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 'reassured' as ACCC looks into NBN pricing

Telstra 'reassured' as ACCC looks into NBN pricing

Has wanted a price cut for the past year.
Ry Crozier Oct 14 2019 4:36PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co faces ACCC challenge to set prices

NBN Co faces ACCC challenge to set prices

With particular focus on finding affordable options.
Ry Crozier Oct 14 2019 10:37AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to revive HFC self-installation option

NBN Co to revive HFC self-installation option

After pausing launch plans in 2017.
Ry Crozier Oct 14 2019 7:00AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reinvents broadband speed test rankings

NBN Co reinvents broadband speed test rankings

"Debunks" other league tables, creates its own.
Ry Crozier Oct 11 2019 1:16PM Telco/ISP
Blackmores' two-year cloud transformation starts bearing fruit

Blackmores' two-year cloud transformation starts bearing fruit

After booting Oracle for Microsoft.
Matt Johnston Oct 11 2019 1:00PM Strategy
Telstra's Belong to expand intelligent automation

Telstra's Belong to expand intelligent automation

Sets up ‘guild’ to build skills and capability.
Ry Crozier Oct 10 2019 1:41PM Training & Development
Vocus calls for rewrite of NBN statement of expectations

Vocus calls for rewrite of NBN statement of expectations

To curb bad business market behaviour.
Ry Crozier Oct 10 2019 11:58AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone flags 130 job cuts at Hobart call centre

Vodafone flags 130 job cuts at Hobart call centre

Blames regulatory obstacles, 5G costs.
Ry Crozier Oct 9 2019 3:35PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sanctioned over Macquarie Telecom business deal

NBN Co sanctioned over Macquarie Telecom business deal

Equivalent terms not offered to other providers.
Ry Crozier Oct 9 2019 11:47AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co wants to fix your home wi-fi

NBN Co wants to fix your home wi-fi

Using a "tool, firmware agent, or feature" added to your wi-fi gateway.
Ry Crozier Oct 9 2019 7:06AM Telco/ISP
JB Rousselot to head up Chorus

JB Rousselot to head up Chorus

Former Telstra exec replaces former Telstra exec.
Juha Saarinen Oct 9 2019 6:36AM Strategy
Rush to cheaper software worth $19b: Reserve Bank of Australia

Rush to cheaper software worth $19b: Reserve Bank of Australia

Investment now nudging one percent of GDP.
Julian Bajkowski Oct 8 2019 6:34PM Financial Services
Telstra cuts uplink speeds early in NBN fixed wireless shift

Telstra cuts uplink speeds early in NBN fixed wireless shift

Won't wait until 2020 to max out at 10Mbps.
Ry Crozier Oct 8 2019 1:15PM Telco/ISP
Australia, US negotiate CLOUD Act data swap pact

Australia, US negotiate CLOUD Act data swap pact

Providers in either country to be subject to requests.
Justin Hendry Oct 8 2019 12:55PM Security
NBN Co rezones businesses for cheaper pricing

NBN Co rezones businesses for cheaper pricing

Concerted effort to draw 600k businesses off residential connections.
Ry Crozier Oct 8 2019 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Telstra brings free station wi-fi to NSW Central Coast

Telstra brings free station wi-fi to NSW Central Coast

As part of mobile upgrade project along rail corridor.
Justin Hendry Oct 4 2019 12:44PM Telco/ISP
WA Health plots decade-long IT systems overhaul in new digital strategy

WA Health plots decade-long IT systems overhaul in new digital strategy

State-wide e-health record to form foundation.
Justin Hendry Oct 3 2019 4:26PM Strategy
University of New England outsources DC to Macquarie Cloud

University of New England outsources DC to Macquarie Cloud

When a UPS ‘exploded’ it was obviously time to change strategy.
Simon Sharwood Oct 3 2019 7:13AM Strategy
Aussie Broadband suggests NBN Co pay $150 for missed appointments

Aussie Broadband suggests NBN Co pay $150 for missed appointments

Instead of current $25 rebate.
Ry Crozier Oct 1 2019 3:37PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co faces $30-a-day fines for unfixed faults

NBN Co faces $30-a-day fines for unfixed faults

Will also have to pay users $20/month for congested or slow services.
Ry Crozier Oct 1 2019 10:37AM Telco/ISP

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