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Patrick Martlew

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Partner Programmes

Tomizone acquires mystery MSP to give revenues a $1 million boost

The company says the acquisition is consistent with their growth strategy of acquiring businesses with complementary offerings.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018

Malware

CrowdStrike detail rise of state-sponsored attacks in new global threat report

CrowdStrike's 2018 Global Threat Report spotlights the rise in state-sponsored cyber attacks, revealing a shift in how adversaries share and repurpose tactics.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018

Sales

Gartner: Global smartphone sales record first ever decline

Global smartphone sales dropped by 5.6% in Q4 2017, marking the first yearly decline since 2004, as per Gartner. Samsung stayed on top despite this shift.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018

Virtualisation

Commvault looks to expand partner alliances with new appointment

Vandeveld will help expand revenue and market share for Commvault and its worldwide network of channel partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018

Internet of Things

Google launches Cloud IoT core, snaps up ANZ-based customer

Google has fully launched its Cloud IoT Core service, securing New Zealand-based Smart Parking as a customer to enhance their smart city platform.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018

Network Infrastructure

Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?

We spoke to Juniper Networks to get their take on the Mandatory Data Breach Laws, and where they see opportunity for channel partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

Partner Programmes

TIBCO taps former CA Technologies talent for ANZ VP role

Based in Sydney, John Kearney will be responsible for strengthening both partner and alliance networks in the region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

Data Analytics

CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018

CompTIA has revealed five key trends that it says are crucial considerations for MSPs looking to exceed in the marketplace.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

IT Automation

Survey: Kaseya says MSPs underestimating GDPR despite focus on security

The seventh annual survey indicates that MSPs are increasingly focusing on security in regards to their value-add approach.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018

Partner Programmes

Tomizone appoint new group MD in Aussie push

The company has appointed Matt Adams to the position, effective immediately, with a goal to grow its Australian presence.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Smart Cities

YOU'RE INVITED: the 2018 Cities 4.0 summit

The 2018 Cities 4.0 Summit, from 20-22 March at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, will showcase cutting-edge smart city innovations with global experts.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Court Case

Second workplace bullying case filed against TechnologyOne

TechnologyOne is embroiled in a second workplace bullying lawsuit, with former employee Ana Monteiro alleging bullying and discrimination by senior executives.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC announces channel program refinements one year since launch

One year since it's introduction, Dell EMC have made some refinements around its partner program designed to enhance profitability.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Partner Programmes

Empired signal NZ election woes with marginal revenue rise

Empired's revenue grew marginally by 2% to AUD $85 million despite a sharp 13% decline in New Zealand due to election-related market disruption.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Partner Programmes

Thomas Duryea Logicalis recruit ex-Juniper talent for 'CSO as-a-service' initiative

The concept will be a core part of TDL's security practice, adding new capabilities to their security lifecycle offering.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report

As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are 'ready to connect' and a total of 7.1 million premises are 'ready for service'.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Platform-as-a-Service

Oracle makes massive investment in autonomous cloud platform services

Oracle is ramping up its autonomous capabilities across its Cloud Platform, aiming for a self-sustaining PaaS with new AI and machine learning integrations.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018