The Ultimate Guide to Partner Programmes
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Partner Programmes.
What to know about Partner Programmes
Explore the dynamic landscape of Partner Programmes in the technology sector, where collaborations between vendors and service providers are pivotal. These programmes are designed to equip partners with tools, resources, training, and incentives to jointly drive growth, innovation, and customer success across diverse IT domains including cloud services, cybersecurity, data management, and digital transformation.
By engaging with the latest stories, readers can gain insights into how partner ecosystems evolve to meet emerging challenges and opportunities. From new initiatives aimed at enhancing partner profitability to programmes fostering talent development and technical expertise, these narratives showcase how strategic partnerships are shaping the future of technology delivery and creating mutual value in a rapidly changing market.
Asian Partner Programmes News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ropedia launches academic programme for physical AI
Researchers at universities in Singapore, the US and Asia will gain access to real-world multimodal data for embodied AI and robotics studies.
LG joins Nvidia network as AI cooling demand rises
Demand for thermal management in dense AI sites is lifting the Korean group's cooling business, after its 2.6-megawatt unit cleared NVIDIA qualification.
Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant
Malaysian businesses should get faster access to Snom's IP phones and conferencing gear as Telediant takes on distribution and support.
LG opens Singapore innovation centre for display buyers
Businesses can now test LG's commercial displays and software in Singapore before committing to wider roll-outs across Asia.
Tech Data expands CloudCasa distribution in Malaysia
Businesses in Singapore and Malaysia will gain access to Kubernetes backup and recovery tools as cloud-native spending lifts demand for resilience.
Alipay launches AI commerce platform for merchants
Alipay is betting that AI agents will soon direct shopping and bookings, tying its payment and verification tools to merchants across China.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Partner Programmes
Boomi named Gartner leader in API management for AI
Avalara names Claire Goad to lead e-invoicing push
Exclusive: ABBYY flags data readiness as AI barrier
Ataccama names Systemation Benelux distributor for AI push
Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation
Featured News
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role
Adobe is using the post to help customers navigate AI adoption while feeding regional priorities back into its global product strategy.
SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.
Expert Columns
In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
SonicWall wins two CybersecAsia awards, joins Hall of Fame
Translation over technology: The channel's most undervalued skill
Why does the channel need to turn partner feedback into strategy?
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Stop confusing demos with POCs - Your pipeline depends on it
The AI visibility gap: Why paid, owned channels are no longer enough for B2B tech
Content systems in B2B tech: Scaling assets across channels
Thought leadership in B2B tech: From expertise to influence
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Partner Programmes News
Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport
Encrypted data exchanges in smart transport can now run far faster on Intel chips, easing a key barrier to edge AI deployment.
Azul Prime cuts Java warm-up times with new compiler
The update could reduce cloud costs and latency for autoscaling Java fleets, letting new instances reach full performance much faster on first request.
Crestron launches Collab Compute in India at InfoComm
India's corporate meeting-room upgrades may get simpler as the platform is tailored for Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms deployments.
Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools
The move brings computing closer to customers as firms race to localise AI workloads and meet regional data rules.
Commvault wins AWS data competency for relational databases
The recognition strengthens Commvault's position with cloud customers seeking automated backups and recovery tools for Amazon RDS and Aurora workloads.
V2 AI wins AWS agentic AI competency in Asia Pacific
The accreditation could help regulated firms in Asia Pacific choose a partner for deploying agentic AI on AWS with stronger governance and security.
Quest expands identity security for AI agent threats
The update is aimed at speeding recovery and containing breaches as AI agents gain access to corporate identity systems.
ClickHouse deepens Microsoft Fabric tie-up with OneLake
Users can now query OneLake data directly in Fabric as ClickHouse adds read and write support and lands on Microsoft Marketplace.
Eagle Eye adds Divide By Zero to APAC partner programme
Retailers in Asia-Pacific will gain more choice over loyalty and personalisation systems as Eagle Eye broadens its partner network with Divide By Zero.
Orca launches AI partner platform to boost channel sales
Partners may win more business faster as Orca links rewards to lifecycle performance and uses AI to cut sales admin time.
OpenAI unveils 20 updates with new agents & GPT-6.1
Businesses may pay less for advanced AI as OpenAI bundles cheaper access, always-on agents and a shared workspace into ChatGPT.
Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal
The merger is set to give Microsoft customers broader AI-led threat detection, response and recovery support across North America, the UK and DACH.
Hackuity raises USD $19 million in Forgepoint-led round
Fresh capital will fund Hackuity's push into Europe and Asia as firms struggle to prioritise a swelling backlog of vulnerabilities.
GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand channel community
ASCII members will gain access to GTIA's international network and research as the acquisition widens support for IT channel firms.
Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links
Integration projects could be completed in days rather than weeks as specialised AI agents automate connector build and testing for Avalara customers.
Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI Truth Cloud
The Danish cloud data protection group's nine-figure run underscores demand for independent backup as firms link AI adoption to data trust.
Exabeam channel-first push lifts partner-led pipeline
Partner-led sales now account for Exabeam's highest-volume pipeline source, as new-logo business surged 138% above plan in the first half.
UiPath names 2026 partner awards winners across sectors
UiPath's partner network spans 30 countries and 250 use cases, signalling growing demand for automation projects across industries.
Liquibase Secure launches on Snowflake Marketplace
Snowflake customers can now buy Liquibase Secure through the marketplace, with spend eligible for Capacity Drawdown as teams tighten change control.
KERV.ai wins top TPN Gold Star security certification
The certification gives publishers and advertisers more assurance as media groups tighten scrutiny over vendors handling premium video data and workflows.
Job Moves
UC Berkeley SkyDeck names Cole Harry Japan Program Manager
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
Salesforce names Paul Carvouni to lead ASEAN AI push
Joey Lim appointed to lead Exclusive Networks' Singapore growth
QBE Re appoints Cindy Foo as Asia treaty head based in Singapore
Techcombank reappoints Dr Jens Lottner as CEO to lead next phase
NAVEX names Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to drive growth
ServiceNow appoints new VP to boost Asia operations
Red Alpha appoints Yoav Korman as Singapore Managing Director
