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Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics
Hybrid Cloud

Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics

Exabeam names Chris Hartley to lead UKI and Nordics as it deepens regional focus and pushes AI-driven security operations across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Netos & Nebula launch global FinOps push for networks
Firewalls

Netos & Nebula launch global FinOps push for networks

Netos picks Nebula as its first global services partner to scale FinOps-style network spend management for channel-led enterprise roll-outs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
SonicWall receives 5-Star Award in 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide
Firewalls

SonicWall receives 5-Star Award in 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide

SonicWall earns a 5-Star rating in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide, spotlighting its focus on partner success and security outcomes.

By Jordan Riddles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
NCS named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year
Firewalls

NCS named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year

NCS has been named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year, leading a slate of regional award winners unveiled in Bangkok for FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Nord Security, Wavelink in ANZ MSP distribution pact
Firewalls

Nord Security, Wavelink in ANZ MSP distribution pact

Nord Security taps Wavelink to distribute its business security suite to MSPs and resellers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Climb, Sophos seal exclusive Irish cybersecurity deal
Firewalls

Climb, Sophos seal exclusive Irish cybersecurity deal

Climb secures exclusive Irish distribution of Sophos Threat Profile and full suite, targeting rising AI-driven cybersecurity demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Kinetic IT named ServiceNow Asia Pacific Rising Star
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT named ServiceNow Asia Pacific Rising Star

Kinetic IT has been named ServiceNow's 2026 Asia Pacific Consulting & Implementation Rising Star Partner, after recently attaining Elite status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Yubico unveils YubiNation Partners identity channel push
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico unveils YubiNation Partners identity channel push

Yubico launches YubiNation partner tiers and expanded training to boost phishing-resistant identity security amid rising breach costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties
Firewalls

Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties

Exclusive Networks deepens its UK and Ireland portfolio by adding Extreme's AI-driven cloud networking platform to its cybersecurity-focused line-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Four Sage executives named to 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list
Digital Transformation

Four Sage executives named to 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list

Sage sees four senior leaders named 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs as it leans on partners to drive AI-led growth for SMB finance and HR.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Pure Storage unveils new top partner tier & services push
Storage

Pure Storage unveils new top partner tier & services push

Pure Storage launches an Ambassador partner tier and boosts services focus, aiming to deepen channel skills in AI, cyber resilience and cloud.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Channel ecosystem stories

Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network
Digital Transformation

Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network

Australian partners now have wider access to Samsung rugged phones and tablets, with Ingram Micro extending reach into government and frontline sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego
Digital Transformation

GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego

Attendees can now book a place at San Diego's ChannelCon 2026, where GTIA will launch a new AI awards programme and offer free member entry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith growth remit
Hybrid Cloud

Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith growth remit

Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith's remit to lead marketing and vendor alliances, unifying partner strategy to drive channel growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders
Partner Programmes

GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders

GTIA names 2026 North America Spotlight Award winners, honouring IT channel leaders driving community, cybersecurity and diversity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy
Firewalls

Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy

Terra Security appoints Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy to steer partner-led growth and define its AI-native offensive security push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Tech Data & NetApp unveil AI Test Drive hub in India
Manufacturing

Tech Data & NetApp unveil AI Test Drive hub in India

Tech Data and NetApp open an AI Test Drive hub in India, giving partners ready-made infrastructure to trial and scale real-world projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
11:11 Systems names winners of 2025 UK, Europe awards
Disaster Recovery

11:11 Systems names winners of 2025 UK, Europe awards

11:11 Systems names Softcat, Colo insight, Creative ITC and Interstellar among winners in new 2025 UK and Europe partner awards scheme.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026