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Dx

Dimension Data wins deal to digitally transform Frucor

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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partners
Better access to production and supplier information to enable better decisions and improved customer services on the cards in multi-year DX project.
Cloud011

Microsoft commissions on offer as Ingram Micro cloud referral program arrives

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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microsoft
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ingram micro
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distributors
Ingram Micro's cloud referral program has hit the local market, enabling resellers to earn additional commissions on Office 365 subs via a new site.
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Datto eyes channel growth with new MSP partner program

Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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partner marketing
Data protection vendor Datto is hoping to lure in new resellers and help current resellers expand their business with an updated MSP partner program.
Handshake happy

Cloud push as Polycom joins Ingram Micro unified comms stable

Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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wfh
Ingram Micro has added Polycom to its stable in a deal which sees greater emphasis on creating cloud-based solutions with partners including Microsoft.
Iot business card

Synnex deal looks to break down intricacies of IoT for channel

Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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healthtech
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synnex
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distributors
Synnex has signed a deal with IoT hardware and software company Advantech in a move it says will make IoT more accessible for resellers.
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Citrix on hunt for new local channel boss as Belinda Jurisic departs

Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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citrix
Citrix is 'actively backfilling' its ANZ channel sales manager role with Belinda Jurisic exiting the position later this month.
Google

Google ramps up channel focus with partner program revamp; specialisations

Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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public cloud
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google
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cloud services
Google is offering up low interest loans and expanded co-funding and rebates as it seeks to harness the channel more strongly.
New lead

Trend Micro appoints Peter Hewett to lead ANZ channel; eyes double sales

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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ransomware
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ai security
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cloud services
Trend Micro has appointed longtime security and channel player Peter Hewett as its new ANZ channel director as it looks to double local sales.
Multiple cloud

IDC forecasts cloud boost for tech spend in 2017

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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iaas
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analyst report
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government investment
Cloud services will drive much of the ICT spending story this year, with cloud now dominating the ICT market outlook.
Growth tips

Datacom: Lessons in success from a $1b company

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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devops
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apm
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software development
Kiwi success story Datacom embodies many of the current hot business practice thinkings. We take a look at how the company turns practice into reality.
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Inabox snaps up Logic Communications in second acquisition this year

Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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microsoft
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m&a
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microsoft azure
Inabox has snapped up Perth-based managed IT and cloud service provider Logic Communications in a $1.5 million deal.
3d spine

3D printing mainstream by 2018, medical sector leading charge

Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
A new report from IDC says 3D printing will be mainstream in APAC by 2018 but there's consolidation and change ahead too.
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Veeam debuts availability solution for Cisco HyperFlex with native snapshots

Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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multi-cloud
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cisco
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veeam software
Veeam has unveiled a new availability solution for Cisco's HyperFlex hyperconverged infrastructure platform, offering up direct snapshot integration.
Wfp

Abundant growth in wide format printers as Asia Pacific market surges

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
APAC is emerging as a key regional market for large format printers according to TMR Research, which says there are 'abundant' growth opportunities.
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Synnex eyes accounting, healthcare markets with Acronis deal

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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healthtech
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synnex
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acronis
Synnex and Acronis are developing vertical industry solutions for the local market following Synnex' signing as a distributor for the security vendor.
Au cloud

Melbourne IT gets global 'challenger' ranking from Gartner

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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public cloud
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cloud services
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melbourne it
Melbourne IT has garnered itself a 'challenger' ranking in Gartner's worldwide 2017 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure MSPs.
Mssp security

Fortinet targets MSSPs with new partner program

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has launched a new program for MSSPs which it says will help partners accelerate profitability and increase leadership.
Financials improvement

'Best ever' H1 results for Harvey Norman with IoT among the drivers

Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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iot
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physical security
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harvey norman
Harvey Norman has logged its 'best ever' first half results, with IoT and connected technology among the driving forces for the company.
Trophies

Ingram Micro, DiData, Brennan IT among the winners at Veeam ProPartner Awards

Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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virtualisation
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veeam
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partners
Dimension Data and Brennan IT clinch top honours at the Veeam ProPartner Awards, recognising their prowess in cloud and partner solutions.
Reseller model

Ixia ups channel play with 100% channel focus for enterprise sales

Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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resellers
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ixia
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visibility
Ixia will push all enterprise sales via its channel after adopting a 100% channel sales model for enterprise business.