Optus stories - Page 2
Report: Optus' acquisition of Amaysim signals MVNO market decline
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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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.
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.
A look back at the Cisco Women in IT Awards
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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More than 70 women were nominated for the Cisco Women in IT Awards, celebrating their achievements in the industry.
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.
Can Huawei be trusted? One prominent Aussie says yes
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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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.
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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The jointly commissioned network will span the GC2018's 37 locations, including operational, command and sporting venues.
Optus inks deal with NiceInContact to ramp up customer experience
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Optus Business has expanded its long-standing relationship with NICE with the closing of a new, customer experience focused deal.
Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Optus reveals its 'historic' 5G rollout plan, set to start by early 2019, promising 15x faster wireless speeds and advancing IoT tech in Australia.
Queensland: Schneider Electric & Optus help build cyclone resilient data center
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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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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Australia's top IT providers and government officials are showcasing ACT's tech sector to Singapore this week.
Cisco and Optus collaboration to drive AU digital transformation
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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Optus Business and Cisco firmly believe a smart network is fundamental to the business transformation journey.
Optus' wholesale nbn spreads like wildfire across Aussie states
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Optus unveils flexible nbn aggregation models serving 121 POIs in four states, boosting efficiency and reducing latency for wholesale customers.
Optus & Huawei record 'ground-breaking' 5G speed trial
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Optus and Huawei have now successfully completed a 'ground-breaking' 5G trial, which achieved a transmission rate of 35Gbps.
Optus Business scores $20 million wi-fi contract for Vicinity shopping centres
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Optus has announced plans to roll out high-speed public wi-fi for visitors to 81 Australian shopping centres and six corporate sites.
QBE signs on for multimillion dollar deal with Optus
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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QBE Australia partners with Optus in a multimillion-dollar deal for ICT services that will enhance voice, mobile, and data networks across 42 locations.
Optus launches Retail Assist for Australian retailers
Tue, 17th May 2016
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Optus unveils Retail Assist, innovating Aussie retail with seamless POS integration and customer-focused technology.
Optus brings VoLTE to Australia's major cities
Mon, 9th May 2016
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Optus launches VoLTE on its 4G Plus network in Australia, offering high definition voice calls and faster connections.
Optus slashes jobs in transformation for 'sustainable growth'
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Optus is set to cut up to 480 jobs in a bid to reshape the company for sustainable growth amid an increasingly competitive market.