OPTUS CELEBRATES 14 YEARS OF GIVING December 7, 2009 Jonesboro, AR - Optus, Inc. recently celebrated its 14th annual Parade of Toys toy drive, with a reception on Friday, December 4. Each year, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Optus purchases new toys as Christmas gifts for foster children in Northeast Arkansas. Since this program's inception, Optus has donated more than $46,000 in new toys to ADHS.
Optus sells 100th SV8500 NEC Enterprise Solution November 18, 2009 Jonesboro, AR - Optus, Inc. was recently recognized by its top vendor partner, NEC Unified Solutions, for selling the 100th SV8500 communications server.
"Our sales people have done a fabulous job with NEC products and systems, and it's great to have their efforts recognized by our largest vendor partner," said Mark Duckworth.
Optus Results through the First Three Quarters in 2009 October 22, 2009 Jonesboro, AR - Despite the past year of economic uncertainty, one Northeast Arkansas business has managed to see positive growth each quarter of 2009.
Optus, Inc. has grossed over $24 million in revenue for the first three quarters of 2009, with $8.5 million in the third quarter alone.
OPTUS EMPLOYEES COMPLETE LEADERSHIP CLASS August 20, 2009 Jonesboro, AR - Eight Optus employees recently completed the first Optus Leadership Development Program. The purpose of the 16-month long course was to prepare the future leaders of Optus' organization by providing them with opportunities to build relationships with peers in other departments, familiarize participants with the telecom industry and the role Optus plays, allow participants to generate solutions for current business challenges and provide leadership development training.
Optus Employees Lose More Than 200 Lbs. July 27, 2009 Employees of Optus, Inc. recently completed the first Optus Healthy Lifestyle Challenge competition and lost a total of 205 lbs. combined!
Jonesboro Telecom Comes to Galveston Hospital's Rescue October 6, 2008 While ferocious winds and rain from Hurricane Ike tore through Galveston Island, Texas, on Sept. 12 and 13, wreaking havoc on power and telephone lines, one hospital remained online with the help of an Arkansas telecommunications firm.
When Communication was Vital, Optus was a First Responder November 1, 2007 CenterPointe Behavioral Hospital is a private mental health facility in a pleasant St. Louis suburb. The hospital operates assessment and referral services and a 24-hour toll-free number so that every call for help can be answered immediately
OPTUS, INC. PARTNERS WITH SHORETEL TO BRING BUSINESSES July 13, 2007 Optus and ShoreTel, the specialist in enterprise IP voice systems, today announced they are partnering to bring the benefits of next-generation voice technologies to businesses across the Mid-South.
Inside Optus $36,000 Purse Offered at Optus Sr. Open September 10, 2008 The Second Annual Optus Senior Open brings together 60 professional golfers to compete for a $36,000 purse and the chance to move on to the Professional Golf Association (PGA) tour.
