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Australian Edition · 2026

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.

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Recent Network Infrastructure News

efex buys Priority 1 IT to expand Queensland reach
IT services

efex buys Priority 1 IT to expand Queensland reach

efex extends Queensland reach with Priority 1 IT buy, adding Darling Downs healthcare clients and regional technical staff to its growing network.

Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
Cloud Storage

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.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend
Cloud Services

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.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
Government

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.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Virtualplatform extends orchestration for SD-WAN underlay
Software Defined Wide Area Network

Virtualplatform extends orchestration for SD-WAN underlay

Virtualplatform adds SD-WAN underlay orchestration, giving multi-site enterprises unified carrier management and clearer network visibility.

Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Pharmacies urged to modernise retail tech for margins
IT services

Pharmacies urged to modernise retail tech for margins

Canary IT warns pharmacies to modernise integrated retail tech and loyalty tools or risk eroding margins amid rising costs and competition.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Swoop grows revenue 41% & boosts Melbourne fibre plan
Fibre

Swoop grows revenue 41% & boosts Melbourne fibre plan

Swoop lifts first-half revenue 41% to AUD $64.1 million and accelerates a Melbourne fibre build backed by AUD $60 million in contracts.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push
Data Protection

Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push

Zenarmor launches global channel partner drive to deliver distributed SASE, keeping inspection local and partners in operational control.

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

IPTel adopts Highlight to enhance managed services
Cloud Services

IPTel adopts Highlight to enhance managed services

Australian networking provider IPTel rolls out Highlight's observability platform to bolster managed services visibility and executive reporting.

Wed, 25th Feb 2026

PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity
Schools

PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity

PMT Communications expands DAS projects across Australian states to strengthen in-building mobile coverage for critical services.

Tue, 24th Feb 2026

SD-WAN is the SASE foundation enterprises can't ignore
Work from Home

SD-WAN is the SASE foundation enterprises can't ignore

Enterprises rushing to adopt SASE must modernise with SD-WAN first, or risk poor performance, fragmented visibility and weak security.

Wed, 18th Feb 2026

D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach
Wi-Fi

D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach

D-Link Australia appoints Dicker Data as distributor to expand converged security reach via DAS, targeting installers and IT resellers.

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Superloop again named Australia's fastest fixed network
Gaming

Superloop again named Australia's fastest fixed network

Superloop has retained its crown as Australia's fastest fixed network, winning Ookla's Speedtest award for the second half of 2025.

Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025
Partner Awards

Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025

Fortinet crowns Aussie Broadband its Australia Partner of the Year 2025, also naming it Telco Partner of the Year amid wider channel honours.

Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
Job moves

Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice

Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated sectors meet CPS 230-era resilience and third-party risk demands.

Mon, 9th Feb 2026

Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security
Malware

Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security

Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.

Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation
Cloud Services

Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation

Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.

Wed, 14th Jan 2026

SUBCO sets 2026 milestones for SMAP hypercable rollout
Fibre

SUBCO sets 2026 milestones for SMAP hypercable rollout

SUBCO's SMAP hypercable will go live across Australia by May 2026, adding 400Tb capacity and new diverse routes for AI-era data traffic.

Wed, 14th Jan 2026

NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins
EduTech

NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins

NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.

Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Networking as a financial catalyst: Unlocking true cost efficiency
Firewalls

Networking as a financial catalyst: Unlocking true cost efficiency

AI-native, cloud-first networking is turning enterprise connectivity from a sunk cost into a strategic, measurable driver of financial value.

Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Job Moves