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Check Point offers free cybersecurity checkups to Victorian businesses
Cybersecurity

Check Point offers free cybersecurity checkups to Victorian businesses

Check Point Software Technologies is offering free, confidential cybersecurity checkups to Victorian enterprises and government departments.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016

Global Stories

AU company transforms the way MSPs sell to SMBs
Unified Communications

AU company transforms the way MSPs sell to SMBs

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to tailor their offerings to the needs of their partners - this company is setting an example.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Big names amongst Canalys APAC channel partner awards
Microsoft

Big names amongst Canalys APAC channel partner awards

Data#3, Origin IT, LDS Infotech and FutureNet Technologies are winners of the Candefero Channel Partner of the Year Awards for APAC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Dell EMC confirms new channel leader for APJ, nuts out details of partner program
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC confirms new channel leader for APJ, nuts out details of partner program

Dell EMC has appointed Dell veteran Tian Beng Ng as SVP and general manager for its Asia Pacific and Japan business.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Exclusive: Hemisphere adds six new security vendors; ups solution sell scope
Firewalls

Exclusive: Hemisphere adds six new security vendors; ups solution sell scope

The addition of six vendors to Hemisphere Technologies' portfolio is offering resellers new opportunities via a full solution sell, the distie says.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Aussie startup Reekoh partners with Kyocera to launch IoT marketplace for Asian systems integrators
Internet of Things

Aussie startup Reekoh partners with Kyocera to launch IoT marketplace for Asian systems integrators

Australian startup Reekoh has scored a deal with Kyocera to bring an IoT marketplace to systems integrators in Singapore and South East Asia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Avaya eyes smart cities initiatives as local growth soars
Smart Cities

Avaya eyes smart cities initiatives as local growth soars

Hard on the heels of its biggest quarter in ANZ in three years, Avaya is eyeing up the smart cities opportunities for itself and its partners.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
CA's new ANZ chief on DX, what's happening in AU and his plans for the NZ market
Digital Transformation

CA's new ANZ chief on DX, what's happening in AU and his plans for the NZ market

New CA ANZ chief Paul Falkenstein gears up to propel digital transformation in AU and NZ amidst the fast-evolving tech landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Microsoft Asia signs up Kevin Wo as new Singapore managing director
Digital Transformation

Microsoft Asia signs up Kevin Wo as new Singapore managing director

Microsoft has announced this week that Kevin Wo will be taking over from Jessica Tan as the company's new managing director for Singapore.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Optus & Huawei record 'ground-breaking' 5G speed trial
Unified Communications

Optus & Huawei record 'ground-breaking' 5G speed trial

Optus and Huawei have now successfully completed a 'ground-breaking' 5G trial, which achieved a transmission rate of 35Gbps.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Trend Micro opens new ANZ HQ for 'incredibly important' market
Digital Transformation

Trend Micro opens new ANZ HQ for 'incredibly important' market

Trend Micro inaugurates new Sydney HQ, doubling their ANZ presence in response to rapid market growth and digital transformation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Expense management: Microsoft Excel isn't going to cut it
Microsoft

Expense management: Microsoft Excel isn't going to cut it

Growing businesses need to move away from spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel for expense tracking, says Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
8x8 reveals next gen global partner program to lead cloud transformation
Unified Communications

8x8 reveals next gen global partner program to lead cloud transformation

8x8 introduces Channel 2.0, aimed at accelerating partner growth in response to industry shift. New partners and certifications also announced.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Polycom ANZ hires two senior execs to energise local channel growth
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom ANZ hires two senior execs to energise local channel growth

Polycom ANZ has appointed Tina Bandilovski and Mark Braxton as the two new channel directors who will help drive growth and distribution initiatives:.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action
Microsoft

Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action

Microsoft's Satya Nadella witnesses innovative Kiwi computing scheme's boost, as local school benefits from fresh grant.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Exeed serves up BitTitan cloud services
Public Cloud

Exeed serves up BitTitan cloud services

Exeed has added BitTitan's cloud services delivery and managed services automation to its cloud services offering.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Ingram Micro Showcase Christchurch postponed; decision on WLG due next week
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro Showcase Christchurch postponed; decision on WLG due next week

Ingram Micro has postponed next Monday's Christchurch Showcase following this week's earthquakes and flooding and is assessing the Wellington event.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016