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Macquarie Telecom & Fortinet launch unified secure network solution

Macquarie Telecom and Fortinet have launched a unified secure networking solution to simplify cybersecurity and meet compliance for Australian businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Wireless Networks

Australian ICT Leader David Skellern Earns 2025 Pearcey Medal

Professor David Skellern wins 2025 Pearcey Medal for pioneering wireless networking; Sam Kroonenburg and Cathy Foley also honoured by Australian ICT industry.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Global Stories

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Unified Communications

CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol

CommScope rebrands as Vistance Networks after selling its cable arm to Amphenol, pledging debt repayment and at least USD $10 a share dividend.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Robotics

Globalstar, Skydio trial private 5G link for drones

Globalstar and Skydio trial Band n53 private 5G for drones, eyeing safer public safety missions and uplink-heavy autonomous operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Unified Communications

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Firewalls

Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Nokia & ALE expand fibre campus networks partnership

Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability

Wi-Fi Quality of Service trials cut latency by 70%, boosting reliability and enabling improved performance for gaming, conferencing, and streaming.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Physical Security

Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Unified Communications

OmniOn Power unveils Pulsar 200 for secure DC power control

OmniOn Power launches Pulsar 200, a modular controller enhancing secure DC power management with smart monitoring and retrofit support for telecom and data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Adyen unveils robust payment terminals for retail & hospitality

Adyen launches durable S1E4 Pro and versatile S1F4 Pro payment terminals, designed to boost efficiency in retail, hospitality, and beauty sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

Virtualisation

Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility

Vectec has launched PIT-CHECK, a diagnostic suite offering executives clear insights and risk assessments to manage complex IT and cyber security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Internet of Things

Wi-Fi IoT chipset spending to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030

Spending on Wi-Fi IoT chipsets is projected to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030, driven by low-power tech and new Wi-Fi standards like 6E and 7.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Unified Communications

Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025