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Agentic AI to redefine channel partners’ business models

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Agentic AI is poised to upend the tech channel, shifting MSPs and resellers from project delivery to outcome-driven autonomous services.
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Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation

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Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.
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KernWi-Fi builds carrier-grade Yaesu IMRS network

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KernWi-Fi deploys Australia’s first carrier-grade Yaesu IMRS backbone, boosting reliability, security and scalability for VK amateur radio.
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HPE boosts retail with Aruba, Mist AIOps & Nonstop

3 days ago
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HPE targets always-on retail with new Aruba switches, Mist AIOps analytics and boosted Nonstop systems for high-pressure transactions.
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

Last week
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
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NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins

Last week
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NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia’s broadband network.
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Boards to demand real-world returns from AI in 2026

Last month
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Boards will pivot AI from hype to hard numbers in 2026, slashing speculative spend and backing smaller models with provable returns.
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Telecoms shift to trusted, outcome-led network automation

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Telecoms pivot from chasing full autonomy to trusted, explainable AI that cuts outages and boosts resilience in critical networks by 2026.
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Telehouse Canada, Megaport boost cloud & AI access

Last month
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Telehouse Canada partners with Megaport to give its data centre customers direct global cloud, AI and cross-border connectivity on demand.
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Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer

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VyOS says the age of the central office is over, pitching a universal software network layer for cloud, remote work and AI-era traffic.
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Service-based IT & agentic AI to reshape 2026 spend

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Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.
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Networking as a financial catalyst: Unlocking true cost efficiency

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AI-native, cloud-first networking is turning enterprise connectivity from a sunk cost into a strategic, measurable driver of financial value.
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Allied Telesis unveils OneConnect for unified cloud management

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Allied Telesis launches OneConnect, a cloud platform with AI-powered automation and unified management for wired and wireless networks.
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HPE expands AI networking with new unified features & hardware

Last month
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HPE expands its AI-native networking portfolio with unified AIOps features and high-performance hardware, enhancing scalability for AI workloads across Aruba and Juniper lines.
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Alcatel-Lucent unveils rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points for outdoors

Last month
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points designed for outdoor use in harsh conditions across industries like manufacturing and defence.
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Itential unveils FlowAI for secure agentic orchestration in IT

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Itential launches FlowAI, enabling secure AI-driven orchestration in enterprise IT, blending intelligent agents with governed automation workflows.
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5 ways to cut IT costs with network digital twins

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Network digital twins offer IT leaders five effective ways to cut rising IT costs by improving visibility, rightsizing networks, and reducing tech debt.
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Gluware Titan brings verified AI automation to enterprise networks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Gluware unveils Titan, an AI validation platform ensuring assured, compliant, and reversible automation for complex enterprise networks.
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D-Link launches 4G LTE industrial modem for remote operations

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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D-Link unveils the DWM-311 4G LTE industrial modem, offering secure, remote connectivity for mission-critical operations with simple plug-and-play setup.
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Channel partners lag behind rising demand for AI networking

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Research reveals only 26% of channel partners offer AI-driven networking, while 74% struggle to meet rising customer demand for such solutions.