Optus stories

Optus accelerates 5G rollout in regional Australia
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Optus has launched its 5G network rollout in regional Australia, aiming to boost coverage significantly and complete the nationwide rollout two years ahead of schedule.

Optus fast-tracks 5G rollout in regional Australia
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Optus is fast-tracking its 5G rollout in regional Australia by partnering with TPG Telecom, promising improved connectivity and service for customers.

SentinelOne appoints new VP for Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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SentinelOne has appointed Brad Perriott as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, tasked with boosting the uptake of its cybersecurity platform.

Australia’s Cybersecurity Act races against augmented hacker revolution
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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As cyberattacks rise, Australia's new Cybersecurity Act mandates timely reporting of ransomware payments, urging businesses to bolster their defences.

Optus & NICE upgrade Great Southern Bank call centres
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Optus and NICE have launched a new contact centre system at Great Southern Bank, cutting customer wait times to just 30 seconds for 80% of calls.

Great Southern Bank enhances service with CXone Mpower
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Great Southern Bank is enhancing its customer service automation by deploying NICE's AI-powered CXone Mpower platform, supported by Optus.

Australian telecoms unite against tech-facilitated abuse
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Australian telecom leaders unite to tackle tech-facilitated abuse, reinforcing their commitment during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Customer Science launches AI Accelerator for call centres
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Customer Science Group has launched an AI Accelerator Program, aiming to help contact centres effectively implement AI and enhance customer experiences.

Exclusive: Celonis expands ANZ footprint with bold growth plans
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Celonis is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for growth and partnerships while targeting the broader Asia-Pacific market.

SAP SuccessFactors HR CONNECT 2024: An Exploration of AI and HR Innovation
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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The SAP SuccessFactors HR CONNECT 2024 in Sydney gathered over 500 professionals to explore AI's transformative role in HR and foster innovation across industries.

Vodafone's network expansion to cover 98.4% of Australia
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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The ACCC has greenlit Vodafone's regional network sharing deal, set to expand coverage from 96% to 98.4% of Australians and double its geographical reach by 2025.

Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

Optus teams with Devo for new managed threat monitoring service
Sun, 11th Aug 2024
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Optus, partnering with Devo Technology, launches a new Managed Threat Monitoring Service to bolster cybersecurity for enterprise clients using AI and real-time analytics.

Optus technology enhances rural healthcare with 50% fewer complaints
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Complaints about poor coverage in rural Australia have halved since Catholic Healthcare switched to the Optus network, highlighting technology's role in health and aged care.

Hoyts transforms cinema experience with Optus SD-WAN solution
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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HOYTS Group, in partnership with Optus, has revamped its cinema experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, enhancing operations across 59 locations.

Leap Telecommunications' Matthew Enger wins big at 2024 ACOMM
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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Matthew Enger of Leap Telecommunications has been named Communications Ambassador 2024 at the ACOMM Awards in Sydney.

Act now: AMTA warns Aussies to upgrade before 3G shutdown
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Australians urged to upgrade 3G devices within six weeks as Telstra and Optus prepare to shut down their 3G networks, impacting emergency call capability.

Optus teams up with Cisco to boost network security & protection
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Optus has joined forces with Cisco in a multi-year partnership to enhance network security for Australian businesses, addressing vulnerabilities in hybrid work models.

Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

AMTA launches tool to ensure mobile viability post 3G shutdown
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association unveils Check my Device, a tool helping Australians ensure mobile device support post-3G shutdown for emergency calls.