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.

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
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

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