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Anthony Caruana
Interview Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.

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Steranka intel

Intel Security working with channel to deliver 'complete solutions'

Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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endpoint protection
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data analytics
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siem
The threat landscape it undergoing massive shifts. Intel Security outlines its views on the market - and the role partners will play for the company.
Mo emerson

Emerson appoints new channel head, launches new program and adds distie

Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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distribution central
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emerson network power
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distributors
Emerson Network Power energises ANZ channel with Mo Kandeel at the helm, launching an innovative program and a new distributor.
Iam

The key to security helping the business: Identity

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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identity governance
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rsa security
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devs
Managing security around identities, access and the governance to systems is critical to maintaining secure systems.
Kevin van gils ca

CA channel boss is leading a steady revolution

Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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devops
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apm
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software development
CA Technologies new channel boss says incremental change is delivering benefits - for CA Technologies and its partners.
Shoretel

ShoreTel boosts product range on back of double-digit growth

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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uc
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shoretel
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nfp
Amidst robust growth, ShoreTel expands its product line and targets local government and non-profits, with The Salvation Army already on board.
Graeme burt netsuite

NetSuite's new channel manager focuses on 'micro-verticals' and time to value

Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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oracle
A focus on partners and industry-based solutions is the name of the game for NetSuite's new channel manager Graeme Burt.
Darrin edkinsa

Still massive opportunities in cloud according to Nutanix

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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converged infrastructure
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iaas
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nutanix
Nutanix, an Australian company, is gaining a strong customer base in Australia and New Zealand with its IT-as-a-service offering.
Three paths

SAP's three-pronged channel strategy offers lots of opportunities

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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partner programmes
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sap
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partners
SAP revolutionises its partner ecosystem, embracing diverse models for market agility and expansive growth in APJ.
Scott meddings veritas

Steady as she goes for Veritas channel in the face of Symantec split

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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storage
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data analytics
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partner programmes
As Symantec and Veritas part ways, Veritas assures stability and growth in its channel despite the split, with fresh strategies ahead.
Building blocks new direction

Cloud-based ERP offers big opportunities says Oracle

Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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iaas
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hcm
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erp
Oracle is moving towards a service orientation for its ERP products, with a focus on cloud-based offerings and channel partnerships.
Analytics

Splunk seeing market swing, expanding ecosystem

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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siem
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martech
Splunk shifts gears as a third of its business now thrives on security analytics, redefining their market role.
Pos

Colette picks NetSuite to support business expansion

Fri, 8th May 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Aussie retailer Colette gears up for global growth with NetSuite's cloud solutions, overhauling POS and financial systems.
Netsuite

NetSuite founder delivers enhanced mobile apps

Thu, 7th May 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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fintech
NetSuite's Evan Goldberg unveils powerful mobile upgrades, ushering in mobile-first disruption era with enhanced Android app and Apple Watch support.
Mark arman polycom

Polycom launches new partner program in US, ANZ coming in 2016

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
With a focus on the 'workplace of the future' Mark Amran says Polycom's goal in Australia is all about enabling that strategy through its channel.
Emerson logo

Emerson Network Power bolsters data centre and power teams

Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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jobs
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emerson network power
​Emerson Network Power, has appointed Mark Deguara as director of Data Centre Solutions. Based in Sydney, Deguara will report to Robert Linsdell.
Samsung tv

Samsung announces new TVs and sound systems

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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tv
Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced the local pricing and availability for its 2015 home entertainment range of products.
Business strategy

Belkin launches new products, leveraging new brand strategy

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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smb
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belkin
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branding
Following their acquisition of Linksys from Cisco and the establishment of WeMo, Belkin is targeting home automation and home and SMB networks.
Partners

Barracuda boosts worldwide partner program

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks channel program has been given a boost with the promise of accelerated profitability for existing and new partners.
Microsoft csp program

Microsoft announces new 2-Tier CSP partners, Ingram and Rhipe

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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rhipe
Microsoft's Cloud Solution Partner program is only a year old but Microsoft is already tweaking the program in response to what they're hearing.
Phil coates

New products from Brocade usher in the SDN era

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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management
Brocade's 'hyper-edged vision' means new opportunities in the channel for hardware sales and ongoing consulting services for resellers and integrators.