Optus stories

Revamp of cyber security measures needed amid rising global threats
5 days ago
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digital transformation
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connectivity
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Organisations must revamp cybersecurity as digital advancements increasingly expose businesses and public services to cyber threats.

Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys
5 days ago
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cryptocurrency
As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.

Logi-Tech & ARIA Cybersecurity unite to defend Australian infrastructure
Last week
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ARIA Cybersecurity and Logi-Tech introduce AZT PROTECT, a novel service aimed at defending Australia's crucial infrastructure from cyber threats.

Telecom firms' 3G phase-out faces security challenges, says Thales report
Last month
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cloud security
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it infrastructure
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cloud storage
Security threats pose significant challenges to the 3G phase-out plans by leading telecom companies in Australia and New Zealand, says Thales.

Australians having hard time paying for telco services
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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telecommunications
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economy
Phone and internet complaints in Australia have decreased by 16.5%, but complaints about mobile services remain high, according to Optus.

Hitachi Vantara crowns 2023 ANZ Partner Award winners
Mon, 4th Sep 2023
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datacom
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Hitachi Vantara has announced the winners of its 2023 ANZ Partner Awards at the company’s regional partner conference held in Canberra last week.

Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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4g technology
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telstra
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telecommunications
With a year remaining to upgrade essential driver safety technology, acting today will safeguard the future well-being of fleet vehicle drivers.

TrafficGuard: ad fraud on track to triple this year
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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optus
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fraud
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medibank
Traffic Guard says Australian businesses must be serious about tackling ad fraud, with the number of attacks predicted to triple this year.

Dubber introduces innovative communication intelligence
Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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consumer
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Dubber launches 'Moments', an AI product designed to revolutionise communication and enhance consumer engagement.

What do you need to do to raise your cyber resilience?
Mon, 29th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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cybersecurity insurance
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security breaches
As technology becomes more complex and sophisticated, so do the threats. This is why organisations are increasingly turning to cyber insurance to manage risk.

Optus and Mastercard extend strategic partnership
Mon, 6th Mar 2023
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partnerships
Optus and Mastercard have extended their strategic partnership in a bid to provide Optus customers with a simple, secure way to prove their identity.

Optus, Medibank – and supply chains flying under the radar
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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Software supply chain attacks are becoming the biggest concern in cyber security, with organisations globally at risk.

Why the employee factor in IT security is vital to protecting your company’s data
Mon, 21st Nov 2022
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Cyber attacks in Australia are accelerating, with the state of the nations cybersecurity coming under greater scrutiny.

Insurance for extra baggage has never been more vital
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Digital baggage is every type of data - block, file and object – that is critical to our business. Every component needs to be portable, instantly accessible.

Making cyber security and data privacy a big issue for small businesses
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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privacy
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Optus and Telstra cyber attacks highlight the threat to Australian small businesses. Awareness and action must be taken to prevent devastating damage.

Optus notifies customers of cyberattack and potential data compromise
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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data breach
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.

Telstra to address 5G competition concerns by ACCC
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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5g
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wireless networks
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Telstra to address competition concerns with Optus.

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.

Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary for $200 million and enters 15 year partnership with Optus
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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telephony
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partnerships
Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary and secures 15-year partnership, expanding its device insurance services in Australia.

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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Cradlepoint has announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Optus Enterprise to solve connectivity challenges with 4G and 5G cellular solutions.

Optus partners with Google Cloud to improve customer support capabilities
Sat, 23rd Jan 2021
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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.

Report: Optus’ acquisition of Amaysim signals MVNO market decline
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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telecommunications
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mvno
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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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
With State, Federal and Optus funding, the company is building 83 new sites as part of the Federal Governments Mobile Black Spot Program.

2degrees, Telstra lead the way in NZ and Aus mobile markets
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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telstra
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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.