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 pitches unlimited 12Mbps as "entry-level" NBN

Govt pitches unlimited 12Mbps as "entry-level" NBN

Suggests retail cost of $60 a month.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 4:19PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co floats "up to" gigabit speeds for $80 a month

NBN Co floats "up to" gigabit speeds for $80 a month

With a small uplink to slash costs.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co confirms it won't scrap CVC charges

NBN Co confirms it won't scrap CVC charges

Or increase the amount included with plans substantially.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to revive 25Mbps broadband services tier

NBN Co to revive 25Mbps broadband services tier

But offers little respite for entry-level users.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft makes major Azure price policy change

Microsoft makes major Azure price policy change

Cheapest prices now offered with monthly payments, not just up-front commitments.
Simon Sharwood Sep 17 2019 11:55AM Financial Services
Oracle to open cloud region in Melbourne

Oracle to open cloud region in Melbourne

Dual regions targeted for each country with cloud ops.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 11:21AM Cloud
Telstra to support eSIMs for new iPhones

Telstra to support eSIMs for new iPhones

Can use both physical and embedded SIM on the same device.
Juha Saarinen Sep 17 2019 11:12AM Telco/ISP
NAB brings Google into multi-cloud fold

NAB brings Google into multi-cloud fold

Eyes data services, Anthos.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 7:16AM Financial Services
Service NSW to shift all on-prem workloads to AWS

Service NSW to shift all on-prem workloads to AWS

Plans to go all-in for compute, storage.
Justin Hendry Sep 16 2019 6:59AM Strategy
WA Education pauses $32m student system core overhaul

WA Education pauses $32m student system core overhaul

After Civica software failed testing.
Justin Hendry Sep 16 2019 6:59AM Strategy
US flags Huawei 5G security concerns to Gulf allies

US flags Huawei 5G security concerns to Gulf allies

After multiple states reveal neutrality.
Alexander Cornwell Sep 13 2019 6:30AM Security
Telstra blocks 2.9m scam calls in one month

Telstra blocks 2.9m scam calls in one month

But says telcos alone can’t solve the scourge.
Ry Crozier Sep 12 2019 6:07PM Telco/ISP
Vocus hopes ACCC will drive down NBN prices, if NBN Co doesn't

Vocus hopes ACCC will drive down NBN prices, if NBN Co doesn't

Network builder’s price response expected within fortnight.
Ry Crozier Sep 12 2019 4:56PM Telco/ISP
Woolworths now connecting 50 stores a week to the NBN

Woolworths now connecting 50 stores a week to the NBN

Scales up migration.
Ry Crozier Sep 12 2019 12:56PM Telco/ISP
Apple may steal Netflix streaming crown, but only for a year

Apple may steal Netflix streaming crown, but only for a year

Free TV+ subscription with every new device may briefly crown the iPhone maker as the biggest streaming service by user numbers.
Tanvi Mehta and Supantha Mukherjee Sep 12 2019 6:55AM Strategy
Telstra discovers '50 Shades Darker' DevOps sweet spot

Telstra discovers '50 Shades Darker' DevOps sweet spot

Agile discipline applied to peak loads.
Julian Bajkowski Sep 12 2019 6:30AM Cloud
Qld Police want telco data held for seven years

Qld Police want telco data held for seven years

Two years too short for lengthy investigations.
Justin Hendry Sep 11 2019 4:26PM Security
ANZ 'responsible cloud' catches Google star developer's eye

ANZ 'responsible cloud' catches Google star developer's eye

On recent visit examining bank’s engineering practices.
Ry Crozier Sep 11 2019 1:13PM Financial Services
DTA to create govt-wide telco marketplace

DTA to create govt-wide telco marketplace

Plan to consolidate existing panels moves forward.
Justin Hendry Sep 11 2019 7:07AM Strategy
DTA reveals cost of new govt-wide Microsoft cloud deal with Data#3

DTA reveals cost of new govt-wide Microsoft cloud deal with Data#3

Now worth $97m over three years.
Justin Hendry Sep 10 2019 12:43PM Strategy

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