Optus to follow SingTel into global cloud alliance

The Global Connect network, launched by virtualisation vendor VMware last week, targeted multinational enterprises by providing globally consistent infrastructure-as-a-service offerings.

Last October, Optus Business’ acting general manager Rob Parcell flagged the emergence of more varied cloud service offerings as the as-a-service market matured.

Cloud computing platform

Competitor Telstra last year revealed plans to introduce a cloud computing platform, code-named ‘Silver Lining’, in partnership with Accenture.

A VMware spokesman said Telstra was working towards getting certified as a vCloud Datacenter Services provider – a prerequisite for the Global Connect network.

Spokesman for Melbourne IT

A spokesman for Melbourne IT, which as well used VMware innovation in its vCloud express service, said it was "all in all in negotiations with VMware" about becoming a vCloud Datacenter Services provider.