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Why Optus and Cisco are better together 

End-to-end solutions

Optus and Cisco offer a complete solution across connectivity, networking, security, observability, collaboration and managed services. Everything your business needs is supported by one trusted partner. 

Experience and expertise

With over 25 years of collaboration and more than 2,000 joint customers, Optus and Cisco bring deep expertise to every engagement. Optus holds more than 500 Cisco Black Belt certifications and works alongside dedicated Cisco sales and go-to-market specialists. 

Unique offering 

Optus and Cisco continue to invest in a multi-year program to deliver Secure Managed Network Services. Together, they have introduced first-to-market solutions that drive the future of managed services. 

How Optus and Cisco enable secure managed connectivity for business  

Optus and Cisco have come together for over 25 years to provide an end-to-end solution that enables secure managed connectivity and modern working.  

Longstanding recognition and industry awards
  • Recognised as a Cisco Gold Certified Partner since 1998. 
  • 200 certifications, demonstrating comprehensive expertise across Cisco’s entire product suite. 
    • Our partnership has earned multiple prestigious accolades, including: 
    • Global Managed Services Partner of the Year (2021) 
    • APJC Service Provider Partner of the Year (2021) 
    • ANZ Collaboration Partner of the Year (2020) 
    • APJC Technology Excellence Partner of the Year – Collaboration (2020) 
 
Joint innovation and strategic influence  
  • Founding member of the ThousandEyes Partner Advisory Board. 
  • Significant co-investments in innovation, including Secure Managed Network Services for hybrid workforces. 
Partner specialisations 
  • Environmental Sustainability Specialisation 
  • Full-Stack Observability Solution Specialisation 
  • Secure Access Service Edge Solution Specialisation
  • Hybrid Cloud Computing Solution Specialisation 
  • Hybrid Cloud Networking Solution Specialisation  
  • Extended Detection and Response Solution Specialisation 
  • Secure Networking Solution Specialisation 
  • Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialisation  
  • Advanced Enterprise Networks Architecture Specialisation   
  • Advanced Security Architecture Specialisation 
  • Customer Experience Specialisation 
  • Cisco Umbrella for MSSPs Specialisation 
  • Cisco Webex Contact Centre Specialisation
  • Collaboration SaaS Specialisation 
Cisco-powered services and provider designations 
  • Full Stack Observability (FSO) 
  • Managed Firewall 
  • Gold Provider 
  • Catalyst SD-WAN
  • Infrastructure as a Service
  • Managed Business Communications 
  • Managed Unified Contact Centre 
  • Meraki Access, SD-WAN, and Security
  • Cloud Calling 
  • Webex Contact Centre 
 
Partner designations 
  • Cisco Plus Hybrid Cloud Offer 
  • EA 3.0 All Technology Portfolios 
  • MSEA 3.0 - Customer Entitled 
  • Buying Models Commerce Certification 
  • EA Cisco DNA - Switching Wireless Routing 
  • EA Collab - UC TP PC 
  • EA Collab-Flex Plan (Hosted Calling, On-Prem Calling, On-Prem Meetings) 
  • EA Data Centre (ACI, HyperFlex, Cloud) 
  • EA MSP (Cisco DNA Switching Wireless Routing, Security Choice) 
  • EA Meraki 
  • EA Security Choice 
  • Digital Co-Sell 
Other 
  • Security Enterprise Licensing Agreement 1.0 

Stronger security with reduced business risk 

Optus and Cisco help reduce risk with validated architecture and carrier-level integration. End-to-end observability supports faster issue resolution, while advanced security protects, detects and responds to threats across LAN, WLAN, WAN and cloud. 

Seamless integration for faster deployment 

Optus and Cisco make implementation easy through seamless integration of systems, teams and technologies. This reduces complexity and helps businesses deploy quickly with minimal disruption.   

Future-ready solutions that adapt with you 

With a strong track record of first-to-market innovations, Optus and Cisco deliver joint solutions that evolve with your business. This future-focused approach helps you stay ahead of changing needs and technology demands.  

Resources

eBook: How digital is transforming patient engagement
A major Australian university replaced outdated PABX systems with Microsoft Operator Connect, transforming communication for 5,000 users. Optus managed consultancy, analogue gateway integration, and porting 10,000+ PSTN numbers. The result was seamless calling through Microsoft Teams, improved scalability, and a future-ready platform. 
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Whitepaper: A new wave of virtualised healthcare 
A government agency transformed 65 meeting rooms with Microsoft Teams Room devices. Optus provided licensing, security consultancy, policy setup, and administrator training, backed by four years of ongoing support. This upgrade delivered secure, reliable collaboration and modernised communication across metro and regional offices. 
Download now
Whitepaper: Transforming the patient experience
A major Australian university replaced outdated PABX systems with Microsoft Operator Connect, transforming communication for 5,000 users. Optus managed consultancy, analogue gateway integration, and porting 10,000+ PSTN numbers. The result was seamless calling through Microsoft Teams, improved scalability, and a future-ready platform. 
Download now
Whitepaper: A new wave of virtualised healthcare 
A government agency transformed 65 meeting rooms with Microsoft Teams Room devices. Optus provided licensing, security consultancy, policy setup, and administrator training, backed by four years of ongoing support. This upgrade delivered secure, reliable collaboration and modernised communication across metro and regional offices. 
Download now

How to get started  

Discover how Optus and Cisco’s award-winning partnership delivers secure, scalable, and innovative solutions designed to meet your business’s unique challenges. Contact an Optus specialist today. 

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