Optus stories - Page 4
Optus secures funding to fill mobile coverage black spots
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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With State, Federal and Optus funding, the company is building 83 new sites as part of the Federal Governments Mobile Black Spot Program.
2degrees, Telstra lead the way in NZ and Aus mobile markets
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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2degrees
A new report for data company Tutela has revealed 2degrees provides its users with the best mobile experience, while in Australia, Telstra leads the pack.
A look back at the Cisco Women in IT Awards
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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women in technology
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partners
More than 70 women were nominated for the Cisco Women in IT Awards, celebrating their achievements in the industry.
Optus Business to offer Cisco Meraki managed cloud networking
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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Cisco and Optus Business extend partnership to deliver managed cloud networking support through Cisco's Meraki system.
Optus Business to offer UC platform powered by Cisco
Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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Optus is currently the first and only tier one telco in Australia to deploy the BroadCloud platform as a complete cloud-based solution.
GlobalData: Comms services about to become a utility
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
According to GlobalData, the recent Optus deals with Origin and Sumo mean that communications services are on their way to becoming a utility.
Can Huawei be trusted? One prominent Aussie says yes
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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.
Introducing Spark Cloud Phone, the calling platform you didn’t know you needed
Tue, 15th May 2018
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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.
ANZ companies take five of six Riverbed APJ Partner Awards
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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partner programmes
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awards
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riverbed
ANZ companies dominated the Riverbed APJ Partner Awards, nabbing five out of six accolades for excellent service and innovative business solutions.
Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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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.
Optus Business and Cisco to join forces on Commonwealth games network infrastructure
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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naas
The jointly commissioned network will span the GC2018’s 37 locations, including operational, command and sporting venues.
Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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mssp
Trustwave was previously positioned as a Challenger in the 2017 version of the report, marking its first appearance in the report.
Optus inks deal with NiceInContact to ramp up customer experience
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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data analytics
Optus Business has expanded its long-standing relationship with NICE with the closing of a new, customer experience focused deal.
La Trobe appoints esteemed expert Jill Slaw as Cyber Chair
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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la trobe university
La Trobe has appointed cybersecurity expert Jill Slay as Optus Cyber Chair to lead its virtual facility, enhancing its industry-engaged research and teaching.
Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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wireless networks
Optus reveals its 'historic' 5G rollout plan, set to start by early 2019, promising 15x faster wireless speeds and advancing IoT tech in Australia.
Cisco to develop training programs for Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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australian government
With a $3m investment, Cisco will help to develop solutions to current and emerging skill shortages in cyber technologies.
Optus Business dedicates $3.5m to Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Optus Business has announced that it will invest $3.5 million into Australia’s Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
Queensland: Schneider Electric & Optus help build cyclone resilient data center
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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sdn
The collaboration will build a new, energy-efficient Tier 3 managed data center in Townsville, North Queensland, Australia.
Canberra IT experts showcase skills in Singapore this week
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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optus
Australia's top IT providers and government officials are showcasing ACT's tech sector to Singapore this week.
Optus Satellite & Seven Network - 31 year relationship extended another 4 years
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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spacetech
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seven network
Optus Satellite and Seven Network strengthen ties as their 31-year collaboration is set to soar for another four years.