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Leader Computers adds Western Digital brands to portfolio

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Leader Computers has inked a distribution deal with Western Digital which will see the Aussie distie providing HGST and G-Technology branded storage.
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Tech Data snaps up Avnet in $2.6b deal; gains local foothold

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Tech Data is acquiring Avnet's technology solutions business unit in a US$2.6 billion deal which sees the distribution giant enter the local market.
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Bigtech to bring new bleeding edge data centre vendors to local resellers

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Nutanix will be the lynch pin for Exclusive Group's new data centre transformation distie BigTec, with a range of new complementary vendors debuting.
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EXCLUSIVE: Current channel change 'like root canal without anesthetic' says Gartner

Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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As resellers grapple with a painful change in business models, Gartner's Neil McMurchy offers some insight on the way forward.
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Mid-market ERP company Cin7 ramps up channel following 'exponential' growth

Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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Cin7, which says it offers 'a genuine ERP experience' for mid-tier companies at 10-20% of the price, is ramping up its channel after dramatic growth.
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$97m profit for FlexiGroup as company turns focus on millennial spend

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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FlexiGroup's new business volume has soared 19%, with the company delivering a cash NPAT of $97 million and eyeing double digit FY18 growth.
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Application-first mindset key as network performance stalls local DX

Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Older networks are adversely affecting up to 23% of local businesses revenue, according to a new report, with Citrix advocating an app-first approach.
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New distie hits the market as BigTec Pacific opens its doors

Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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Exclusive Group has launched its BigTec data centre transformation distribution business locally, promising ANZ resellers new opportunities.
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Nutanix: We'll double ANZ business this year, quadruple in three years

Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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Nutanix's new ANZ boss has ambitious growth plans for the company and its partners, with the new Xpress SMB hyperconverged offering a key growth area.
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Silver Peak appoints industry veteran Graham Schultz to top local job

Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Silver Peak has tapped Graham Schultz to head up its ANZ business as the vendor seeks to ramp up its growth locally.
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Exclusive Group revenue soars with six month results equal to full 2014

Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Exclusive Networks' parent company is on track in its vision of doubling revenue every two years, clocking €575m in the first six months of 2016.
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Microsoft APC 2016 photo gallery: It's a wrap

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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With Microsoft APC 2016 over, we take a look back at some of the moments from the partner conference, from the serious to the funny - and the hug-in.
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Five key takeaways from Microsoft's partner conference

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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Four days, seven keynotes, hundreds of sessions and hours of networking opportunities... ChannelLife takes a look at the key themes at APC.
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Microsoft tells: How resellers can make money on top of CSP

Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Microsoft CSP head Morgan Wheaton offers up some tips on how local resellers can build a better business around Microsoft CSP and what's ahead for CSP.
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SkyKick offers resellers Cloud Accelerate bundle in ANZ exclusive

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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SkyKick has unveiled a Cloud Accelerate bundle aimed at helping local resellers grow a more profitable, long-term, cloud practice.
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Microsoft outlines the four keys to a successful 'modern' partner

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Microsoft channel boss Gavriella's Schuster has outlined four key steps for local resellers looking to become a 'modern' - and successful reseller.
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Photo Gallery: Winning Microsoft partners take to stage at MAPAs

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Microsoft's top Australian partners were honoured in front of the channel community at last night's MAPA awards on the Gold Coast.
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APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Microsoft has told its Australian partners there are 'absolutely stunning' opportunities ahead and outlined new multi-billion dollar opportunities.
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Microsoft Australian partners shine at MAPA awards

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Rhipe, MOQdigital, Readify, Kloud and Ignia were among the big winners at last night's Microsoft Australia Partner Awards. And the winners are...
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Dicker Data ramps up cloud portfolio with seven new vendors

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Dicker Data has added a raft of new vendors to its cloud portfolio following its launch last week as a Microsoft indirect CSP.