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AAPT launches connection to AWS

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AAPT Joins AWS Partner Network supporting AWS Direct Connect service

Sydney, November 26, 2012 –Australia’s leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, AAPT, today announced its membership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN), as a Technology Partner in Australia, supporting AWS Direct Connect service.

AAPT’s new product - AAPT National AWS Connect - will provide carrier-grade dedicated network connection to enable organisations to connect their on-premise environment to Amazon Web Services from anywhere around the country.

AWS recently launched its new Sydney Region in Australia, providing cloud computing platform powering businesses across all sizes.

“This is a perfect combination. Big data and a big network means great outcomes for Australian businesses,” said AAPT CEO David Yuile.

“AAPT's Extreme Performance Network connecting customers’ on-premise environment to AWS Cloud via the AWS Direct Connect service will provide a faster throughout and a more consistent network experience to make big data an economic reality for Australian companies.”

 

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Louise Di Francesco - M: 0418 617 869 or E: louise.difrancesco@aapt.com.au

About AAPT

AAPT is one of Australia's leading telecommunications infrastructure companies, offering mobile, data, cloud and internet services for business, government and wholesale customers, via its extensive national network.  AAPT is 100% owned by Telecom New Zealand and in the top 100 largest listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange. AAPT is one of only three Australian telecommunications companies to own and operate a national voice and data network and it has one of Australia’s most extensive and highest-quality IP networks.

AAPT is a business telecommunications infrastructure company that strives to deliver extreme performance across every level of the organisation. Its dedicated focus is on creating partnerships with its business customers unmatched by its competitors. For more information, visit www.aapt.com.au.


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