2019 1:43PM Telco/ISP
New Zealand to get 10 Gbps fibre to premises in 2020

New Zealand to get 10 Gbps fibre to premises in 2020

Chorus upgrades lasers.
Juha Saarinen Nov 18 2019 1:41PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co threatens to halt future FTTN upgrades

NBN Co threatens to halt future FTTN upgrades

If it is forced to pay up for faults and slow services.
Ry Crozier Nov 18 2019 7:15AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft expands Azure price reservations

Microsoft expands Azure price reservations

Open source databases and storage join the deep discount program.
Simon Sharwood Nov 18 2019 6:45AM Cloud
Huawei, ZTE 'cannot be trusted', pose security threat: US attorney general

Huawei, ZTE 'cannot be trusted', pose security threat: US attorney general

Backs proposal to bar US rural wireless carriers buying from them.
David Shepardson Nov 15 2019 1:27PM Security
Telstra creates digital spaces for 5000 field technicians

Telstra creates digital spaces for 5000 field technicians

Centralises access to tools, apps, and collaboration.
Ry Crozier Nov 15 2019 7:25AM Software
Telstra identifies 500 locations for edge compute

Telstra identifies 500 locations for edge compute

Shifts gears on initial project with Commonwealth Bank.
Ry Crozier Nov 13 2019 12:17PM Cloud

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