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 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
Flinders Uni builds real-time data system on three-cloud solution

Flinders Uni builds real-time data system on three-cloud solution

Improves security posture.
Matt Johnston Oct 1 2019 10:25AM Strategy
Aussie Broadband to chase ASX listing next year

Aussie Broadband to chase ASX listing next year

Raises $25m pre-IPO.
Ry Crozier Sep 30 2019 5:13PM Telco/ISP
Finance moves to replace ICON services panel

Finance moves to replace ICON services panel

Secure fibre network gets support for another five years.
Justin Hendry Sep 30 2019 6:57AM Strategy
How James Cook Uni handled its 'data explosion'

How James Cook Uni handled its 'data explosion'

Ensuring 100 percent uptime for staff and students.
Matt Johnston Sep 27 2019 6:59AM Strategy
Amazon develops longer-range wireless network for IoT devices

Amazon develops longer-range wireless network for IoT devices

Takes fight to bluetooth, wi-fi protocols.
Staff Writer Sep 27 2019 6:50AM Networking
US lawmakers propose $1bn fund to replace Huawei equipment

US lawmakers propose $1bn fund to replace Huawei equipment

Bankrolls secure equipment from small, rural wireless providers.
David Shepardson Sep 25 2019 1:00PM Benchmarking Change
Optus uses internal academy to scale up automation

Optus uses internal academy to scale up automation

Now running 300 'automated solutions'.
Ry Crozier Sep 25 2019 7:09AM Software
Microsoft makes big Software Assurance changes

Microsoft makes big Software Assurance changes

Limited support for US$250k spend, new planning services, training and more.
Simon Sharwood Sep 24 2019 1:03PM Cloud
Woolworths to run two-year voice telephony transformation

Woolworths to run two-year voice telephony transformation

Shifts to cloud-based model.
Ry Crozier Sep 23 2019 6:57AM Cloud

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