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Tech Data tips AI, security & services to fuel APAC
Firewalls

Tech Data tips AI, security & services to fuel APAC

Tech Data tips AI, cybersecurity and services as key drivers of Asia Pacific's channel growth through 2026, despite mounting skills shortages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience
DevOps

Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific

Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Cloudera celebrates AI innovation & partnerships at EVOLVE25
Data Analytics

Cloudera celebrates AI innovation & partnerships at EVOLVE25

Cloudera's EVOLVE25 in Singapore celebrates AI innovation, recognising 24 finalists in its Data Impact Awards and fostering industry collaboration on AI challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
Partner Programmes

Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base

Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Infoblox expands in NZ with senior appointments, new suite
Cybersecurity

Infoblox expands in NZ with senior appointments, new suite

Infoblox has strengthened its New Zealand team by appointing two senior executives to meet rising demand for its cloud networking and security services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
AI & cybersecurity lead trends in APJ technology report
Data Analytics

AI & cybersecurity lead trends in APJ technology report

Tech Data's 2024 APJ Direction of Technology Ecosystem Report reveals rising AI demand, cybersecurity focus, and crucial talent gaps across the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Tech Data unveils StreamOne platform enhancements
Software-as-a-Service

Tech Data unveils StreamOne platform enhancements

Tech Data has enhanced its StreamOne cloud platform with new features to improve customer experience and support partner growth across Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Tech Data launches 'Destination AI' in APJ for AI enablement
Partner Programmes

Tech Data launches 'Destination AI' in APJ for AI enablement

Tech Data has launched Destination AI in APJ, providing comprehensive resources, training, and support to help partners navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Tech Data acquires Orca Technology to boost IT security in ANZ
Hyperscale

Tech Data acquires Orca Technology to boost IT security in ANZ

Tech Data, a part of TD SYNNEX, has acquired Orca Technology, an IT security distributor in ANZ. The move boosts Tech Data's IT security arsenal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Tech Data & SAS enter global agreement to boost analytics capabilities
Unified Communications

Tech Data & SAS enter global agreement to boost analytics capabilities

Tech Data partners with leading analytics firm SAS, enhancing global analytics capabilities and reaching new Asia Pacific markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Tech Data expands strategic partnership with AvePoint
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands strategic partnership with AvePoint

Tech Data is expanding the scope of its strategic partnership with AvePoint to provide Microsoft 365 data management products in Asia Pacific and Japan.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023
Tech Data, Cloudera partnership to address data in motion gaps
Partner Programmes

Tech Data, Cloudera partnership to address data in motion gaps

Tech Data strengthens partnership with Cloudera in Asia Pacific and Japan to enable enterprises to leverage real-time insights and manage data lifecycles.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2023
Tech Data to use Pluribus Networks' cloud solutions in APAC
DataCentre infrastructure

Tech Data to use Pluribus Networks' cloud solutions in APAC

Tech Data partners with Pluribus Networks to accelerate digital transformation in APAC data centers, with $94bn investments predicted by 2027.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022

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Tech Data to distribute Equinix solutions in Singapore & Hong Kong
Software-as-a-Service

Tech Data to distribute Equinix solutions in Singapore & Hong Kong

Tech Data forms a strategic partnership with Equinix, becoming the first distributor of Equinix solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong to deliver robust hybrid multi-cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Tech Data uncovers trends in APJ technology sector with annual report
Partner Programmes

Tech Data uncovers trends in APJ technology sector with annual report

Tech Data releases an APJ-focused supplement to its annual 'Direction of Technology Report', detailing trends, forecasts and business strategies within the regional technology sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Tech Data launches Go-to-Hub for Microsoft Partners
Public Cloud

Tech Data launches Go-to-Hub for Microsoft Partners

Australia's Microsoft Partner Go-to Hub powered by Tech Data is the central destination for strategic growth partners to access everything Microsoft.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022