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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
Optus makes the next step in nbn offerings for wholesale partners
Unified Communications

Optus makes the next step in nbn offerings for wholesale partners

Optus Wholesale is continuing its expansion of nbn network offerings for wholesale customers with a raft of new innovations.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Three Australian companies to receive Pega Client Excellence Awards
Health Technologies

Three Australian companies to receive Pega Client Excellence Awards

Three Australian companies to receive Pega Client Excellence Awards for outstanding customer engagement and operational excellence.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
Enterprise competition drags Optus revenue and profit down
Unified Communications

Enterprise competition drags Optus revenue and profit down

Optus has reported revenue and profit drops for the latest financial year as heightened competition in the enterprise market bites.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
Optus Wholesale wrangles new deal with Moose Mobile
Endpoint Protection

Optus Wholesale wrangles new deal with Moose Mobile

Optus Wholesale teams up with Moose Mobile, boosting 4G access and affordable phone plans aimed at the youth market.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Optus Business launches Cyber Education program for Australian students
Cybersecurity

Optus Business launches Cyber Education program for Australian students

Optus Business has launched a new Cyber Education program designed to encourage students to consider a career in cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Motorola Solutions consortium wins $50m mobility deal with Vic Police
Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions consortium wins $50m mobility deal with Vic Police

Motorola has stuck a $50 million deal with Victoria Police for a new managed service mobility solution which includes 10,000 iPads and iPhones.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
Optus takes next step towards 5g movement in Australia
Unified Communications

Optus takes next step towards 5g movement in Australia

Optus launches 4.5G network in Sydney's hi-tech district, with plans to reach over 70% of network in major cities within a year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Optus launches native WiFi calling for Aussie customers on the go
Wireless Networks

Optus launches native WiFi calling for Aussie customers on the go

Optus launches WiFi Calling, allowing customers to make calls, send SMS and MMS, and use voice and messaging services over a WiFi connection.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017

Global Stories

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
BlackBerry ups local software security push with new partners
BlackBerry

BlackBerry ups local software security push with new partners

BlackBerry has signed up three new partners to deliver, deploy and support its AtHoc secure crisis communications software locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Photo gallery: Vodafone, Telstra, Vocus among Broadsoft ANZ achievers
Unified Communications

Photo gallery: Vodafone, Telstra, Vocus among Broadsoft ANZ achievers

Vodafone New Zealand, Telstra and UCaaS provider Access4 are among the winners at Broadsoft's Annual Australasian Achievement Awards.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Cisco and Optus collaboration to drive AU digital transformation
Unified Communications

Cisco and Optus collaboration to drive AU digital transformation

Optus Business and Cisco firmly believe a smart network is fundamental to the business transformation journey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Optus' wholesale nbn spreads like wildfire across Aussie states
Hyperscale

Optus' wholesale nbn spreads like wildfire across Aussie states

Optus unveils flexible nbn aggregation models serving 121 POIs in four states, boosting efficiency and reducing latency for wholesale customers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017