Day: December 8, 2021

Do Service Providers Still Matter?

by Gary Barton, posted in Network
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G. Barton

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  • The range and strength of alternative options to traditional telecoms service providers (SPs) are increasing.
  • SPs still offer clear differentiators that make them relevant to modern enterprises.

The launch of Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) Cloud WAN proposition is another move by the public cloud giants into what has traditionally been the domain of telecoms service providers (SPs).  AWS Cloud WAN is in the same category as Microsoft’s Azure WAN suite of services (particularly Azure Virtual WAN) and builds on AWS’ existing Direct Connect and Transit Connect Gateway products – but this time with a proposition that is specifically designed as a WAN solution (rather than purely cloud access), therefore making it more coherent and easier to manage. Continue reading “Do Service Providers Still Matter?” →

Telstra Health’s Potential Could Bolster Telstra’s Edge Ambitions

by Malcolm Rogers, posted in Communicate

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• Telstra Health has set ambitious revenue growth targets for FY2025, hoping to drive growth through developing new connected platforms cutting across the healthcare industry.

• There is opportunity for Telstra to work more closely with its healthcare subsidiary and leverage its edge, security and analytics capabilities to support Telstra Health’s goals and develop vertical solutions.

More than seven years ago Telstra invested in a new line of business as it looked to diversify revenues ahead of the launch of the NBN. This business, Telstra Health, has grown through the years to A$160 million in revenue for FY2021 ended June 30, 2021. This total does not include 2021 revenues from Telstra Health’s acquisition of medical practice management software provider Medical Director, nor its joint-venture (in which Telstra Health controls a majority stake) with medical budgeting and costing software provider Power Health. With recent acquisitions included, Telstra Health made A$250 million in FY2021. However, Telstra has even loftier goals for its health focused subsidiary; as announced at its Telstra Investor Day Part II, Telstra Health is targeting to double its revenue to FY2025, a goal of A$500 million.

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