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Optus Wholesale signs up Vocus in exclusive deal

Optus Wholesale has extended its long-standing relationship with M2 Group, inking a three year deal with Vocus, which merged with M2 this year.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

Unified Communications

Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers

Vocus Communications has launched a new product from the M2 product suite, enabling resellers to capitalise on the fast expanding NBN footprint.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016

Unified Communications

Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business

Vocus Communications' Commander business is launching a new assault on the channel, with plans to double its partner base this year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016

Apple

M2 unveils Commander high speed offering on Vocus network

M2 has announced the first of its new offerings on the Vocus network, launching the Commander ultra-fast internet service for Australia's East Coast.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015

Apple

M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger

M2 Group has recorded solid revenue and NPAT increases for FY2015, as the company gears up to merge with Vocus Communications.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015

NSW Technology Entrepreneur awards

NSW Technology Entrepreneur of the Year winners named

Canva's Melanie Perkins is the big winner in this years NSW Technology Entrepreneur of the Year awards, which also saw Vocus' James Spenceley winning.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2015

Global Stories

Vocus Group stories

Unified Communications

Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020

If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016

Hyperscale

Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal

Vocus bolsters its telecom empire, acquiring NextGen Group's vast fibre assets for a hefty £619m, enhancing national connectivity.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016

Vocus Group

Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering

Vocus' Commander business and UCaaS BroadSoft have teamed up to develop an IP key phone replacement product, which they say is an Australian first.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016

Apple

Vocus revenue soars in lead-up to M2 merger

Vocus Communications has seen its revenue soar 181%, with NPAT up 203% in its last financials prior to the M2 merger.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Apple

Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval

The proposed merger of Vocus and M2 has moved a step closer with M2 shareholders voting in favour of the deal, but court approval is still required.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016

Fintech

Optimizer HQ subsidiaries' debts likely to top $11 million

Claims against two Optimizer HQ subsidiaries are likely to hit $11.3 million, with liquidators reviewing the sale of business assets pre-liquidation.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015

Apple

Vocus and M2 enter trading halt pending court decision

Vocus and M2 have gone into a trading halt on the ASX as the companies await the outcome of a court hearing on the Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

Apple

NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger

The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015

Apple

ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2 Group, saying there is limited business overlap and the deal will consolidate a 4th player.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015

Apple

Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?

Ovum has dubbed the proposed merger of Vocus and M2 as 'a welcome addition of scale for both companies', noting we are now in 'consolidation endgame'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015