imei and Telstra have entered into a five-year agreement focused on delivering technology and connectivity solutions for Australian enterprises and government agencies.
The agreement will see the two companies work together to provide a range of technology services, including 5G connectivity and managed mobility offerings, to organisations across the country. The financial details of the partnership have been described as a multi-million dollar commitment.
Partnership details
This agreement aims to combine Telstra's national network with imei's experience in managed mobility. According to both companies, the collaboration is expected to assist businesses and government agencies by providing streamlined access to secure, scalable technology and digital transformation services.
The services outlined in the agreement cover enterprise and government clients across various sectors, including healthcare, education, logistics, financial services, and public administration. Both imei and Telstra aim to address complex operational requirements and enable productivity improvements through integrated managed service offerings.
The companies have worked together since 2003, when imei first accessed Telstra's networks to deliver its solutions. This new contract reinforces the longstanding nature of their association.
Driving digital transformation
The partnership will focus on supporting customers as they navigate digital transformation, with an emphasis on delivering secure, high-performance connectivity and bespoke solutions tailored to client needs. The agreement is set against the backdrop of ongoing changes in technology adoption and the digital landscape.
Tim Fussell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of imei, commented that the agreement is both significant for the two companies and more broadly for Australian business. Fussell cited the historical relationship between imei and Telstra as an important element supporting the delivery of new services and solutions.
"This partnership represents a pivotal moment not only for imei and Telstra but for the entire Australian business landscape. Telstra has been an important part of our strategy since 2003 when we first entered into an agreement to access Telstra's networks for our solutions. Together, we are set to deliver the next generation of network and technology solutions, helping our customers innovate, grow, and succeed in an increasingly connected world."
Channel partner focus
Telstra's Group Executive for Telstra Business, Amanda Hutton, discussed the company's perspective on extending the alliance with imei through the Telstra Partner Channel. Hutton highlighted imei's standing as a "Platinum+" partner, describing the role imei plays in bringing Telstra's connectivity and managed services offerings to a variety of customers.
"imei is one of Telstra's longest-standing strategic partners within our Telstra Partner Channel and we're delighted to be continuing our partnership for another five years. Their status as a Platinum+ partner signifies the critical role imei plays in our channel partner program, bringing Telstra's leading core connectivity and essential managed services to Enterprise, Government and Mid-Market customers across the country."
The Telstra Partner Channel is designed to enable technology and service partners to jointly commercialise services alongside Telstra, leveraging combined expertise and resources to deliver tailored solutions.
imei provides managed mobility, device lifecycle management and communication solutions to enterprise and government clients, while Telstra offers nationwide telecommunications and technology services.
Under the terms of the agreement, their combined offerings are intended to provide secure, resilient connectivity and support for organisations undergoing technology upgrades or broader digital transformation projects.
Source: https://channellife.com.au/story/imei-telstra-ink-five-year-deal-for-tech-transformation
