At a time where the first generation of virtualised IT infrastructures are being prepared for renewal and the shift from virtualisation to private Cloud continues, well-planned risk management has become a critical measure in avoiding vulnerabilities in security, power, data management, and disaster recovery, according to a panel of Australian industry experts.

The disparity between download and upload speeds on mobile broadband services is a tell-tale sign that telco networks are struggling to keep up with demand, according to IDC.

The boom in tablet sales is apparent to just about everyone, so Telsyte's finding that about 10 per cent of the Australian population (2.6 million) are using tablets should come as no surprise.

Optus’ acquisition of Vividwireless Group for $230 million is a good deal considering the capital expenditure that has already been spent on the business, according to communications research firm, Telsyte.

Group buying to become dominant force in online retail

A majority of respondents were happy with the influx of new customer opportunities group buying sites presented

As vendors fight an almighty war with Apple to find relevance in the massive tablet market, there is strong debate as to whether the channel is missing out on a lucrative business opportunity.

ISPs need to think of new ways to keep customers on their networks once the National Broadband Network (NBN) goes live, according to telco analyst firm, Telsyte.