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Australian Stories

Network Downtime stories

Australian firms struggle with connectivity failures & security threats

Over half of Australian businesses suffer at least 1-2 hours of weekly downtime due to network failure amid heightened operational costs and security breaches.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Network Downtime stories

Software-as-a-Service

Zyxel adds identity tools to Nebula cloud platform

Identity-led access, faster fault finding and simpler hardware swaps are aimed at reducing workload for overstretched IT teams and MSPs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Unified Communications

Ericsson launches 5G adapter for multi-site networks

Businesses with branch and remote sites could cut outage risk as Ericsson adds 5G and satellite links to its network management tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Unified Communications

Ericsson launches W2255 5G adapter for enterprise WAN

Outages are pushing retailers and manufacturers towards 5G and satellite links as Ericsson adds faster failover and centralised control for branch networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Unified Communications

Indosat traffic jumps 20% on Eid homecoming routes

Network downtime fell as millions of travellers drove a more than 20% rise in mobile data use on Indonesia’s Eid homecoming routes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Disaster Recovery

Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery

Opengear unveils CM8000 and OM1300 to keep enterprise networks reachable during rising outages across branches, data rooms and edge sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks

Infoblox has enhanced its Universal DDI suite with new AI-ready features, boosting network resilience and management for over 200 firms including Fortune 500s.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Network Infrastructure

AI analytics platform promises to boost satellite network reliability

ST Engineering iDirect launches an AI-powered platform to predict and fix satellite network issues, enhancing reliability and cutting operational costs for operators.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Firewalls

Hyve cuts downtime with Opengear smart network management rollout

Hyve Managed Hosting cuts global network downtime and speeds response times by rolling out Opengear's smart out-of-band management across 35 sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Firewalls

Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms

Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet

Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, aiming to provide rapid, secure business internet and enhance FWA for SMEs and remote workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

EduTech

IT decision-makers anticipate growth in data centre investment, study finds

Over 60% of IT decision-makers indicate substantial increases in data centre investment, according to a Telehouse survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Data Loss Prevention

Ransomware attacks doubIe in two years says Akamai Technologies report

Ransomware attacks on global organisations have doubled in the past two years, according to a report by Akamai Technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

Data Loss Prevention

Revealed: The cure to network outage-related downtime

It's estimated the average cost per network outage in the United States alone amounts to US$402,542 – with one in ten major outages costing over $1 million.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020

Paessler

Research highlights the biggest frustrations in Australian IT departments

Over 60% of Australian IT admins are frustrated by unexpected network issues, and 34% feel underappreciated, according to Paessler.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019

Internet of Things

Why the retail industry has misplaced network priorities

Retailers face challenges with network downtime despite prioritizing AI and IoT, according to a study by Cradlepoint at RetailEXPO 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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Network Infrastructure

Structured Cabling Drives AI-Driven Data Centres

AI data centres boost network speeds to 1.6Tb/s, relying on structured cabling for efficient, scalable, and reliable high-density fibre infrastructures.

By Michael Akinla • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Hyperscale

Fluke Networks unveils Versiv kits to boost EMEA data centres

Fluke Networks has launched Versiv Data Centre Kits across EMEA to enhance connectivity and uptime amid rapid data centre growth driven by AI and cloud technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025