The Ultimate Guide to Network Infrastructure
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Network Infrastructure.
What to know about Network Infrastructure
Network Infrastructure forms the essential backbone that supports the rapid flow of data and connectivity across modern enterprises and service providers. As businesses embark on digital transformation journeys, the demand for robust, efficient, and scalable network infrastructure has never been more critical to ensure business agility, productivity, and security.
Recent advancements highlight a strong focus on software-defined networking (SDN), software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN), and cloud-based solutions that promise enhanced performance, automation, and cost-efficiency. These technologies are enabling organizations to streamline branch office connectivity, optimize cloud integrations, and improve network visibility and security.
Energy efficiency and sustainability in network operations are gaining momentum, addressing concerns over rising IT energy consumption. Concurrently, emerging trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and intent-based networking are transforming network management, allowing predictive insights, automation, and enhanced user experience.
The proliferation of 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and edge computing are expanding the scope and complexity of network infrastructure, necessitating new approaches to cyber resilience, security, and real-time analytics. The ongoing evolution ensures that network infrastructure remains a dynamic field where technology, strategy, and innovation converge to empower businesses of all sizes.
Explore insightful stories, expert analyses, and case studies to stay informed about the latest network infrastructure developments shaping the future of connectivity and digital business.
Australian Network Infrastructure News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Superloop launches Kay AI assistant for business users
Business partners can now handle quotes, faults and account tasks in one place as Superloop adds an AI assistant to Krypton.
Sodexo expands Ricoh tech rollout across Australia
The wider deployment will help keep printers, video calls and network gear working at remote mine sites and offices across Australia.
Cisco report: AI strains Australian networks as upgrades lag
Budget limits are leaving most Australian firms exposed as AI-driven traffic surges, with just 17% saying their networks are fully ready.
Cloudflare: Non-human traffic may reshape publishing models
Publishers may be pushed towards licensing deals and micro-payments as AI crawlers consume content without sending traffic back.
Optus & Nokia hit 3.5Gbps in 6G trial in Australia
The result could help shape spectrum policy, as the trial showed upper 6GHz can deliver practical coverage and higher capacity for future mobile services.
Devoli appoints Kent Plummer as Australia Channel Manager
The hire gives Australian managed service providers local support as Devoli intensifies its push to win channel business across the Tasman.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Network Infrastructure
Featured News
Reviews
Expert Columns
Translation over technology: The channel's most undervalued skill
Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality
Australia's resilience problem isn't redundancy. It's shared infrastructure
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Completing the 5G journey: Why APAC's 6G ambition depends on what we do next
The Death of the Firewall
Supporting service providers with their global ambitions
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Network Infrastructure News
URSYS & CID Group launch sovereign connectivity pact
Critical infrastructure operators could gain a single managed route for sensitive data as the partners remove reliance on public internet paths.
Superloop launches broadband PriceLock for customers
Households may get relief from broadband bill rises as eligible Superloop users can fix plan prices and speeds for two years for AUD $25.
Affinity MSP tops Australian MSPs in global 2026 ranking
The result underscores the rising importance of dependable connectivity as businesses increasingly outsource support, security and network operations.
Telair marks 20 years as independent Australian telco
Its national network upgrade is aimed at keeping business customers connected as demand for bandwidth and resilience continues to rise.
Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals
Australia's digital economy gains a major boost as a 5,000 km subsea route adds redundancy and capacity across the main capital cities.
Australia's resilience problem isn't redundancy. It's shared infrastructure
Shared fibre routes can leave supposedly redundant links exposed to the same outage, a risk growing as AI workloads demand uninterrupted connectivity.
In AI, control is the real advantage
Australian firms risk losing AI advantage if core models and pricing stay offshore, as sovereign control becomes a resilience and trust issue.
Mercy Health picks HPE to upgrade aged care networks
More than 2,600 residents stand to gain steadier Wi-Fi as the provider replaces ageing systems across over 40 Australian sites.
Omada launches Fusion Gateway in Australia at AUD $349
Small businesses may benefit from a gateway that bundles cloud management and a five-year warranty, with no recurring software fees.
Optus, Ericsson test world-first 5G standalone aggregation
Customers on compatible plans could soon see faster speeds as Optus prepares to widen its standalone 5G capacity across Sydney and Melbourne.
Vocus & Fortinet launch Secure Shield for AI oversight
It aims to curb staff data leaks into public AI tools by giving Australian employers visibility and controls over what workers share.
Vocus launches Pure partner programme after TPG deal
Partners gain access to a wider fibre footprint and revised commissions as Vocus folds TPG’s enterprise assets into its channel strategy.
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.
Subco completes SMAP cable splice on Sydney-Perth link
The 5,000 km route is now moving into final testing, with customers set to gain a new high-capacity backup path between Australia’s major cities.
Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge
Critical infrastructure and cloud operators face harder-to-detect attacks as criminals turn routers, VPN gateways and IoT kit into proxies.
Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
The deal underlines rising demand for bundled cloud security as Australian agencies and businesses face tighter compliance and AI-related data risks.
efex buys Priority 1 IT to expand Queensland reach
The deal gives medical and regional business customers in the Darling Downs access to broader support as efex deepens its Queensland footprint.
Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
Good Drinks taps Macquarie Telecom for new SASE network to curb peak-season outages and bolster cyber security across its national operations.
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.
Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
Specialised AI is set to transform Australian enterprise networks, outgunning generic tools in resilience, reliability and local relevance.
Job Moves
Devoli appoints Kent Plummer as Australia Channel Manager
Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
Luke Clifton joins ATA Board as alliance shifts focus to leaders
Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King to drive sales growth
Orro appoints new CTO & Group Exec to lead transformation
Cyber veteran Eric Pinkerton joins Phronesis Security
Netskope appoints Daniel Fouladi as APAC Sales Manager
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Ninja appoints Brendan Wong as Co-Founder & Chief-Contributor
Fortinet responds to Govt legislation with appointment in Aus
