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Ip.Glass modernises Baiada Poultry's network with Fortinet

The poultry producer can now segment systems during a cyber incident, helping cut the risk of costly outages across its supply chain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Gaming

NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend

NBN Co and Nokia hit 230 Gbps on existing FTTP in a world-first trial, showing multiple optical technologies can share the same fibre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Firewalls

Abbotsleigh boosts AV & learning with new Fabric Connect network

Abbotsleigh school in Sydney upgrades to Extreme Networks' Fabric Connect, boosting AV, digital learning, and network management efficiency across campus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Network Infrastructure

Optus CEO apologises after four people died during network outage

A telecom outage in Australia caused four deaths after emergency calls failed, prompting urgent review of network protocols and oversight amid upgrades.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

Global Stories

Network upgrade stories

Unified Communications

KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand

Taiwanese customers are set to get faster broadband in demand hotspots as KBRO uses Harmonic’s system to avoid duplicating network infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Vodafone Germany taps Aurora, HUBER+SUHNER for cable upgrade

Vodafone Germany chooses Aurora and HUBER+SUHNER to roll out DAA and virtual CMTS tech, boosting cable speeds and cutting headend power.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Preparing campus and branch networks for AI demand

AI is exposing the limits of aging campus and branch networks, pushing enterprises and MSPs towards unified, cloud-managed, secure platforms.

By Dimitri Polydorou • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Firewalls

Gluware Titan brings verified AI automation to enterprise networks

Gluware unveils Titan, an AI validation platform ensuring assured, compliant, and reversible automation for complex enterprise networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Unified Communications

Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities

Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

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Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX revenue rises as US exchanges gain ground

Its US exchanges now rank first or second in their markets, as North American capacity jumped 40% and revenue edged up 3.3%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

DE-CIX upgrades New York metro network across Hudson

The overhaul improves redundancy for customers linking New York and New Jersey as demand rises for higher-capacity, lower-latency traffic routes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines

More than 3m UK homes have switched to digital landlines as BT warns those ignoring the rollout risk disruption before analogue ends in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026

Network Infrastructure

Virgin Media O2 rolls out free 5G+ upgrade across UK

Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Nexfibre buys Substantial in GBP £2 billion fibre deal

Nexfibre to buy Substantial in GBP £2 billion deal, creating UK's largest alternative fibre platform with 8 million premises by 2027.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Network Infrastructure

One NZ begins phased 3G shutdown, starting Dunedin

One NZ is beginning a phased shutdown of its 3G network in Dunedin from tomorrow, reallocating spectrum to boost 4G and 5G services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026

Network Infrastructure

Home Bargains upgrades UK store networks to support expansion

Home Bargains is upgrading network and payment systems in over 650 UK stores with Evolve to boost resilience and support plans for 1,000 outlets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Network Infrastructure

São Paulo Subway upgrades safety with digital radio system

São Paulo Subway upgrades to Motorola Solutions' P25 digital radio, boosting safety and efficiency for three million daily passengers across key lines.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025