ChannelLife Australia - Industry insider news for technology resellers
Australia

Australian Stories

Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary for $200 million and enters 15 year partnership with Optus
Partner Programmes

Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary for $200 million and enters 15 year partnership with Optus

Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary and secures 15-year partnership, expanding its device insurance services in Australia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
Optus Business to offer Cisco Meraki managed cloud networking
Unified Communications

Optus Business to offer Cisco Meraki managed cloud networking

Cisco and Optus Business extend partnership to deliver managed cloud networking support through Cisco's Meraki system.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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

Global Stories

LogRhythm appoints Michael Bovalino as Country Manager
Semiconductors

LogRhythm appoints Michael Bovalino as Country Manager

LogRhythm appoints industry veteran Michael Bovalino as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost customer growth and security solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Optus and Cradlepoint expand partnership to solve 4G and 5G challenges
Unified Communications

Optus and Cradlepoint expand partnership to solve 4G and 5G challenges

Cradlepoint has announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Optus Enterprise to solve connectivity challenges with 4G and 5G cellular solutions.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Optus partners with Google Cloud to improve customer support capabilities
Customer Relationship Management

Optus partners with Google Cloud to improve customer support capabilities

The move allows Optus to provide its customers with more personalised experiences and bolster its customised solution offerings, according to the company.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Jan 2021
Report: Optus' acquisition of Amaysim signals MVNO market decline
Unified Communications

Report: Optus' acquisition of Amaysim signals MVNO market decline

The MVNO market was previously expected to continue to grow – but the forecast now is that the market share will decline from 15% to 6% by 2023.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Optus secures funding to fill mobile coverage black spots
Network Infrastructure

Optus secures funding to fill mobile coverage black spots

With State, Federal and Optus funding, the company is building 83 new sites as part of the Federal Governments Mobile Black Spot Program.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
2degrees, Telstra lead the way in NZ and Aus mobile markets
Telstra

2degrees, Telstra lead the way in NZ and Aus mobile markets

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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