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Cisco launches new network automation portfolio for service providers
IT Automation

Cisco launches new network automation portfolio for service providers

The tech giant says the new release will help improve how global service providers run their large-scale networks.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Telstra, Qualcomm and Ericsson achieve record-breaking 4G speeds
Unified Communications

Telstra, Qualcomm and Ericsson achieve record-breaking 4G speeds

Telstra, Ericsson, NETGEAR and Qualcomm announced they have achieved record-breaking 4G speeds of up to two Gigabits per second.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product
Unified Communications

NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product

NBN's 'Enterprise Ethernet' product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Telstra launches 5G innovation centre
Unified Communications

Telstra launches 5G innovation centre

Telstra opened a 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast where it will test next-generation mobile technologies in Australia.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Telstra invests in two new subsea cable projects
Network Infrastructure

Telstra invests in two new subsea cable projects

Telstra to invest in two new subsea cables connecting Hong Kong and the US, increasing capacity and providing lower latency routes.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Telstra transmission network in Melbourne runs at break-neck speeds
Ericsson

Telstra transmission network in Melbourne runs at break-neck speeds

Telstra, Ericsson, and Ciena achieve record-breaking speeds of 400Gbps over Telstra's transmission network in Melbourne.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
Telstra deploys narrowband technology in IoT network
Endpoint Protection

Telstra deploys narrowband technology in IoT network

The telecommunications giant says it is one of the first in the world to deploy both narrowband and Cat M1 IoT technologies.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
Digital disruption is nothing new, but the pace is quickening
Digital Transformation

Digital disruption is nothing new, but the pace is quickening

Digital disruption is accelerating, transforming how companies innovate and compete. Established firms must adopt rapid, start-up-like agility to stay relevant.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
Telstra moves further into hybrid cloud space via VMtech buyout
Hybrid Cloud

Telstra moves further into hybrid cloud space via VMtech buyout

Telstra has strengthened its enterprise cloud business after acquiring Sydney-based managed service provider VMtech.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Canberra Data Centres, NextDC, Datacom...Frost & Sullivan names Australia's top companies
Unified Communications

Canberra Data Centres, NextDC, Datacom...Frost & Sullivan names Australia's top companies

One of the big winners of the night was Metronode, who was named Australia's Data Center Service Provider of The Year.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Who is ToooAir? The Aussie company developing push-to-talk radios for the digital age
Network Infrastructure

Who is ToooAir? The Aussie company developing push-to-talk radios for the digital age

ToooAir's Push-to-Talk over Cellular technology products are modern versions of the classic radio transceivers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
New Aussie Azure data center set to power public sector digital transformation
Public Cloud

New Aussie Azure data center set to power public sector digital transformation

Global eSignature company, DocuSign, is set to open a Microsoft Azure data center in Australia to meet government requirements for handling sensitive data.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Telstra to cut jobs across Australia as work goes offshore
Unified Communications

Telstra to cut jobs across Australia as work goes offshore

Australia's Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has confirmed Telstra plans to cut over 100 jobs, sending the work overseas.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Phishing

Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity

Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Telstra takes on shifting market and comes out on top
Telstra

Telstra takes on shifting market and comes out on top

Telstra reports increased subscriber numbers and progress on strategic investment program in its half-year results for 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Telstra facing potential legal action over DCB services withdrawal
Marketing

Telstra facing potential legal action over DCB services withdrawal

Sydney-based digital marketing provider Impelus says the decision to axe Direct Content Billing will have a 'material impact' on their revenues.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer
Unified Communications

NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer

NBN Co has appointed Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer for business, taking over from the retiring John Simon; Karina Keisler also set to depart.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
NBN Co rolls out channel pilot program – ICT heavyweights on board
Unified Communications

NBN Co rolls out channel pilot program – ICT heavyweights on board

A number of industry stalwarts are on board for the much anticipated channel program including Cisco, Westcon Comstor, Telstra and Vocus.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017