--- title: Optus Blog (3) description: Optus blog (3) --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/page/3#main) [![Optus-Logo-Blue-02](https://blog.optusinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Assets/Optus-Logo-Blue-02.png?width=100&height=13&name=Optus-Logo-Blue-02.png)](https://www.optusinc.com/) - Show submenu for COMPANY COMPANY - [WHO WE ARE](https://www.optusinc.com/company/) - [WHAT WE DO](https://www.optusinc.com/solutions-and-services/) - [CAREERS](https://www.optusinc.com/careers/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.optusinc.com/contact-us/) - Show submenu for SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS - [CYBERSECURITY](https://www.optusinc.com/cybersecurity/) - [CLOUD COMMUNICATION AND CS](https://www.optusinc.com/cloud-communications-and-cx/) - [PHYSICAL SECURITY](https://www.optusinc.com/physical-security/) - [CORE CONNECTIVITY](https://www.optusinc.com/core-connectivity/) - Show submenu for SERVICES SERVICES - [MANAGED SERVICES](https://www.optusinc.com/managed-services/) - [NATIONWIDE SERVICE DELIVERY](https://www.optusinc.com/nationwide-service-delivery/) - Show submenu for PARTNERS PARTNERS - [PARTNER WITH OPTUS](https://www.optusinc.com/partners/) - [PORTAL](https://optusinc.my.site.com/s/login/) - Show submenu for INSIGHTS INSIGHTS - [RESOURCES](https://www.optusinc.com/resources/) - [BLOG](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog) - [EQUIPMENT RESOURCES](https://www.optusinc.com/equipment-resources/) - Show submenu for OPTX OPTX - [TECHNOLOGY SUITE](https://info.optusinc.com/optx-technology-suite) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for COMPANY COMPANY - COMPANY - [WHO WE ARE](https://www.optusinc.com/company/) - [WHAT WE DO](https://www.optusinc.com/solutions-and-services/) - [CAREERS](https://www.optusinc.com/careers/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.optusinc.com/contact-us/) - Show submenu for SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS - SOLUTIONS - [CYBERSECURITY](https://www.optusinc.com/cybersecurity/) - [CLOUD COMMUNICATION AND CS](https://www.optusinc.com/cloud-communications-and-cx/) - [PHYSICAL SECURITY](https://www.optusinc.com/physical-security/) - [CORE CONNECTIVITY](https://www.optusinc.com/core-connectivity/) - Show submenu for SERVICES SERVICES - SERVICES - [MANAGED SERVICES](https://www.optusinc.com/managed-services/) - [NATIONWIDE SERVICE DELIVERY](https://www.optusinc.com/nationwide-service-delivery/) - Show submenu for PARTNERS PARTNERS - PARTNERS - [PARTNER WITH OPTUS](https://www.optusinc.com/partners/) - [PORTAL](https://optusinc.my.site.com/s/login/) - Show submenu for INSIGHTS INSIGHTS - INSIGHTS - [RESOURCES](https://www.optusinc.com/resources/) - [BLOG](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog) - [EQUIPMENT RESOURCES](https://www.optusinc.com/equipment-resources/) - Show submenu for OPTX OPTX - OPTX - [TECHNOLOGY SUITE](https://info.optusinc.com/optx-technology-suite) - Search - - - - Search # BLOG Categories - [Cloud](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/cloud) - [Employee Spotlight](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/employee-spotlight) - [Press Release](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/press-release) - [News](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/news) - [Managed Voice](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/managed-voice) - [UCaaS](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/ucaas) - [Solutions & Services](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/solutions-services) - [Security](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/security) - [Service Connectivity](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/service-connectivity) - [Cybersecurity](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/cybersecurity) - [IT solutions](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/it-solutions) - [Leadership](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/leadership) - [AI](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/ai) - [SD-WAN](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/sd-wan) - [VPN](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/tag/vpn) ###### [January 30, 2024, 1:42:00 PM CST • 3 min read ![School Safety Compliance](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/Safety-Compliance-Alyssas-Law.png) Safety Compliance: How to Prioritize Student Safety and Comply with Alyssa’s Law. School safety is a top priority for parents, educators, and policymakers alike. Alyssa's Law legislation has gained traction in several states, including Texas, Tennessee, New Jersey, New York, and Florida – with many others awaiting final adoption, including Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Nebraska, ... Cloud, UCaaS, Security, IT solutions, Solutions & Services By Shane Lerma](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/safety-compliance-how-to-prioritize-student-safety-and-comply-with-alyssas-law) ###### [January 17, 2024, 10:25:59 AM CST • 2 min read ![](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/Rebekah-InternSpotlight.png) Rebekah Person: Intern Spotlight Name: Rebekah Person Employee Spotlight By shedge](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/rebekah-person-intern-spotlight) ###### [December 18, 2023, 1:06:07 PM CST • 2 min read ![](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/Copper-Wire-Dereg.png) The Impact of Copper Wire Deregulation on Businesses: Navigating the Transition to Next-Generation Technologies The telecommunications landscape is rapidly evolving, and one significant change is the deregulation of copper wire-based networks. As telecom carriers in the US decommission their aging copper networks, including plain old telephone services (POTS) lines, businesses are facing the need to adapt to ... Cloud, UCaaS, Managed Voice By user](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/the-impact-of-copper-wire-deregulation-on-businesses-navigating-the-transition-to-next-generation-technologies) ###### [November 7, 2023, 5:00:00 PM CST • 3 min read ![](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/2022%20Blog%20Headers%201100_700-15.jpg) Deploying Telecom Cloud in Six Steps Cloud-based communications systems can be extremely advantageous, but it takes time to get technology implemented and your employees up to speed. In order to seamlessly transition from your current on-premise system to a hosted or cloud communications system, you’ll want to follow these five steps: Cloud, UCaaS, Managed Voice By user](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/deploying-telecom-cloud-in-six-steps) ###### [October 30, 2023, 10:47:10 AM CDT • 2 min read ![](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Halloween-Cybersecurity-Blog-Header-01-3.png) 13 (not-so-unlucky) Cybersecurity Tips Halloween is here, and while you may be busy preparing your costume and stockpiling candy, don’t forget to take some time to protect your digital realm. Cybercrime never takes a holiday, and your online security should never be a trick-or-treat matter. That’s why Shane Lerma, Optus’ Business ... Cloud, UCaaS, Security By user](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/13-not-so-unlucky-cybersecurity-tips) ###### [August 30, 2023, 10:13:00 PM CDT • 1 min read ![](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-Nov-07-2023-09-59-29-8947-PM.png) Linh Phan | Intern Spotlight Name: Linh Phan School: Arkansas State University Major: Graphic Design Department at Optus: Marketing What were your responsibilities during your internship at Optus? As an intern, most of my job was designing visual marketing assets, primarily print documents and website blog headers. Sometimes, ... Employee Spotlight By user](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/linh-phan-intern-spotlight) ###### [July 24, 2023, 9:27:00 PM CDT • 1 min read ![](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BPTW-2023-Press-Release-Header-03.jpg) Optus Wins Arkansas Business’ Best Places to Work for a Second Consecutive Year Optus Wins Arkansas Business’ Best Places to Work for a Second Consecutive Year JONESBORO, Ark. — July 25,2023 — Optus, a national cloud advisory and IT services company, was recently named one of Arkansas Business’ Best Places to Work for the second year in a row—marking the fourth time the ... Press Release By user](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/optus-wins-arkansas-business-best-places-to-work-for-a-second-consecutive-year) ###### [July 10, 2023, 12:30:00 AM CDT • 1 min read ![](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Gunner-Darnell-3-3.png) Optus Awards Scholarship to Gunner Darnell in Honor of Adam Harrington | Press Release JONESBORO, ARKANSAS (July 10, 2023) — Optus, a leading cloud advisory and IT services company, has announced Gunner Darnell as the recipient of the 2023 Optus Family Scholarship in honor of Adam Harrington. Gunner, a recent graduate of Junction City High School in Kansas, has been involved in ... Press Release, News By user](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/optus-awards-scholarship-to-gunner-darnell-in-honor-of-adam-harrington-press-release) ###### [June 19, 2023, 12:31:00 AM CDT • 7 min read ![](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Breaking-Barriers-Unsung-Black-Heroes.jpg) Breaking Barriers: The Unsung Black Heroes of Communications Technology Black innovators have revolutionized the way we communicate today, despite facing systemic barriers. From the invention of Voice over IP (VoIP), touch-tone phones, caller ID, and call waiting, these contributions have changed the face of modern communications. These innovations have not only made ... News By user](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/breaking-barriers-the-unsung-black-heroes-of-communications-technology) ###### [May 26, 2023, 12:40:00 AM CDT • 3 min read ![](https://blog.optusinc.com/hubfs/Employee%20Spotlight_Daniel%20Figgins.png) Daniel Figgins | Employee Spotlight Where did you grow up? The scenic resort town of Cardwell, Missouri. Where did you go to school? Southland C-9 in Cardwell, followed by ANC and A-State Brag about your family. My wife and I were High School sweethearts and have been married for ten years. We have two wonderful boys, Parker (7) and ... Employee Spotlight By user](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/daniel-figgins-employee-spotlight) [Prev](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/page/2) [1](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog) [2](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/page/2) [3](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/page/3) [4](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/page/4) [5](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/page/5) [All](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/page/4) ![Optus-Logo-Blue-02](https://blog.optusinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Assets/Optus-Logo-Blue-02.png?width=120&height=16&name=Optus-Logo-Blue-02.png) - COMPANY - SOLUTIONS - SERVICES - PARTNERS - INSIGHTS - OPTX ©2026 Optus, Inc. All rights reserved.