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Optus notifies customers of cyberattack and potential data compromise
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The company says that it immediately shut down the attack and is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre to mitigate any further risks to customers.
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Telstra to address 5G competition concerns by ACCC
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Telstra to address competition concerns with Optus.
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Nokia and Optus reaches new 5G levels using Samsung
Wed, 11th May 2022
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smartphones
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5g
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technology gifts
Nokia and Optus have achieved the world’s first 3CC Carrier Aggregation 5G SA data call using a commercial Samsung headset in Australia.
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LogRhythm appoints Michael Bovalino as Country Manager
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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compliance
Michael Bovalino named LogRhythm's new Manager for Australia & NZ, eyeing growth in cybersecurity.
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Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary for $200 million and enters 15 year partnership with Optus
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary and secures 15-year partnership, expanding its device insurance services in Australia.
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Optus and Cradlepoint expand partnership to solve 4G and 5G challenges
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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5g
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wireless networks
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lte
Cradlepoint has announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Optus Enterprise to solve connectivity challenges with 4G and 5G cellular solutions.
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Optus partners with Google Cloud to improve customer support capabilities
Sat, 23rd Jan 2021
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crm
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contact centre
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cloud services
The move allows Optus to provide its customers with more personalised experiences and bolster its customised solution offerings, according to the company.
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Report: Optus’ acquisition of Amaysim signals MVNO market decline
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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cios
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telecommunications
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.
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Optus secures funding to fill mobile coverage black spots
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
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network management
With State, Federal and Optus funding, the company is building 83 new sites as part of the Federal Governments Mobile Black Spot Program.
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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.
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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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cios
More than 70 women were nominated for the Cisco Women in IT Awards, celebrating their achievements in the industry.
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Optus Business to offer Cisco Meraki managed cloud networking
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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contact centre
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managed services
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partner programmes
Cisco and Optus Business extend partnership to deliver managed cloud networking support through Cisco's Meraki system.
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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.
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GlobalData: Comms services about to become a utility
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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broadband
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data centre maintenance / management
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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.
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Can Huawei be trusted? One prominent Aussie says yes
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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wireless networks
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huawei
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.
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Introducing Spark Cloud Phone, the calling platform you didn’t know you needed
Tue, 15th May 2018
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cloud services
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uc
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cisco
Cisco & Spark unite for NZ's 1st BroadCloud solution, boosting biz communication with Spark Cloud Phone.
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ANZ companies take five of six Riverbed APJ Partner Awards
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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datacom
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riverbed
AN/Z firms shine at Riverbed Summit, scooping 5 APJ awards.
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Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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telecommunications
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mobile blackspots
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.
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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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network management
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sdn
The jointly commissioned network will span the GC2018’s 37 locations, including operational, command and sporting venues.
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Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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trustwave
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gartner
Trustwave was previously positioned as a Challenger in the 2017 version of the report, marking its first appearance in the report.
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Optus inks deal with NiceInContact to ramp up customer experience
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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bi
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big data
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crm
Optus Business has expanded its long-standing relationship with NICE with the closing of a new, customer experience focused deal.
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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
Prof Jill Slay named La Trobe's Optus Cyber Chair, to spearhead vital cyber research & education initiatives.
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Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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wireless networks
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Optus leapfrogs Telstra, unveiling an early 2019 launch for 5G services in key Australian metros.
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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.