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.

Wollongong man charged with 'malicious' telco cable damage

Wollongong man charged with 'malicious' telco cable damage

Allegedly disabled infrastructure to commit fraudulent purchases.
Justin Hendry Jul 4 2019 10:13AM Telco/ISP
ACCC unsure about NBN Co's 'Netflix tax'

ACCC unsure about NBN Co's 'Netflix tax'

And the network builder isn't answering any more questions.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2019 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Vocus to push NBN Co for low price plans

Vocus to push NBN Co for low price plans

Reveals wishlist for NBN price review.
Ry Crozier Jul 3 2019 4:54PM Telco/ISP
IAG puts hundreds of staff through a 'Cloud Academy'

IAG puts hundreds of staff through a 'Cloud Academy'

Starts to replicate successes seen by NAB and others.
Ry Crozier Jul 3 2019 1:11PM Cloud
Optus users also claim small number of premium content refunds

Optus users also claim small number of premium content refunds

Similar percentage as Telstra.
Ry Crozier Jul 3 2019 10:15AM Telco/ISP
Govt wants broadband tax passed this year

Govt wants broadband tax passed this year

Resurrects legislation.
Justin Hendry Jul 2 2019 1:08PM Telco/ISP
NAB reveals two-speed cloud migration strategy

NAB reveals two-speed cloud migration strategy

Leans on Infosys and DXC to stand up 'migration factory'.
Ry Crozier Jul 2 2019 12:44PM Financial Services
NBN Co floats its own 'Netflix tax'

NBN Co floats its own 'Netflix tax'

Proposes extra charges for video streaming.
Ry Crozier Jul 2 2019 7:15AM Telco/ISP
Govt asked to create new ISP-level site blocking powers

Govt asked to create new ISP-level site blocking powers

With an expanded range of content targeted.
Ry Crozier Jul 1 2019 12:46PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co wireless tower loses power cable to saboteurs

NBN Co wireless tower loses power cable to saboteurs

New tower targeted.
Ry Crozier Jul 1 2019 12:26PM Telco/ISP
NAB loses Microsoft extended support lifeline for Server 2003 apps

NAB loses Microsoft extended support lifeline for Server 2003 apps

Forced to re-home them as vendor calls time.
Ry Crozier Jul 1 2019 7:11AM Financial Services
CenITex launches protected Microsoft cloud offering for Vic govt

CenITex launches protected Microsoft cloud offering for Vic govt

Tailors VicCloud Protect service to customers.
Justin Hendry Jul 1 2019 7:00AM Strategy
Qantas runs cloud at scale with platform team of just 12

Qantas runs cloud at scale with platform team of just 12

Leans on everything-as-code to stay slim.
Ry Crozier Jun 28 2019 7:13AM Cloud
Jacobs Creek raises a toast to local AI for liquid returns

Jacobs Creek raises a toast to local AI for liquid returns

With a cloudy bouquet.
Matt Johnston Jun 28 2019 6:58AM Projects
Optus hit with new court case over NBN migration "mistake"

Optus hit with new court case over NBN migration "mistake"

Allegedly tried to force a mass churn event.
Ry Crozier Jun 27 2019 3:44PM Telco/ISP
Govt-wide cloud deal brokered with AWS

Govt-wide cloud deal brokered with AWS

$39m agreement aims to reduce costs, improve access.
Justin Hendry Jun 27 2019 8:56AM Strategy
Special Report: Inside the West’s failed fight against China’s ‘Cloud Hopper’ hackers

Special Report: Inside the West’s failed fight against China’s ‘Cloud Hopper’ hackers

Hacked five times, staff at Ericsson started naming response efforts after different wines.
Jack Stubbs, Joseph Menn and Christopher Bing Jun 27 2019 6:55AM Hardware
How will you manage the cloud data deluge?

How will you manage the cloud data deluge?

Discover the problems Australian companies are having managing cloud data and how you can avoid the same fate.
Jun 26 2019 4:19PM
NBN Co puzzles over what price-sensitive users want

NBN Co puzzles over what price-sensitive users want

Analysis: More than just cheaper prices, apparently.
Ry Crozier Jun 26 2019 1:15PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co connects Parliament House with FTTB

NBN Co connects Parliament House with FTTB

“Fitting” that inhabitants can experience the network.
Ry Crozier Jun 26 2019 12:48PM Telco/ISP

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