Most businesses depend on reliable internet and telephone connections to run efficiently, but recent events have highlighted the dangers associated with solely relying on one network.
Optus, Australia's largest telecom provider, experienced an outage which left an estimated 400,000 businesses without phone or internet connectivity.
This article will examine the consequences of an outage and underscore its significance, while providing insight into how managed service providers can assist businesses when faced with such disruptions.
Optus Outage: The Impact
Optus' outage was felt throughout Australia by businesses of all types. Payment machines that depend on Internet connectivity became inoperab...
