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Dicker Data goes live with Microsoft indirect CSP offering
Microsoft

Dicker Data goes live with Microsoft indirect CSP offering

Dicker Data has launched its Microsoft indirect cloud solution provider offering, providing resellers with products via a scalable subscription model.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
Hills inks Australian distie deal with Brocade
Network Infrastructure

Hills inks Australian distie deal with Brocade

Hills has forged a key partnership with Brocade to distribute its enterprise IP networking solutions in Australia, enhancing Hills' existing offerings.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2016
Dicker Data adds additional $58.8m in sales in first half of 2016; NPAT up 25%
Dicker Data

Dicker Data adds additional $58.8m in sales in first half of 2016; NPAT up 25%

Dicker Data is continuing its growth trajectory, with revenue and profit both up for the first half of 2016 with growth across old and new vendors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Stargroup & West International take on EFTPOS & payment tech market
Marketing Technologies

Stargroup & West International take on EFTPOS & payment tech market

Stargroup has announced it will partner with West International AB to distribute EFTPOS terminals and software across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
7Signal and inTechnology ink exclusive distribution agreement
Wireless Networks

7Signal and inTechnology ink exclusive distribution agreement

Australian company inTechnology Distribution has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with 7Signal to improve IT operations.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
New CEO to guide Hills 'back to growth'
Health Technologies

New CEO to guide Hills 'back to growth'

Hills COO David Lenz will take over the CEO role from Grant Logan this week, as the distie moves from 'back to basics' to 'back to growth'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Check Point appoints new ANZ director of distribution & SMB
Channel development

Check Point appoints new ANZ director of distribution & SMB

Check Point Software has appointed Kash Sharma as the company's new director of distribution and SMB for Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
MobileIron locks down mobile app to cloud security with new offering
Distribution Central

MobileIron locks down mobile app to cloud security with new offering

Distribution Central has added MobileIron's Access security offering - designed to secure enterprise cloud data on mobile devices - to its portfolio.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Rhipe adds more than $8 million to revenue from Microsoft CSP
Microsoft

Rhipe adds more than $8 million to revenue from Microsoft CSP

Rhipe has reported a 32% increase in revenue with the addition of Microsoft's CSP program in Australia adding $8 million in revenue in its first year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Stand out from the crowd: What prospects look for when selecting a MSSP
Firewalls

Stand out from the crowd: What prospects look for when selecting a MSSP

Ingram Micro's Fortinet Senior Business Manager Andrew Khan tells it like it is from a customer's perspective.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Exclusive: Dicker Data NZ talks reseller benefits in Plantronics deal
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Dicker Data NZ talks reseller benefits in Plantronics deal

Dicker Data NZ gives us the lowdown on the opportunities for resellers from yesterday's addition of Plantronics to its portfolio.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Exclusive: Plantronics finds new home at Dicker Data in exclusive distie deal
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Plantronics finds new home at Dicker Data in exclusive distie deal

Plantronics has a new home, with Dicker Data New Zealand now the exclusive distributor for the vendor in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Identifying your network security threats with Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program
Firewalls

Identifying your network security threats with Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program

Fortinet's no-charge, no-obligation Cyber Threat Assessment Program will help you identify gaps in your network security defenses.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Dicker Data NZ offering up Wild NZ to Kiwi resellers
Dicker Data

Dicker Data NZ offering up Wild NZ to Kiwi resellers

Dicker Data NZ is offering up a unique travel experience to wild New Zealand as it continues its push into volume.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Network security is a 24/7 exercise - How can you best protect your clients?
Firewalls

Network security is a 24/7 exercise - How can you best protect your clients?

​​Network security is a non-stop exercise. After all, hackers & cyber-criminals wreak their havoc from all corners of the globe in all 24 time zones.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals
Firewalls

The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals

Ingram Micro's Fortinet training will help you build in-house network security expertise, upskill your team and retain key staff.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Dicker Data eyes Kiwi midmarket and SMBs on back of steady H1 growth
Dicker Data

Dicker Data eyes Kiwi midmarket and SMBs on back of steady H1 growth

Dicker Data has recorded 6.1% revenue growth in New Zealand in H1, but is eyeing up the SMB and midmarket for greater growth in H2.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016