Lendlease, the globally integrated real estate group, and Optus have signed a new multi-year technology partnership.
Lendlease is the sponsor of SGX-listed Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (LREIT) while Optus is the Australian subsidiary of SGX-listed telco Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel).
The latest partnership between both companies comes after Lendlease partnered with Singtel in 2022 to redevelop its Singapore headquarters into a $3 billion work-class sustainable workplace featuring the latest smart building and digital technologies.
This time, the partnership will see Lendlease transitioning its existing mobile and data services to Optus. Optus will also partner with Lendlease to roll out the latter’s property insights tool, Podium Property Insights (PPI), starting with the telco’s new state-of-the-art Adelaide office.
Both parties are also looking out for other opportunities to collaborate.
“This strategic partnership between Lendlease and Optus will create value for both our people, and those who live, work and play in our precincts. The collaboration supports our vision to be a digitally led company, delivering on a mobile-first approach for our people who’ll benefit from the new Optus infrastructure. As the partnership progresses, Optus will utilise our PPI platform to help more effectively optimise its office space,” says Bill Ruh, CEO, Lendlease Digital.
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“Optus is thrilled to partner with Lendlease to deliver a seamless mobile first experience here in Australia. Together, we recognise the value this partnership will deliver for both the Lendlease team as well as the millions of Australians using Lendlease-delivered projects every day. Optus’ reliable and trusted network will enable Lendlease to collaborate and monitor data in real-time, enabling efficient decision-making and streamlined project management. Our deep expertise in networking and data will support Lendlease’ to leverage the benefits of emerging technology,” adds Stuart Pritchard, vice president of enterprise and government at Optus.
