Optus stories - Page 2

Optus announces "historic" 5G rollout plan
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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The company says it has been working towards the delivery of 5G technology since 2016.

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.

Optus Business dedicates $3.5m to Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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australian government
Optus Business has announced that it will invest $3.5 million into Australia’s Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

Queensland: Schneider Electric & Optus help build cyclone resilient data center
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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network management
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The collaboration will build a new, energy-efficient Tier 3 managed data center in Townsville, North Queensland, Australia.

Optus Satellite & Seven Network - 31 year relationship extended another 4 years
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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seven network
The capacity requirements of the contract have been expanded from 18MHz to 27MHz.

Optus makes the next step in nbn offerings for wholesale partners
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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Optus Wholesale is continuing its expansion of nbn network offerings for wholesale customers with a raft of new innovations.

Photo gallery: Vodafone, Telstra, Vocus among Broadsoft ANZ achievers
Mon, 29th May 2017
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Vodafone New Zealand, Telstra and UCaaS provider Access4 are among the winners at Broadsoft's Annual Australasian Achievement Awards.

Three Australian companies to receive Pega Client Excellence Awards
Fri, 26th May 2017
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“In an increasingly competitive and dynamic world, organisations need the ability to change at the speed of innovation."

Enterprise competition drags Optus revenue and profit down
Fri, 19th May 2017
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Optus has reported revenue and profit drops for the latest financial year as heightened competition in the enterprise market bites.

Optus Wholesale wrangles new deal with Moose Mobile
Fri, 5th May 2017
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moose mobile
“By providing access to a SIM at the point-of-sale, Moose will be able to convert a once-off handset sale into a long standing customer.”

Motorola Solutions consortium wins $50m mobility deal with Vic Police
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Motorola has stuck a $50 million deal with Victoria Police for a new managed service mobility solution which includes 10,000 iPads and iPhones.

Optus takes next step towards 5g movement in Australia
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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“It is an important enabler for 5G and we are excited to be able to deliver this new initiative to our customers at Macquarie Park."

Optus launches native WiFi calling for Aussie customers on the go
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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“When Wi-Fi Calling is switched on, the device automatically detects and seamlessly switches to an available Wi-Fi connection."

Optus' wholesale nbn spreads like wildfire across Aussie states
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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The company sees 'significant opportunity' in the wholesale nbn segment.

Optus secures $60 million to extend mobile networks in rural Australia
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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mobile networking
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connectivity
Optus is planning to build 114 new mobile sites across Australia as part of the Federal Government's Mobile Black Spots Program.

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 Wholesale & 2SG Wholesale target transport logistics, mining sectors
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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partnerships
Optus Wholesale has signed on with 2SG Wholesale to launch new M2M, IoT and GPS tools for resellers in the transport logistics and mining sectors.

Optus brings VoLTE to Australia's major cities
Mon, 9th May 2016
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“We’ve been testing VoLTE for the best customer experience and we’re excited Optus customers will start to see the benefits of this technology."

Optus Wholesale signs up Vocus in exclusive deal
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Optus Wholesale has extended its long-standing relationship with M2 Group, inking a three year deal with Vocus, which merged with M2 this year.

Optus slashes jobs in transformation for 'sustainable growth'
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Optus is restructuring for 'sustainable growth' with up to 480 jobs expected to be cut.

Optus to give free Wi-Fi to Uber passengers
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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“Uber has fundamentally changed the way we think about getting from A to B, and for us this is an opportunity to create a truly connected experience."

Optus cuts 290 Aussie jobs
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Australian telco Optus is cutting 290 jobs from its marketing, IT, networks and sales departments as it tries to fight a downward spiral within the company.