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GlobalData: Comms services about to become a utility
Unified Communications

GlobalData: Comms services about to become a utility

According to GlobalData, the recent Optus deals with Origin and Sumo mean that communications services are on their way to becoming a utility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
La Trobe appoints esteemed expert Jill Slaw as Cyber Chair
EduTech

La Trobe appoints esteemed expert Jill Slaw as Cyber Chair

La Trobe has appointed cybersecurity expert Jill Slay as Optus Cyber Chair to lead its virtual facility, enhancing its industry-engaged research and teaching.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Cisco to develop training programs for Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Cisco

Cisco to develop training programs for Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

With a $3m investment, Cisco will help to develop solutions to current and emerging skill shortages in cyber technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Optus Business dedicates $3.5m to Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
EduTech

Optus Business dedicates $3.5m to Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

Optus Business has announced that it will invest $3.5 million into Australia's Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Optus Satellite & Seven Network - 31 year relationship extended another 4 years
Space Technologies

Optus Satellite & Seven Network - 31 year relationship extended another 4 years

Optus Satellite and Seven Network strengthen ties as their 31-year collaboration is set to soar for another four years.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Optus Business & Canberra Data Centres score major cloud contract for Federal Govt
Private Cloud

Optus Business & Canberra Data Centres score major cloud contract for Federal Govt

Optus Business and Canberra Data Centres have scored a contract with numerous Federal Government agencies to deliver a Federal private cloud network.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017

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A look back at the Cisco Women in IT Awards
Optus

A look back at the Cisco Women in IT Awards

More than 70 women were nominated for the Cisco Women in IT Awards, celebrating their achievements in the industry.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
Optus Business to offer UC platform powered by Cisco
Unified Communications

Optus Business to offer UC platform powered by Cisco

Optus is currently the first and only tier one telco in Australia to deploy the BroadCloud platform as a complete cloud-based solution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2019
Can Huawei be trusted? One prominent Aussie says yes
Unified Communications

Can Huawei be trusted? One prominent Aussie says yes

Former Australian Rear Admiral John Lord says we need to trust in Chinese tech. Specifically, that Huawei plays a major role in our digital future.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Introducing Spark Cloud Phone, the calling platform you didn't know you needed
Unified Communications

Introducing Spark Cloud Phone, the calling platform you didn't know you needed

Cisco's Broadsoft partners with Spark to launch Spark Cloud Phone in New Zealand, offering SMBs a robust suite of cloud-based unified communications services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
ANZ companies take five of six Riverbed APJ Partner Awards
Partner Programmes

ANZ companies take five of six Riverbed APJ Partner Awards

ANZ companies dominated the Riverbed APJ Partner Awards, nabbing five out of six accolades for excellent service and innovative business solutions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites
Unified Communications

Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites

The project will cost $7.8 million to build. $5.5 million of this is Federal funding, while the other $2.3 million comes from Optus.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Optus Business and Cisco to join forces on Commonwealth games network infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

Optus Business and Cisco to join forces on Commonwealth games network infrastructure

The jointly commissioned network will span the GC2018's 37 locations, including operational, command and sporting venues.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services
Trustwave

Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services

Trustwave was previously positioned as a Challenger in the 2017 version of the report, marking its first appearance in the report.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Optus inks deal with NiceInContact to ramp up customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

Optus inks deal with NiceInContact to ramp up customer experience

Optus Business has expanded its long-standing relationship with NICE with the closing of a new, customer experience focused deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan
Unified Communications

Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan

Optus reveals its 'historic' 5G rollout plan, set to start by early 2019, promising 15x faster wireless speeds and advancing IoT tech in Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Queensland: Schneider Electric & Optus help build cyclone resilient data center
Network Infrastructure

Queensland: Schneider Electric & Optus help build cyclone resilient data center

The collaboration will build a new, energy-efficient Tier 3 managed data center in Townsville, North Queensland, Australia.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
Canberra IT experts showcase skills in Singapore this week
Hyperscale

Canberra IT experts showcase skills in Singapore this week

Australia's top IT providers and government officials are showcasing ACT's tech sector to Singapore this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017