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NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Commerce Commission

NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go

The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Vocus sees Kiwi revenue soar on back of M2 acquisition
Apple

Vocus sees Kiwi revenue soar on back of M2 acquisition

Vocus has seen Kiwi revenue increase 187% following its merger with M2, which included the CallPlus businesses.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016

Global Stories

Salesforce to play 'key role' in Vocus' new Aussie strategy
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce to play 'key role' in Vocus' new Aussie strategy

Salesforce and Vocus sign multi-million-dollar deal to enhance customer experience for Australia's telecom sector.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Nutanix revamps Vocus Communications' infrastructure
Hyperscale

Nutanix revamps Vocus Communications' infrastructure

Vocus Communications leaps forward, upgrading its tech with Nutanix's cloud platform on Dell EMC hardware, boosting efficiency and cutting costs.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Vocus revenue, profit soar on back of acquisitions
Vocus group

Vocus revenue, profit soar on back of acquisitions

Vocus has seen a massive boost in its revenue and profit for the latest H1 thanks to recent acquisitions and organic growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Vocus inks deal with Alcatel Submarine Networks for the Australia Singapore Cable
Network Infrastructure

Vocus inks deal with Alcatel Submarine Networks for the Australia Singapore Cable

Vocus teams up with Alcatel Submarine Networks to build the 4,600km Australia Singapore Cable, costing USD $170m and finishing by August 2018.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Vocus launches gigabit UFB plans aimed at gamers
Unified Communications

Vocus launches gigabit UFB plans aimed at gamers

First or not, gigabit broadband is fast. It isn't so much a matter of watching characters appear – blink and you'll miss the entire site.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC
Hyperscale

Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC

Vocus Communications' acquisition of NextGen can now proceed, following approval from the Australian competition watchdog.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
What enterprise needs to know about the future of the web
Internet of Things

What enterprise needs to know about the future of the web

The sharing of basic files & the increasing instances in which sharing was required, started to drive the evolution of what the internet would become.

By Luke Mackinnon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016
Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020
Unified Communications

Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020

If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal
Hyperscale

Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal

Vocus bolsters its telecom empire, acquiring NextGen Group's vast fibre assets for a hefty £619m, enhancing national connectivity.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering
Vocus group

Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering

Vocus' Commander business and UCaaS BroadSoft have teamed up to develop an IP key phone replacement product, which they say is an Australian first.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Vocus revenue soars in lead-up to M2 merger
Apple

Vocus revenue soars in lead-up to M2 merger

Vocus Communications has seen its revenue soar 181%, with NPAT up 203% in its last financials prior to the M2 merger.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Vocus revenue, profits soar on back of M2 merger
Vocus group

Vocus revenue, profits soar on back of M2 merger

Vocus profits have soared 461% on the back of its merger with M2 Group earlier this year, in what the company says has been a 'transformational year'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Optus Wholesale signs up Vocus in exclusive deal
Apple

Optus Wholesale signs up Vocus in exclusive deal

Optus Wholesale has extended its long-standing relationship with M2 Group, inking a three year deal with Vocus, which merged with M2 this year.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers
Unified Communications

Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers

Vocus Communications has launched a new product from the M2 product suite, enabling resellers to capitalise on the fast expanding NBN footprint.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business
Unified Communications

Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business

Vocus Communications' Commander business is launching a new assault on the channel, with plans to double its partner base this year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016