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Vocus launches Pure partner programme after TPG deal
Network Infrastructure

Vocus launches Pure partner programme after TPG deal

Partners gain access to a wider fibre footprint and revised commissions as Vocus folds TPG’s enterprise assets into its channel strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Swoop boosts team with strategic hires
Human Capital Management

Swoop boosts team with strategic hires

Australian telco Swoop has appointed new senior hires including Samantha Seci as marketing GM and David Michaels as sales & marketing head.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022

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Vocus group stories

Dodo partners with Gentrack for advanced billing system
Unified Communications

Dodo partners with Gentrack for advanced billing system

Vocus Group partners with Gentrack to launch a modern billing system for Dodo Power & Gas, enhancing operational efficiency in the Australian energy sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger
Orcon

ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger

The Commerce Commission is calling for public submissions on the likely competitive effects of the proposed merger between 2degrees and Vocus.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Tesserent announces cybersecurity partnership with Vocus
Partner Programmes

Tesserent announces cybersecurity partnership with Vocus

Tesserent partners with Vocus to address cybersecurity needs, delivering solutions to enterprise clients in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021
Australia prioritises IT hardware manufacturing on the road to digital sovereign resilience
Manufacturing

Australia prioritises IT hardware manufacturing on the road to digital sovereign resilience

Australia's new computer hardware manufacturing facility aims to enhance sovereign resilience in IT infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Vocus, SoftIron to create cloud storage solution Datahub
Malware

Vocus, SoftIron to create cloud storage solution Datahub

Vocus has announced the launch of Datahub, a new cloud storage solution in partnership with open source data storage vendor SoftIron.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
NEXTDC eyes up Darwin, NT, as next data centre pad
Hyperscale

NEXTDC eyes up Darwin, NT, as next data centre pad

NEXTDC has purchased land in Australia's Northern Territory, which is set to be the site of the company's newest data centre.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2021
Vocus announces first international submarine cable connection into Darwin
Unified Communications

Vocus announces first international submarine cable connection into Darwin

Vocus will establish Darwin as Australia's newest entry point for international data connectivity through a new $100m, 1,000km submarine cable connection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2021
Hurricane Electric deploys Point of Presence at Vocus' Auckland data centre
Network Infrastructure

Hurricane Electric deploys Point of Presence at Vocus' Auckland data centre

The PoP is Hurricane Electric's second of its type, complementing an existing connection in Data Centre 220's Auckland facility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2021
Macquarie, Aware Super propose AU$3.5bn acquisition of Vocus Group
Mergers and Acquisitions

Macquarie, Aware Super propose AU$3.5bn acquisition of Vocus Group

Macquarie Group's MIRA and Aware Super have offered A$3.5bn to acquire Vocus Group's Australian and New Zealand arms if approved by shareholders and regulators.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
Sky confirms Vocus as a key service partner for Sky Broadband
Unified Communications

Sky confirms Vocus as a key service partner for Sky Broadband

Sky partners with Vocus New Zealand for the rollout of Sky Broadband, aiming to provide quality products and services to customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
Vocus buys out 'strong' Stuff Fibre business
Fibre

Vocus buys out 'strong' Stuff Fibre business

The deal, which is set to close on 20 May, reflects Vocus' confidence in Stuff Fibre's capabilities, particularly in 'uncertain times'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020

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Kordia appoints Emily Reeve as Executive General Manager of Legal & Risk
Unified Communications

Kordia appoints Emily Reeve as Executive General Manager of Legal & Risk

Emily Reeve steps into the role of Executive General Manager - Legal and Risk at Kordia, utilising her strong legal pedigree and industry experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
2degrees and Vocus merger officially complete, set to bring new offerings to NZ telco market
Unified Communications

2degrees and Vocus merger officially complete, set to bring new offerings to NZ telco market

2degrees and Vocus NZ have completed their merger, promising new offerings for customers and cementing their position as a challenger brand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger
Endpoint Protection

ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to a transaction that would see the merger of the Vocus Group with 2degrees.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022
'Money grabbing, tone deaf' - Vocus, Vodafone, 2degrees slam Chorus over fibre price increases
Chorus

'Money grabbing, tone deaf' - Vocus, Vodafone, 2degrees slam Chorus over fibre price increases

Vocus, Vodafone and 2degrees criticize Chorus for raising wholesale broadband prices amidst a looming economic crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020