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Watch out: Riverbed is back, complete with an updated partner programme
Network Infrastructure

Watch out: Riverbed is back, complete with an updated partner programme

In the hopes of dominating the market and capitalising on the changing world, Riverbed has refined its strategy and is investing more into partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2016
Fortinet's Partner Program: Accelerate your business
Firewalls

Fortinet's Partner Program: Accelerate your business

Fortinet's robust growth and focus on the channel make its solutions a must-have for businesses, says Ingram Micro.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2016
IoT is now mainstream, remains revenue driver
Internet of Things

IoT is now mainstream, remains revenue driver

The IoT will drive revenue for organisations worldwide, with the technology becoming mainstream, says Verizon.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Citrix revamps partner program, pushes mid-market opportunities
Virtualisation

Citrix revamps partner program, pushes mid-market opportunities

Citrix has revamped its partner program and incentives, including replacing marketing funds with a new fund, as it pushes mid-market sales.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
CompTIA expands education offering for channel
EduTech

CompTIA expands education offering for channel

CompTIA is ramping up its education resources with the launch of online executive certificate courses and new quick start e-learning courses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Brocade acquisition of Ruckus good news for resellers
Network Infrastructure

Brocade acquisition of Ruckus good news for resellers

Brocade will begin integrating its channel eco-system, enablement and programs once its acquisition of Ruckus completes.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Opportunities and challenges for the technology sector as the Second Digital Revolution takes hold
Digital Transformation

Opportunities and challenges for the technology sector as the Second Digital Revolution takes hold

Ovum has recently completed a major research program focusing on the future, specifically a 10-year view on road ahead.

By Steven Hartley • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Ciena names new chief for Australia, NZ
Internet of Things

Ciena names new chief for Australia, NZ

Telecoms equipment firm Ciena has appointed Matt Vesperman as managing director for Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Conversant turns its sights on Sydney
Storage

Conversant turns its sights on Sydney

Conversant eyes expansion in Sydney, targeting businesses at CeBIT Australia with a direct support and growth strategy.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
New HP technologies to protect printers from exploitation
HP

New HP technologies to protect printers from exploitation

HP bolsters printer security with new HP Secure Managed Print Services, launching 15 new models featuring state-of-the-art protection and self-healing tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
LinkedIn opens SG$80 million Singapore data center
Hyperscale

LinkedIn opens SG$80 million Singapore data center

LinkedIn has opened its SG$80 million Singapore data center - its first outside of the United States, aiming to bolster speeds for APAC members.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
On a mission: NEC Australia announces new leadership team
Digital Signage

On a mission: NEC Australia announces new leadership team

NEC Australia ups the ante in ICT, names Mike Barber COO amidst leadership shuffle aiming for industry pinnacle.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
New ANZ boss for Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

New ANZ boss for Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks has appointed a new ANZ boss, with Simon Green taking up the role vacated by Armando Dacal's promotion to a regional role.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Thinxtra Kordia partnership moves IoT from talk to action
Internet of Things

Thinxtra Kordia partnership moves IoT from talk to action

Kordia and Thinxtra partner to bring widespread Internet of Things solutions to New Zealand enterprises and government.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Stott Hoare adds Apple to line-up
Apple

Stott Hoare adds Apple to line-up

Perth's Stott Hoare has joined the line-up of official Apple resellers for products and services after signing a new partnership with the tech giant.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Fujitsu inks $15.3 million Tasmanian emergency system deal
Fujitsu

Fujitsu inks $15.3 million Tasmanian emergency system deal

Fujitsu has inked a $15.3 million deal to provide an computer aided dispatch system in Tasmania, providing a unified system for the state.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Businesses advised to simplify cloud services
Cloud Services

Businesses advised to simplify cloud services

Organisations should simplify their cloud services to avoid unnecessary complexity, says infrastructure services firm Empired.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016