Why Optus for innovation
We don’t chase shiny things. We build smart, useful technology that solves real problems. We work with Australia’s leading universities, top researchers, bold thinkers, and future-focused businesses to turn ideas into action.
We help organisations get more out of what’s next by building smarter networks and using AI to accelerate decision-making.
Optus FutureNow
FutureNow is a dedicated experience that helps leadership teams turn strategy into action. It combines emerging technology, expert facilitation, and practical workshops to explore challenges, shape ideas, and plan for growth.
La Trobe Digital Innovation Hub
This first-of-its-kind space at La Trobe University brings together Optus, Cisco, and La Trobe to help organisations design, test, and scale new technologies. The Hub features live 5G, a fully equipped Makerspace, and enterprise-grade tools to support projects in AI, AR, and Industry 4.0.
Professor Nico Adams
Optus Chair of Digital Innovation and IoT at James Cook University
Professor Nico Adams is the Optus Chair of Digital Innovation and IoT at James Cook University, where he helps organisations apply digital twins, systems modelling, and IoT to solve complex challenges and strengthen resilience.
Professor Nilmini Wickramasinghe
Optus Chair of Digital Health at La Trobe University
Professor Nilmini Wickramasinghe is the Optus Chair of Digital Health at La Trobe University. She focuses on using digital health tools, including AI and decision support systems, to improve patient care and streamline clinical workflows.
Mamello Thinyane
Optus Chair of Cybersecurity and Data Science at University of South Australia
Dr Mamello Thinyane is the Optus Chair of Cybersecurity and Data Science at the University of South Australia. He applies ethical AI and data science to strengthen cyber resilience and reduce digital inequality.
Article: Australia-based insights: AI’s impact on cyber security
Find out how a new Optus report reveals the ways Australian CISOs are using AI to improve threat detection, speed up decisions, and manage risk while keeping people and compliance at the core of their cyber strategies.
Media release: UniSA and Optus appoint new chair of Cyber Security and Data Science
Dr Mamello Thinyane has been named the Optus Chair of Cybersecurity and Data Science. His work focuses on ethical AI, cyber resilience, and data science to strengthen national capability and support digital inclusion.
Media release: La Trobe University and Optus appoint new Chair in Digital Health
Professor Nilmini Wickramasinghe has been appointed as the inaugural Optus Chair in Digital Health. She will lead research into improving healthcare access through emerging technologies, supporting the Digital Innovation Hub and Optus 5G Lab at La Trobe.
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