1 August, 2004

Alphawest is pleased to announce the formation of a national business partnership with Optus to deliver innovative communication solutions to the market.

Combining Optus’ strength in networking and communications with Alphawest’s capabilities surrounding Infrastructure, Information Management and Business Continuity, this partnership will offer end-to end solutions, seamless technologies to consolidate existing systems and most importantly a single point of contact for all communication needs.

Alphawest now offers Optus communications services, including: IP based business network services, Internet and satellite services, national, long distance and international telephony, through which we make more possible for our clients.

“Optus is delighted with the focus Alphawest has applied throughout the early stages of our business relationship. throughout the early stages of our business relationship. We are excited that clients of Alphawest will see the value and additional benefits now available through this partnership with Optus, to meet their communication and networking requirements,” said Titus Yong, Marketing Director, Optus Business.

“Alphawest has a strong national team of specialists in the areas of IP Telephony, storage, communications and networking.This agreement  with Optus will further ensure our clients have options to operate more cost effectively and efficiently through the communication solutions we can now offer,” said Garry Henley, CEO Alphawest.

To date, Optus has supported several technology programs with Alphawest and we will continue to work closely throughout the year. Shortly you will see print media surrounding the IP Telephony solutions Alphawest can deliver with Optus and Cisco Systems. Optus is also sponsoring the annual Alphawest Showcase event in Perth on September 7-8 2004.