Spectrum stories
SUBCO sets 2026 milestones for SMAP hypercable rollout
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
SUBCO's SMAP hypercable will go live across Australia by May 2026, adding 400Tb capacity and new diverse routes for AI-era data traffic.
Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
Optus accelerates 5G rollout in regional Australia
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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uc
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spacetech
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connectivity
Optus has launched its 5G network rollout in regional Australia, aiming to boost coverage significantly and complete the nationwide rollout two years ahead of schedule.
Qualys appoints Sam Salehi as Managing Director for ANZ region
Tue, 14th May 2024
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Qualys appoints Sam Salehi as new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his 18 years of expertise to drive growth and enhance customer value in the region.
Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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physical security
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cloud services
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acquire
Jersey Telecom's acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.
Extreme Networks releases industry-first Wi-Fi offering
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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extreme networks
Extreme Networks has unveiled the Extreme AP5050, the industry's first Wi-Fi 6E Outdoor Access Point (AP), designed for a range of locations.
Telstra to address 5G competition concerns by ACCC
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Telstra to address competition concerns with Optus.
NVIDIA releases Spectrum-4, an Ethernet platform built for AI
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
NVIDIA has announced NVIDIA Spectrum-4, enabling the networking performance and security needed for data center infrastructure at scale.
Operators must secure spectrum to revive 5G rollouts in 2020 - report
Fri, 15th May 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered 5G rollouts, especially in APAC, due to delayed spectrum allocations, a GlobalData report reveals. Regulators urged to act.
Teaching remotely in a COVID-19 world
Fri, 8th May 2020
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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early education
The principles of blended learning means that meaningful learning can take place at home, and allow the students and teachers to interact and collaborate.
TPG revenue, profit soars on back of iiNet acquisition
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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uc
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spectrum
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broadband
TPG's revenue has soared 88% on the back of its acquisition of iiNet, with the telco also reporting a bumper revenue increase.
Orcon, Compass and CallPlus strike alliance
Tue, 25th May 2010
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uc
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chorus
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orcon
Orcon, CallPlus, and Compass team up to enhance unbundled services across New Zealand, allowing customers broader access to each other's networks.