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AWS Marketplace & Data Exchange open to ANZ channel partners
Hyperscale

AWS Marketplace & Data Exchange open to ANZ channel partners

ISVs, consulting partners, and data providers are now able to leverage AWS Marketplace and AWS Data Exchange for transactions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
VEnterface Project forms new collaboration bonds between Australia & Singapore
Data Analytics

VEnterface Project forms new collaboration bonds between Australia & Singapore

Virtual Electronics unveils VEnterface, a breakthrough digital collaboration platform boosting ties between Australian and Singaporean businesses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Epicor announces appointment of new CMO
Marketing

Epicor announces appointment of new CMO

Epicor Software strengthens its executive team appointing Paul Stoddart as CMO to drive global marketing strategy. Stoddart brings over 20 years of experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
How to defend cloud environments against insider threats
Identity and Access Management

How to defend cloud environments against insider threats

Let's discuss the main types of insider threats facing businesses today and explain how to mitigate their risks through various technologies.

By David Shephard • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Cisco sets sights on SMB market with new product portfolio
Network Infrastructure

Cisco sets sights on SMB market with new product portfolio

Rolling out from April, the new products are designed to suit the needs of small businesses and Cisco is 'doubling down' on SMB-specialist partners.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
PMT Security launches body-temp scanning solution for enterprise, Seadan to distribute
Distributors

PMT Security launches body-temp scanning solution for enterprise, Seadan to distribute

PMT Security launches thermal camera solution to detect fevers and combat the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19 in enterprise settings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
NetFoundry offers new Azure integration to extend edge computing and 5G
Unified Communications

NetFoundry offers new Azure integration to extend edge computing and 5G

In a bid to advance Internet of Things (IoT) edge computing and private 5G, NetFoundry has extended its integration with Microsoft Azure Edge Zones.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Forcepoint unveils impressive channel recruits across APAC and ANZ
Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint unveils impressive channel recruits across APAC and ANZ

Forcepoint bolsters its APAC and ANZ leadership, appointing seasoned experts to drive channel growth and sales strategy amid rising cybersecurity demand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Okta updates partner programme for 2020
Partner Programmes

Okta updates partner programme for 2020

Okta revamps its Partner Connect programme with enhanced training, accreditation, and marketing tools to bolster global distribution and partner expertise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal
Space Technologies

Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal

Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Cyclone named essential NZ supplier for online learning devices
EduTech

Cyclone named essential NZ supplier for online learning devices

The Ministry of Education has recognised Cyclone as a key supplier for devices essential to online learning, driving the creation of a dedicated online store.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
HPE looks to advance 5G developments with vendor neutral offering
Unified Communications

HPE looks to advance 5G developments with vendor neutral offering

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has added the Open Distributed Infrastructure Management (ODIM) initiative to its open 5G portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Marriott International reports breach affecting 5.2 million customers
Cybersecurity

Marriott International reports breach affecting 5.2 million customers

Marriott International has suffered a cyber attack, compromising the personal information of 5.2 million guests, marking its second breach in two years.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Lenovo announces new edge and Azure cloud-tiering solutions
Storage

Lenovo announces new edge and Azure cloud-tiering solutions

Lenovo unveils new IT infrastructure products, the ThinkAgile MX1021 and ThinkSystem DM7100, to enhance cloud tiering with Azure and edge computing solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Westcon-Comstor connects partners to expertise with Bench
Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comstor connects partners to expertise with Bench

The new agreement gives Westcon exclusive distribution rights for the Bench platform, which allows partners to gain access to skilled contractors.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
Synnex signs on Chrome OS transformation vendor
Synnex

Synnex signs on Chrome OS transformation vendor

Neverware's CloudReady allows schools and other organisations to covert old PCs and Macs to cloud-managed Chrome OS devices.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business
Partner Programmes

New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business

New partnership between Neu Capital and Grant Thornton set to unlock USD $6 billion in funding for New Zealand's medium and small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Interview: ESET Australia's Kelly Johnson outlines channel plans
Supply Chain

Interview: ESET Australia's Kelly Johnson outlines channel plans

We chatted to Johnson about her appointment, her current role and ESET's plans for the Australian channel market.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020