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Dicker Data donates $100k to help native animals during bushfires
Dicker Data

Dicker Data donates $100k to help native animals during bushfires

The donation will go to the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, a non-profit that runs programmes to help the local fauna flourish.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020
Synnex & Jamf ink new Australian partnership
Mobile Device Management

Synnex & Jamf ink new Australian partnership

IT solutions provider Synnex partners with Jamf to give over 6000 channel partners in Australia access to Jamf's Apple device management solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
Airlock Digital, emt Distribution partner with Baidam Solutions
Partner Programmes

Airlock Digital, emt Distribution partner with Baidam Solutions

The company is looking to partners to spread the Airlock Digital message to a wider audience, making the channel its number one priority.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019

Global Stories

Extreme pilfers Arrow talent for ANZ manager role
Partner Programmes

Extreme pilfers Arrow talent for ANZ manager role

The former Arrow ECS leader will support Extreme's ANZ partners, including new Diamond Partners CCNA, CompNow, and Intuit Technologies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
Ethisphere recognises 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies
Nokia

Ethisphere recognises 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies

Ethisphere names Accenture, Avnet, and Nokia among the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies, highlighting their commitment to integrity and ethical practices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
emt adds cybersecurity awareness solutions to portfolio
Cybersecurity

emt adds cybersecurity awareness solutions to portfolio

Layer 8 Security offers first fully measurable Security Behaviour Framework and Cyber Escape Room training adventures across ANZ.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Datacom extends UC portfolio through 8x8 partnership
Unified Communications

Datacom extends UC portfolio through 8x8 partnership

Datacom will offer 8x8's platform alongside other UC vendors, particularly as the market towards Unified Communications as-a-Service (UCaaS) solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Okta appoints NEXTGEN as first ANZ distie
Nextgen Distribution

Okta appoints NEXTGEN as first ANZ distie

Okta partners with NEXTGEN to expand its business in Australia and New Zealand, offering technology and support through local security channel partners.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Seequent adds 3D blast modelling software to portfolio
Engineering

Seequent adds 3D blast modelling software to portfolio

The geo-tech specialist has partnered with OreControl Blasting Consultants to add OrePro 3D software to its solutions portfolio.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Sektor to distribute Ergotron health-tech
Health Technologies

Sektor to distribute Ergotron health-tech

This appointment extends the range of solutions that Sektor currently offers to partners who serve the healthcare sector.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020
NI expands ANZ footprint with local distributor Braemac
Customer Relationship Management

NI expands ANZ footprint with local distributor Braemac

NI has expanded its reach in Australia and New Zealand through a partnership with distributor Braemac, aiming to enhance customer service in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2020
Avnet announces IoT programme and marketplace
Public Cloud

Avnet announces IoT programme and marketplace

Avnet launches IoTConnect programme, allowing developers to build IoT solutions on its Microsoft Azure-powered platform, with an upcoming marketplace.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2020
Ingram Micro global to refocus on cloud and services
Cloud Services

Ingram Micro global to refocus on cloud and services

The global distributor has made some changes at the senior executive level that reflect its renewed focus in the new year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
EC-Council appoints distie to expand into ANZ
EduTech

EC-Council appoints distie to expand into ANZ

It has appointed ACA Pacific to help roll out its cybersecurity solutions, including newly acquired OhPhish, to the Australia and New Zealand markets.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Interview: Ingram Micro's new Managing Director steps up to the plate
Ingram Micro

Interview: Ingram Micro's new Managing Director steps up to the plate

Jason Langley is focussing on improving channel relationships, developing more financing options for partners, and is keen to launch new initiatives in Q1 2020.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Gary Bigwood named new CEO of PB Tech
PB Technologies

Gary Bigwood named new CEO of PB Tech

PB Tech's founder announced that Gary Bigwood will join the company as CEO, focusing on the next phase of growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020
Ingram Micro's Gary Bigwood departs for 'another significant player'
Resellers

Ingram Micro's Gary Bigwood departs for 'another significant player'

Gary Bigwood leaves Ingram Micro NZ to join a major player in the NZ IT sector, with Jason Langley stepping in as the new executive MD from February.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020