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 resists calling in reinforcements for FTTC build

NBN Co resists calling in reinforcements for FTTC build

As FY20 targets look as large as ever.
Ry Crozier Nov 13 2019 7:10AM Telco/ISP
Inside SY5 IBX: Equinix's 8th DC in Sydney

Inside SY5 IBX: Equinix's 8th DC in Sydney

Data centres used to be nondescript industrial sheds. That's changing as design flair meets cloud.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 13 2019 3:05AM Cloud
Qantas CIO reveals 70 percent of apps now lifted to cloud

Qantas CIO reveals 70 percent of apps now lifted to cloud

Throttles up rapid scaling to minimise disruptions.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 12 2019 1:25PM Strategy
Telstra uses AI to predict battery failures

Telstra uses AI to predict battery failures

One of three use cases for artificial intelligence technology.
Ry Crozier Nov 11 2019 1:42PM Software
ACCC to appeal TPG 'prepayment' ruling

ACCC to appeal TPG 'prepayment' ruling

Claims Federal Court made an “error”.
Justin Hendry Nov 8 2019 1:02PM Telco/ISP
SA govt to replace two expiring IT support deals with new panel

SA govt to replace two expiring IT support deals with new panel

Adds public cloud support as agency adoption accelerates.
Justin Hendry Nov 8 2019 6:41AM Strategy
NBN Co urged to over-provision downlink on all services

NBN Co urged to over-provision downlink on all services

Giving all customers a chance of hitting top theoretical speed.
Ry Crozier Nov 7 2019 3:22PM Networking
Eleven telcos in ACMA's sights for breaching consumer protection rules

Eleven telcos in ACMA's sights for breaching consumer protection rules

M2 Commander formally warned for slamming.
Juha Saarinen Nov 6 2019 6:55AM Telco/ISP
NAB reveals how it secured APRA's cloud blessing

NAB reveals how it secured APRA's cloud blessing

Tool that auto checks code also handles bulk regulatory approval.
Ry Crozier Nov 6 2019 6:55AM Cloud
NBN Co's low-end price offers lead to disagreement

NBN Co's low-end price offers lead to disagreement

Leaves some enthused, others underwhelmed.
Ry Crozier Nov 5 2019 1:25PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co runs into trouble on cheap gigabit plans

NBN Co runs into trouble on cheap gigabit plans

Could still be costly to sell en masse, might not work on HFC.
Ry Crozier Nov 5 2019 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Optus adds 138K homes to 5G fixed wireless footprint

Optus adds 138K homes to 5G fixed wireless footprint

Expands availability of fixed broadband-like service.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2019 11:48AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co loses security talent to cashed-up banks

NBN Co loses security talent to cashed-up banks

Looks to rebuild, with some changes.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2019 7:00AM Training & Development
NBN Co restructures to set up new regional business unit

NBN Co restructures to set up new regional business unit

Combines wireless, satellite and customer ops.
Ry Crozier Oct 31 2019 11:20AM Telco/ISP
NAB starts moving critical applications into cloud

NAB starts moving critical applications into cloud

Migration much faster than expected, with 505 workloads re-hosted.
Ry Crozier Oct 31 2019 6:25AM Financial Services
France, Germany want more homegrown clouds to pick from

France, Germany want more homegrown clouds to pick from

Fret over US-based clouds.
Staff Writer Oct 30 2019 1:39PM Cloud
ANZ starts building out central 'enterprise cloud portfolio'

ANZ starts building out central 'enterprise cloud portfolio'

Reveals more on cloud scaling efforts.
Ry Crozier Oct 30 2019 7:00AM Financial Services
UQ uses data to find students 'at risk' of failing subjects

UQ uses data to find students 'at risk' of failing subjects

Also tries to better understand campus use.
Ry Crozier Oct 29 2019 1:13PM Cloud
Pentagon deal to boost Microsoft's position in cloud computing - analysts

Pentagon deal to boost Microsoft's position in cloud computing - analysts

AWS grip on the cloud market could be threatened by new Microsoft deal.
Staff Writer Oct 29 2019 6:59AM Strategy
NSW Education to trial NBN Sky Muster Plus

NSW Education to trial NBN Sky Muster Plus

Deliver classes to remote homesteads.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2019 6:55AM Telco/ISP

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