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Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

Optus opens 5G standalone fixed wireless access to MVNOs

Optus enables MVNOs to offer dedicated 5G Standalone Fixed Wireless Access, enhancing speed and latency with a new core network, boosting service innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer

Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia's competitive telecom sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Firewalls

Optus launches API Connect with Vonage for secure enterprise APIs

Optus has launched API Connect with Vonage, offering secure, scalable telecom APIs that integrate real-time communications directly via the Optus network.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

Yomojo expands Optus partnership to offer wider telecom suite

Yomojo has extended its partnership with Optus for three years, expanding to offer mobile, fixed wireless, and NBN services across Australia's telecom network.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Customer Experience

Optus offers free AUD $300 AI search to mobile customers

Optus offers new and existing mobile customers a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, an AI search valued at AUD $300, enhancing access to AI tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Unified Communications

Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims

Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Enterprise Resource Planning

Solutions Plus acquires BCPrise to expand into Sydney market

Adelaide's Solutions Plus expands nationally, acquiring Sydney's BCPrise to boost its SME IT services and strengthen its presence in New South Wales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 FE range with AI in Australia

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ in Australia with AI features, from AUD $849, offering enhanced performance and a larger display for productivity and leisure.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Optus accelerates 5G rollout in regional Australia

Optus has launched its 5G network rollout in regional Australia, aiming to boost coverage significantly and complete the nationwide rollout two years ahead of schedule.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Space Technologies

Optus fast-tracks 5G rollout in regional Australia

Optus is fast-tracking its 5G rollout in regional Australia by partnering with TPG Telecom, promising improved connectivity and service for customers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Firewalls

Australia's Cybersecurity Act races against augmented hacker revolution

As cyberattacks rise, Australia's new Cybersecurity Act mandates timely reporting of ransomware payments, urging businesses to bolster their defences.

By Julian Fay • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Great Southern Bank enhances service with CXone Mpower

Great Southern Bank is enhancing its customer service automation by deploying NICE's AI-powered CXone Mpower platform, supported by Optus.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Australian telecoms unite against tech-facilitated abuse

Australian telecom leaders unite to tackle tech-facilitated abuse, reinforcing their commitment during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Customer Science launches AI Accelerator for call centres

Customer Science Group has launched an AI Accelerator Program, aiming to help contact centres effectively implement AI and enhance customer experiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

Human Capital Management

SAP SuccessFactors HR CONNECT 2024: An Exploration of AI and HR Innovation

The SAP SuccessFactors HR CONNECT 2024 in Sydney gathered over 500 professionals to explore AI's transformative role in HR and foster innovation across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024

Customers

Vodafone's network expansion to cover 98.4% of Australia

The ACCC has greenlit Vodafone's regional network sharing deal, set to expand coverage from 96% to 98.4% of Australians and double its geographical reach by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Global Stories

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Cybersecurity

SentinelOne appoints new VP for Australia & New Zealand

SentinelOne has appointed Brad Perriott as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, tasked with boosting the uptake of its cybersecurity platform.

By Imee Dequito • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025