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Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see
Hybrid Cloud

Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see

Hybrid critical infrastructure estates are leaving contractor and vendor access unseen, raising compliance and supply chain risk under reformed CIRMP rules.

By Dennis Baltazar • 5 min read • Last week
JW Computers expands desktop PCs for prebuilt & custom
High Performance Computing

JW Computers expands desktop PCs for prebuilt & custom

Australian buyers are weighing convenience against control as desktop PC demand rises, with local warranties and faster access swaying choices.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Informotion gains dual Microsoft recognition in ISG
Software-as-a-Service

Informotion gains dual Microsoft recognition in ISG

Recognition in two Microsoft services quadrants puts the Sydney specialist alongside bigger rivals as AI projects hinge on cleaner data and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Industrial ransomware hits 1,140 incidents in Q2 2026
Virtualisation

Industrial ransomware hits 1,140 incidents in Q2 2026

Industrial firms face growing disruption as ransomware incidents rose 12% to 1,140 in the second quarter, Dragos said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
HCLSoftware appoints Ashish Shreykar as Vice President
Software-as-a-Service

HCLSoftware appoints Ashish Shreykar as Vice President

The hire comes as enterprise software groups race to align products with AI-driven automation, security and governance demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore
Data Protection

Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore

Rising storage demand and ransomware fears are driving the agreement, giving partners in Singapore and Malaysia access to Wasabi cloud products.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC Channel Manager
Digital Transformation

ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC Channel Manager

The hire signals a push to expand indirect sales in Asia Pacific as manufacturers seek local support for ERP deployments and automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Gallagher's Corey Russell wins Security Innovator award
Digital Transformation

Gallagher's Corey Russell wins Security Innovator award

The award spotlights a migration tool that could cut time, cost and errors for customers replacing ageing access control systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Primion partners Iveda to expand AI video analytics
Software-as-a-Service

Primion partners Iveda to expand AI video analytics

European security customers will be able to add AI video analysis to existing cameras, cutting disruption and helping link access logs with footage.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Vertiv marks 10 years of Asia partner summit in Johor
Digital Transformation

Vertiv marks 10 years of Asia partner summit in Johor

AI and data centre demand is forcing Vertiv's Asian resellers to rethink sales plans as the group marked a decade of partner summits in Johor.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Rithum adds HEOS support & launches Prestige surrounds
Internet of Things

Rithum adds HEOS support & launches Prestige surrounds

Homeowners and installers gain more choice as the Switch now works with Denon and Marantz systems, while new surrounds target premium interiors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Vertiv backs ANZ partners as AI infrastructure demand grows
Digital Transformation

Vertiv backs ANZ partners as AI infrastructure demand grows

Rising demand for AI-ready power and cooling systems is reshaping channel work in Australia and New Zealand as customers move into deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Databricks appoints Corrie Briscoe to APJ partnerships
Data Analytics

Databricks appoints Corrie Briscoe to APJ partnerships

The appointment aims to bolster Databricks' regional ecosystem as customers in Asia Pacific and Japan spend more on AI and data projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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SSL launches compact System T TCA Tour audio system
Education, Learning & Training

SSL launches compact System T TCA Tour audio system

The portable desktop format targets touring crews and installers needing faster deployment across venues without a full control room setup.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UltraLED names EIS TechInfra as South India distributor
Digital Signage

UltraLED names EIS TechInfra as South India distributor

The distributor deal should improve LED display access and support across South India as UltraLED builds a broader national sales network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
FICO names Tech Mahindra winner in eCommerce hackathon
Data Analytics

FICO names Tech Mahindra winner in eCommerce hackathon

The award could help Indian online retailers cut costly cash-on-delivery returns, with FICO estimating monthly losses avoided of INR 1 crore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Research flags ERP delivery risks from weak resourcing
Digital Transformation

Research flags ERP delivery risks from weak resourcing

Nearly two-thirds of major ERP and digital transformation programmes face critical delivery risk, with weak resourcing and planning the main threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month