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Optus Business and Wholesale partners with Sophos to protect small businesses
Optus Business and Wholesale today announced it has selected Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, as its main cybersecurity technology partner. “Our goal is to protect the data of small businesses at the points where it is most vulnerable – at the endpoint and through phishing and suspicious URL attacks that target […]
Optus Innovation Hub launches
Innovation Hub launched by Optus.
Slingshot’s new platform to enable startups to collaborate with the biggest businesses
Thursday, 25 May 2017 Source: Slingshot More than two dozen leading businesses including Westpac, Woolworths, Optus, Australia Post, EnergyAustralia, and Lendlease have signed on as founding members of CoVentured, a new platform created by Slingshot to connect corporate Australia with the growing community of Startups and Scaleups. Using strong search and filter functionalities, CoVentured will […]
Optus launches an app marketplace to boost the efficiency small to medium businesses
Optus has launched an online marketplace of cloud software applications for SMBs seeking to improve business efficiency by reducing the burden of time-consuming tasks such as creating invoices, managing expenses and providing access to documents. In addition to offering a suite of business apps and services, Optus Smart Shop includes a 24-hour IT support line […]
Tactile and digital experiences: Annabelle Smith on marrying the two for brand growth
Armed with a box of digital toys, Sydney’s Annabelle Smith is raising social capital for her clients by making it fun for consumers to engage with brands at events and share their experiences online. She is the founder and director of Social Playground, considered the first company in Australia to ‘take the Instagram experience offline’. […]
New Optus software improving data back-up process
The new Optus OfficeApps Backup Suite is improving small business owners peace of mind about after hours data protection, after a recent survey revealed one fifth of companies aren’t regularly backing up critical company data.
Optus details NBN plans for small business
Optus has launched a range of packages designed to give small businesses in the first five mainland release sites affordable access to the National Broadband Network (NBN), with plans beginning at $59 per month.
Optus teams with Australian Open to deliver Wi-Fi
Tennis fans will have access to Wi-Fi during the Australian Open tournament for the first time thanks to Optus, which has invested in expanding its network across the Melbourne Park event site.
Small businesses must embrace digital tools
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Australia are largely unprepared for the digital world and are not using digital tools to keep pace with ever changing and demanding consumer needs, according to research conducted by Optus.
ISPs join forces to stop online piracy
Telstra Bigpond, iiNet, Optus, iPrimus and Internode have banded together in support of scheme designed to combat the growing problem of online copyright infringement by local internet users – both business and consumer.
Optus and FetchTV launch IPTV service
Optus has stepped into the internet TV fray, matching Telstra and Foxtel with the unveiling of its competitively priced IPTV service, Optus MeTV.
Assess the ‘digital readiness’ of your business
Optus will launch an online tool next week to assist small businesses to assess their level of digital readiness, and offer tips for bettering their use of technology to grow and prosper.
Meet the entrepreneur behind IF Telecom
Andrew Branson was a broke British backpacker when he noticed a gap in the Australian telco market and launched IF Telecom. Now 26, he’s successfully competing with the likes of Telstra.
Optus OfficeApps Mobile Security safeguarding against theft
Mobile data theft and viruses can now be easily combated, thanks to the recent launch of Optus OfficeApps Mobile Security which allows business owners and staff to safeguard important personal and business data as well as lock, wipe and reset the password of any device in their business.
Optus joins forces with Qantas Frequent Flyer
Optus has formed an alliance with Qantas Frequent Flyer (QFF) to reward its personal and SMB customers with frequent flyer points.
Gloria Jeans franchise wins accolades
Gloria Jeans has collected two honours in the 2011 Australian Business Awards, being named alongside a number of big businesses recognised for being progressive and innovative.
Optus cloud for SMBs seminar series kicks off
The next free seminar in Optus’ cloud for SMBs roadshow kicks off in Sydney next Tuesday 19 July, with keynote speakers from Google, Optus and Red Balloon to deliver insights about connecting to the cloud.
Online educational roadshow kicks off
Rural and regional SMBs are gearing up for the arrival of an educational road show designed to give them the tools and knowledge to achieve success online.
Are small businesses embracing the cloud?
A quick poll by Dynamicbusiness.com.au found many SMEs are already embracing Google Apps including email, calendar, office applications, instant messaging, collaboration and video conferencing. A new offering from Optus and Google may help more SMEs take advantage of the benefits.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 on sale with Vodafone and Optus from $59/m
The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is now available in Australia, with Vodafone and Optus, but not Telstra selling the mobile phone on plans starting at $59 per month.
Optus takes Vodafone to court over ‘misleading’ infinite plans
Optus is seeking an injunction against Vodafone for misleading advertising surrounding Vodafone’s ‘infinite’ mobile plans aimed at business customers.
Optus mobile network collapses in Sydney
Optus’ mobile network collapsed in Sydney last night, with 3G mobile data services out across the Sydney CBD and 2G services hit in surrounding areas.
Vodafone gives business customers unlimited mobile calls for $45/m
Vodafone has its eyes set on luring away business customers from Telstra’s fixed line phone services with Vodafone Infinite Business plans offering ‘unlimited’ mobile calls and texts from $45/month.
Optus broadband advertising ‘misleading and deceptive’ court finds
Optus engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct when advertising Optus Broadband’s “Thing Bigger” and “Supersonic” internet plans, the Federal Court Sydney has found.