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 tackles sales data goals with Salesforce's Einstein Analytics

Telstra tackles sales data goals with Salesforce's Einstein Analytics

Creates central dashboard for 3500 sales staff.
Ry Crozier Nov 28 2019 1:35PM Cloud
Broadband tax now planned to kick in July 2020

Broadband tax now planned to kick in July 2020

Govt reintroduces legislation to underpin scheme.
Justin Hendry Nov 28 2019 12:41PM Telco/ISP
Telstra sees no upside in latest NBN price changes

Telstra sees no upside in latest NBN price changes

'Their ARPU is our cost'.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2019 11:32AM Telco/ISP
Telstra to refund excess charges to 150k mobile broadband users

Telstra to refund excess charges to 150k mobile broadband users

Incurred over almost six years.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2019 9:26AM Telco/ISP
Telcos get new obligations to cooperatively target scam calls

Telcos get new obligations to cooperatively target scam calls

ATO joins technical trials.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2019 9:12AM Telco/ISP
How GHD's common data environment saves 18,000 hours a year

How GHD's common data environment saves 18,000 hours a year

Enabling automation and compliance.
Matt Johnston Nov 27 2019 6:49AM Projects
NBN Co to allow internet providers to pool CVC nationally

NBN Co to allow internet providers to pool CVC nationally

Also approves over-dimensioning on most fixed-line services.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to temporarily cut 100Mbps prices starting 2020

NBN Co to temporarily cut 100Mbps prices starting 2020

But not for existing users.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Telstra opposes direct govt network access

Telstra opposes direct govt network access

Pushes joint agreements as solution for faster cyber response.
Justin Hendry Nov 26 2019 12:02AM Strategy
NBN Co has "difficulty competing" for new housing estate jobs

NBN Co has "difficulty competing" for new housing estate jobs

Commercial operators' success prompts government review.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2019 10:52AM Telco/ISP
ANZ is quietly building a brand new banking platform

ANZ is quietly building a brand new banking platform

Exclusive: Chases tenfold improvement in speed and capability.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2019 7:10AM Financial Services
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

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