Infosys opens security operations centre in Australia following acquisition
AUSTRALIA 05:41

Infosys opens security operations centre in Australia following acquisition

Infosys has launched a dedicated Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) in Australia as part of an expansion of its cybersecurity capabilities across Australia and New Zealand. The facility, located at the company's North Sydney office, is Infosys's first dedicated GSOC in Australia and follows its acquisition of Australian cybersecurity services provider The Missing Link.

Australia'a telecom sector backs budget plan to streamline infrastructure approvals
AUSTRALIA 05:37

Australia'a telecom sector backs budget plan to streamline infrastructure approvals

NBN Co, the Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) and the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) have welcomed the Australian government's plan to amend telecommunications legislation and streamline infrastructure approvals as part of the Federal Budget 2026–27. The measures were outlined in the government's broader productivity package, which includes plans to modernise the Telecommunications Act 1997 and the National Broadband Network Companies Act 2011 in an effort to accelerate a

Telstra-linked Versent and AWS sign five-year AI and cloud partnership
AUSTRALIA 05:35

Telstra-linked Versent and AWS sign five-year AI and cloud partnership

Versent and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a five-year strategic collaboration agreement focused on AI, cloud migration and application modernisation for enterprise and public sector customers, with the partnership also incorporating connectivity capabilities from Telstra. The agreement combines AWS cloud infrastructure and AI services with Versent's delivery and managed services capabilities, alongside Telstra connectivity services intended to support regulated and sovereign workloads in Australia.

TVNZ partners Sky on commercial broadcast access for FIFA World Cup 2026
NEW ZEALAND 12 MEI

TVNZ partners Sky on commercial broadcast access for FIFA World Cup 2026

TVNZ and Sky New Zealand have announced a partnership to provide a commercial broadcast solution for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under the agreement, Sky Sport Venue customers, including bars, restaurants, hotels and motels, will be able to purchase a Sky Venue Pass providing access to a dedicated FIFA World Cup 2026 channel. The channel will broadcast all 104 matches in the tournament. The service will be available exclusively to Sky Venue customers with a Sky Sport subscription and will not be accessible thr

NZ operators call for outcomes-based, technology-neutral rural connectivity policy
NEW ZEALAND 11 MEI

NZ operators call for outcomes-based, technology-neutral rural connectivity policy

A mixed-technology approach to rural connectivity is likely to deliver more cost-effective and resilient outcomes than fibre-only deployment, according to a report commissioned by New Zealand's telecommunications operators. The report, prepared by Flint Global and commissioned by Spark New Zealand, One New Zealand, 2degrees, Fortysouth and Connexa, said that while New Zealand has achieved high levels of broadband coverage, including fibre availability to around 87 percent of households and businesses, the r

Vocus appoints former Zayo executive Nikos Katinakis as CTO
AUSTRALIA 11 MEI

Vocus appoints former Zayo executive Nikos Katinakis as CTO

Australian operator Vocus has appointed Nikos Katinakis as chief technology officer, with the appointment taking effect from 1 July 2026. Katinakis will oversee network operations, security, customer operations and workplace health and safety across the operator. Vocus said he will also lead the development and scaling of its subsea, inter-capital and metropolitan fibre networks, as well as automation initiatives across network operations.

Australia launches new Register or Radiocommunications Licences website
AUSTRALIA 11 MEI

Australia launches new Register or Radiocommunications Licences website

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a new Register of Radiocommunication Licences (RRL) website. The RRL website displays information about radiocommunications and broadcasting licences currently issued. The regulator said it was an important tool for existing and prospective licensees to examine the use and availability of radiofrequency spectrum in Australia. The new RRL website is designed for improved performance and provides users a more streamlined way of searching an

French Polynesia's Vini expands portfolio with cybersecurity services powered by Cyan
FRENCH POLYNESIA 8 MEI

French Polynesia's Vini expands portfolio with cybersecurity services powered by Cyan

French Polynesian operator Vini, part of OPT subsidiary Onati, will integrate cybersecurity services from Cyan into its portfolio, as part of a new collaboration covering both the B2C and B2B market segments. Cyan brings to the partnership its expertise in network‑based cybersecurity and threat intelligence. This will enable Vini to provide its fixed and mobile customers with a range of services offering protection against cyber threats such as phishing and malware.

New Zealand opens investigation into possible PSTN interconnection deregulation
NEW ZEALAND 8 MEI

New Zealand opens investigation into possible PSTN interconnection deregulation

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has opened an investigation into whether Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) interconnection services should be removed from regulated telecommunications services under the Telecommunications Act 2001. The regulator said it had determined there were reasonable grounds to begin the investigation under Schedule 3 of the Act. The review will examine whether PSTN interconnection should be omitted from Schedule 1 of the legislation.

Sky NZ secures exclusive ECB cricket rights through 2030
NEW ZEALAND 7 MEI

Sky NZ secures exclusive ECB cricket rights through 2030

Sky New Zealand has signed a multi-year agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board to broadcast international and domestic cricket played in England and Wales to New Zealand audiences from 2026 to 2030. Under the deal, Sky NZ will hold exclusive New Zealand rights to ECB Home Internationals and domestic competitions, covering both men's and women's matches. The agreement is intended to provide year-round cricket content, particularly during the Southern Hemisphere off-season.

Optus and Ericsson complete 5G SA carrier aggregation trial on live network
AUSTRALIA 7 MEI

Optus and Ericsson complete 5G SA carrier aggregation trial on live network

Optus and Ericsson said they have completed what they described as a world-first trial of 180 MHz spectrum aggregation across 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands using 5G standalone carrier aggregation technology on a live commercial network. The trial combined Optus's mid-band time division duplex spectrum holdings in the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands and used four-component carrier aggregation across 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum. 

ACMA issues further penalties in mobile number fraud crackdown
AUSTRALIA 7 MEI

ACMA issues further penalties in mobile number fraud crackdown

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken enforcement action against two telecommunications providers as part of its compliance programme targeting mobile number porting fraud, with total penalties issued under the regime reaching almost AUD 5 million over the past 18 months. SpinTel was fined AUD 59,400 following an ACMA investigation that found scammers exploited weaknesses in the company's systems to access one-time verification codes used for multi-factor authentication. 

AUSTRALIA 6 MEI

Optus launches small business cybersecurity programme

Optus has launched a national cybersecurity training initiative for small businesses after research indicated low levels of preparedness and a growing exposure to cyber incidents. The operator said its research found that 35 percent of Australian small businesses had experienced a cyberattack, while 60 percent do not have a cyber response plan in place. Only 40 percent of respondents said cybersecurity is a priority, and one in five businesses reported spending no time on cyber risk prevention.

AUSTRALIA 6 MEI

DigiCo to sell Chicago data centre as it shifts capital towards Sydney

Australian company DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has agreed to sell its Chicago data centre asset (CHI1) for USD 750 million as part of a strategy to rebalance its portfolio and fund expansion in Australia, including infrastructure supporting telecom and digital services. The company said the transaction represents a premium of around five percent to the asset's purchase price and is expected to complete in the first quarter of FY27. Proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce debt and redeploy capital into

AUSTRALIA 6 MEI

Foxtel launches Roblox sports platform with AFL, Cricket Australia and Supercars

Australian broadcaster Foxtel Media has launched a new virtual sports platform, Kayo Sports Stadium, on Roblox, aimed at extending fan engagement beyond live broadcasts, including among telecom-connected audiences accessing digital entertainment services. The platform, developed in partnership with Livewire and built by Gamefam, brings together AFL, Cricket Australia and Supercars in a shared virtual environment.

NEW ZEALAND 6 MEI

One NZ foundation funds youth technology hub to support digital inclusion

Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation has announced a NZD 110,000 investment to support a youth-focused technology hub in Invercargill, aimed at improving digital inclusion and engagement among young people. The hub will be located within the Grace Street Project in South Invercargill and will operate under the name One New Zealand Technology Hub for its first two years. The initiative forms part of a broader five-year programme targeting youth exclusion and disadvantage in the Southland region.

AUSTRALIA 5 MEI

CDC signs 555 MW data centre contract, taking total capacity above 1 GW

Australian and New Zealand-based CDC Data Centres has signed a 555 MW data centre contract with an unnamed US-based customer, taking its total contracted capacity to more than 1 GW, according to a statement from owner Infratil. The agreement is described as a 30-year contract, including renewal options of up to 20 years, with capacity to be delivered across CDC campuses currently under development and expected to become operational in FY28 and FY29. 

AUSTRALIA 5 MEI

IOWN Global Forum convenes in Sydney and elects directors

The IOWN Global Forum held its 2026 annual member meeting in Sydney, bringing together more than 250 delegates from over 180 member organisations to discuss the development and deployment of photonics-based digital infrastructure. The forum focused on advancing architectural frameworks, integration approaches and deployment models aimed at moving photonics technologies into operational environments across multiple sectors and vendors.

AUSTRALIA 5 MEI

Australia and Japan agree strategic cyber partnership

Australia and Japan have agreed to establish a new bilateral cybersecurity partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation on cyber threats, critical technologies and regional resilience. The agreement, titled the Australia–Japan Strategic Cyber Partnership, was announced following a meeting in Canberra between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Under the partnership, both countries will work to improve information sharing, strengthen cyber defences and coordinate responses to

AUSTRALIA 5 MEI

Telstra and NBN appointed to Australia's Cyber Incident Review Board

Senior cybersecurity executives from Telstra and NBN Co have been appointed to a newly established Australian Cyber Incident Review Board, as the government moves to strengthen national cyber resilience. The board has been created by the government under the Cyber Security Act 2024 to conduct no-fault reviews of significant cyber security incidents. Its remit is to deliver recommendations aimed at improving how organisations prevent, detect and respond to cyber attacks.

NEW ZEALAND 5 MEI

OVHcloud launches first Asia Pacific Local Zone in Auckland

OVHcloud has launched its first Local Zone in the Asia Pacific region, deploying infrastructure in Auckland, New Zealand, as part of its expansion of edge and sovereign cloud capabilities. The Local Zone is hosted in a facility operated by Datacentre220 and extends OVHcloud's existing network of Local Zones in Europe and the Americas. The deployment is intended to provide lower-latency access and support local data residency requirements for customers in Australia and New Zealand.

AUSTRALIA 5 MEI

NextDC secures AUD 1.8 bln in new senior debt commitments

Australian-based pan-Asian data centre developer and operator NextDC has secured AUD 1.8 billion in credit-approved commitments for new senior debt facilities from a syndicate of domestic and international banks, as the company expands funding capacity to support data centre development and customer demand. The new facilities will increase NextDC's total available senior debt capacity from AUD 6.4 billion to AUD 8.2 billion once financial close is reached. 

AUSTRALIA 5 MEI

Telstra deploys new base station in Tasmania under govt programme

Telstra has deployed a new mobile base station in Kelso, northern Tasmania, as part of the federal government's Mobile Black Spot Program aimed at expanding regional coverage. The new site is intended to improve mobile connectivity and access to emergency services for residents, businesses and travellers in the area. The project was co-funded by Telstra and the Australian government. The Mobile Black Spot Program has supported the rollout of more than 1,400 base stations nationwide, with total investment ex

AUSTRALIA 5 MEI

Swoop appoints interim CFO following departure of Patricia Jones

Australian operator Swoop has appointed an interim chief financial officer following the departure of Patricia Jones from the role. The company said Patricia Jones has stepped down as chief financial officer, with the board acknowledging her contribution during her tenure. John Bird has been appointed interim CFO with immediate effect, as Swoop begins a search for a permanent replacement. The operator said he will work with the board and executive team to maintain operational continuity during the transitio

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