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Interview: assessing the fundamentals of a world-class data centre
Network Infrastructure

Interview: assessing the fundamentals of a world-class data centre

We sat down with Polaris' Adam Gibson to learn about where data centres need to be delivering value for clients.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Hills dumps Salesforce in favour of Microsoft for its CRM and ERP
Customer Relationship Management

Hills dumps Salesforce in favour of Microsoft for its CRM and ERP

The distributor says the move reflects the company's progression into the next phase of its digital transformation.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Mimecast launches new global reseller program, announces new channel appointments
Partner Programmes

Mimecast launches new global reseller program, announces new channel appointments

Mimecast says the new program will offer more rewards in an effort to increase opportunities for resellers to attract new clients.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Interview: Cisco on where the opportunity lies for intent-based networking
Network Infrastructure

Interview: Cisco on where the opportunity lies for intent-based networking

Cisco talks about how the role of partners and networking personnel is set to experience a shift as a result of intent-based networking.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
AWS recognises five local partners at 2018 ANZ partner awards
Hyperscale

AWS recognises five local partners at 2018 ANZ partner awards

The awards recognise partners who are playing a key role in helping customers remediate technical debt and drive innovation.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
NBN expands FTTC plan, relaunches HFC services
Unified Communications

NBN expands FTTC plan, relaunches HFC services

NBN is set to expand its Fibre-to-the-Curb services to an additional 440,000 premises and will resume HFC services, aiming to connect 1.5 million homes by 2020.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Gartner: global IT spending to experience highest growth since 2007
Hyperscale

Gartner: global IT spending to experience highest growth since 2007

Locally, Australian tech spending is forecast to grow 2.3% to reach A$84.5 billion in 2018, with NZ to reach NZ$12 billion.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses
Unified Communications

Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses

Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share
Unified Communications

8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share

Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Hills signs three new vendors to bolster AV portfolio
Hills

Hills signs three new vendors to bolster AV portfolio

The company says the addition of the three vendors will strengthen its position as a complete solution provider for the AV market.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Gartner: worldwide device shipments to return to growth in 2018
Sales

Gartner: worldwide device shipments to return to growth in 2018

Growth in end-user device spending is set to drive an overall bump in the total market for 2018, the analyst says.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million
Social Media

Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million

Dawson will be joining the Gather Online's board of directors as chairman, working at the company's Sydney-based headquarters.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
MuleSoft seriously beef up local channel presence with 6 new hires
Microsoft

MuleSoft seriously beef up local channel presence with 6 new hires

The six new employees will be tasked with growing MuleSoft's partner ecosystem and deepen existing partner engagements.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Okta makes 2 new APAC channel appointments in regional push
Identity and Access Management

Okta makes 2 new APAC channel appointments in regional push

Scott Monro has been appointed as the company's channel manager for Asia while Matt Paull will lead the ANZ channel team.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Nexon Asia Pacific acquires fellow sydney-based MSP Cavalry
Edge Computing

Nexon Asia Pacific acquires fellow sydney-based MSP Cavalry

The acquisition serves to bolster Nexon's service offering, specifically in hosted desktops, hybrid cloud consulting and managed services.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
Hitachi Vantara ANZ channels leader exits as the company prepares for partner program changes
Storage

Hitachi Vantara ANZ channels leader exits as the company prepares for partner program changes

The company says it regrets that the business changes they have made impacted Teagues position, who left at the end of March.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Ingram Micro Australia adds RPost email security to cloud marketplace
Email Security

Ingram Micro Australia adds RPost email security to cloud marketplace

Ingram Micro Australia will be offering RPost's email security, compliance, and productivity services to Australian channel partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
NBN CEO Bill Morrow to step down before the end of the year
Unified Communications

NBN CEO Bill Morrow to step down before the end of the year

NBN CEO Bill Morrow will step down by year-end after leading the organisation for nearly five years, saying it's the right time to move on.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018