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Representative complaints update

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Published: 13 December 2023

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Published: 13 December 2023
The OAIC has received multiple representative complaints following the major data breaches.
As at the date of publication, the Australian Information Commissioner (
AIC) has accepted two representative complaints; one against Medibank Private Limited in respect of its October 2022 data breach, the other against Singtel Optus Pty Limited in respect of its September 2022 data breach.

What is a representative complaint?

To make a valid representative complaint the requirements of sections 36 and 38 of the Privacy Act must be met.
This means that information gathered in the Medibank Commissioner-initiated investigation will be used for the purposes of the Medibank representative complaint.
Similarly, information gathered in the Optus CII will be used for the purposes of the Optus representative complaint.

Current court proceedings in respect of the representative complaints

Singtel Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Enabling 5G Technology, Tech Innovation, and Market-leading Position

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Frost & Sullivan researched the 5G platform and enterprise industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) with the 2023 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Enabling Technology Leadership, Technology Innovation Leadership, and Company of the Year Awards. The company is a leading APAC 5G enterprise service provider and is Singapore's largest telecommunications company by subscriptions, and thus, it has a strong brand identity with an immense following among government agencies and enterprises of all sizes. The company has 52 enterprise offices in 18 countries worldwide, and more than 65% of its net profit derived from operations outside of Singapore. With 5G, Singtel provides enterprises with new capabilities e.g., real time visibility and mission critical, to bring new monetization value-addition opportunities with quality of service (QOS) and by enabling intelligence and automation.

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With 5G, Singtel provides enterprises with new capabilities e.g., real time visibility and mission critical, to bring new monetization value-addition opportunities with quality of service (QOS) and by enabling intelligence and automation.
Singtel's 5G network technology improves latency, optimizes performance, and increases productivity for enhanced business profitability.
The Singtel Paragon platform enables better E2E infrastructure visibility, performance assurance, and risk mitigation to better serve the enterprise segment.
Singtel brings together a pool of capabilities that enterprises can readily leverage and clearly lead the 5G space regionally.

Singtel Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Enabling 5G Technology, Tech Innovation, and Market-leading Position

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Paragon, SAN, Internet of things, Telecommunications, Intelligence, Automation, ICT, Internet, QOS, Frost, Government, Management, Singtel

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Frost & Sullivan researched the 5G platform and enterprise industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) with the 2023 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Enabling Technology Leadership, Technology Innovation Leadership, and Company of the Year Awards. The company is a leading APAC 5G enterprise service provider and is Singapore's largest telecommunications company by subscriptions, and thus, it has a strong brand identity with an immense following among government agencies and enterprises of all sizes. The company has 52 enterprise offices in 18 countries worldwide, and more than 65% of its net profit derived from operations outside of Singapore. With 5G, Singtel provides enterprises with new capabilities e.g., real time visibility and mission critical, to bring new monetization value-addition opportunities with quality of service (QOS) and by enabling intelligence and automation.

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With 5G, Singtel provides enterprises with new capabilities e.g., real time visibility and mission critical, to bring new monetization value-addition opportunities with quality of service (QOS) and by enabling intelligence and automation.
Singtel's 5G network technology improves latency, optimizes performance, and increases productivity for enhanced business profitability.
The Singtel Paragon platform enables better E2E infrastructure visibility, performance assurance, and risk mitigation to better serve the enterprise segment.
Singtel brings together a pool of capabilities that enterprises can readily leverage and clearly lead the 5G space regionally.

Southeast Asia 5G Growth Opportunities: 5G Monetization Solutions for the Enterprise and Consumer Segments

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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DUBLIN, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "5G Growth Opportunities in Southeast Asian Countries" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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DUBLIN, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "5G Growth Opportunities in Southeast Asian Countries" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
5G revenue will remain driven by 5G connectivity, the main contributing factor during this period.
On the enterprise side, mobile operators have started to prioritize growth, with some markets (Singapore and Thailand) more advanced than others.
Although 5G revenue registered CAGR growth overall, in some markets, like the Philippines and Indonesia, 5G faces adoption challenges that impact further investment.

KKR to Invest $400 Million in Leading Neutral Subsea Telecommunications Cable Services Provider OMS Group

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Monday, October 30, 2023

KKR, a leading global investment firm, and the parent company of OMS Group (or the “Company”), a leading telecom infrastructure company and provider of subsea cable services, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which KKR will commit $400 million in a tailored solution for OMS Group.

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KKR, a leading global investment firm, and the parent company of OMS Group (or the “Company”), a leading telecom infrastructure company and provider of subsea cable services, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which KKR will commit $400 million in a tailored solution for OMS Group.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231029552367/en/
Founded in 1988, OMS Group is a neutral provider of integrated solutions for subsea telecommunications cable services, including installation and maintenance projects.
KKR’s investment positions OMS Group well to accelerate its growth, including through expanding its fleet size and capabilities and investing in cable landing stations and subsea cable routes to serve global fast-growing cross-border data transmission trends and the demand for comprehensive subsea cable services.
We look forward to sharing our global network and infrastructure expertise to take OMS Group to its next stage of growth.”
Datuk Soon Foo Lim, OMS Group’s Chairman, said, “OMS Group and KKR share the same vision and appreciation of the critical data infrastructure OMS Group builds and maintain for its clients.

Aarav Solutions Welcomes Sriram Ramakrishnan as New Chief Technology Officer to Steer Through the 'New Normal'

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aarav Solutions, a specialized IT consulting and product engineering services firm, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sriram Ramakrishnan as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aarav Solutions, a specialized IT consulting and product engineering services firm, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sriram Ramakrishnan as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
He will drive organizational transformation, spearhead R&D, and develop strategic partnerships to keep Aarav Solutions at the forefront of industry innovation."
Sriram expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "Technology is the cornerstone of our business, but the incredible talent pool at Aarav Solutions truly sets us apart.
Sriram brings an extensive portfolio of experience, spanning over 25 years in the IT sector, specializing in Communications, Media, and Technology.

Aarav Solutions Welcomes Sriram Ramakrishnan as New Chief Technology Officer to Steer Through the 'New Normal'

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Internet of things, Smart city, Rama, CPQ, Synthetic media, Singtel, Generative, Ericsson, Salesforce, Headless, Arav, Management, Media, Communication

ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aarav Solutions, a specialized IT consulting and product engineering services firm, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sriram Ramakrishnan as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aarav Solutions, a specialized IT consulting and product engineering services firm, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sriram Ramakrishnan as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Raj Darji, CEO of Aarav Solutions, elaborated, "The current business environment is compelling companies to accomplish more with fewer resources.
He will drive organizational transformation, spearhead R&D, and develop strategic partnerships to keep Aarav Solutions at the forefront of industry innovation."
Sriram expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "Technology is the cornerstone of our business, but the incredible talent pool at Aarav Solutions truly sets us apart.

Flexxon welcomes distinguished industry veteran Ravi Agarwal to its advisory board

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardware cybersecurity solutions pioneer Flexxon (the "Company") today announced the appointment of ex-Intel and Microsoft executive Mr Ravi Agarwal to its advisory board. An industry veteran with over three decades of experience, Mr Agarwal will lend his extensive expertise to the Company's strategic growth and innovation strategy across its markets of operation.

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Mr Agarwal joins the cybersecurity company's illustrious advisory board, alongside BG Rami Efrati, Ted Tan, Professor Annie Koh, and Henry J. Sienkiewicz
SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardware cybersecurity solutions pioneer Flexxon (the "Company") today announced the appointment of ex-Intel and Microsoft executive Mr Ravi Agarwal to its advisory board.
An industry veteran with over three decades of experience, Mr Agarwal will lend his extensive expertise to the Company's strategic growth and innovation strategy across its markets of operation.
Commenting on his appointment to the board, Mr Agarwal said, "I am delighted to accept this role and bring Flexxon and its innovative cybersecurity solutions to the fore of our industry's development.
Ms Camellia Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexxon, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Ravi to our distinguished advisory board, an invaluable sounding board and source of insight as we take the company to new heights across the globe.

SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom to Jointly Develop Telco-specific LLM

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, "SKT") and Deutsche Telekom today announced that they signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly develop a telco-specific LLM that enables global telecommunication companies (telcos) to develop generative AI models easily and quickly.

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, "SKT") and Deutsche Telekom today announced that they signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly develop a telco-specific LLM that enables global telecommunication companies (telcos) to develop generative AI models easily and quickly.
SKT and Deutsche Telekom plan to collaborate with AI companies such as Anthropic (Claude 2) and Meta (Llama2) to co-develop a multilingual – i.e, German, English, Korean, etc.
To this end, SKT and Deutsche Telekom plan to jointly develop AI platform technologies that telcos can use to create generative AI services to reduce both development time and cost.
This will elevate our generative AI tools," says Claudia Nemat, Member of the Board of Management for Technology and Innovation at Deutsche Telekom.

Prophecy Secures $35M Series B Funding to Scale its Self-Service Data Transformation Platform

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Prophecy , the leading self-service data transformation platform, today announced its Series B funding round, securing an impressive $35M, led by Insight Partners and SignalFire with J.P. Morgan as a major investor.

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Prophecy , the leading self-service data transformation platform, today announced its Series B funding round, securing an impressive $35M, led by Insight Partners and SignalFire with J.P. Morgan as a major investor.
Raj Bains, the CEO and founder of Prophecy, shared his enthusiasm, stating,“With thousands of users across Fortune 500 organizations, Prophecy has unequivocally proven the demand for a complete, enterprise-grade data transformation platform over the fragmented modern data stack.
Second, the visual interface produces high-quality code, enabling data teams to run with best software practices to ship trusted data.
“Their self-service data transformation platform unlocks value from the lakehouse more quickly, making our investment in their Series B a natural next step for our relationship.