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Australian Stories

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Microsoft announces widespread channel expansion in AU for Surface Hub
Microsoft

Microsoft announces widespread channel expansion in AU for Surface Hub

Microsoft fights 'tyranny of distance' with expanded Aussie Surface Hub network, boosting workplace collaboration and innovating meetings nationwide.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Nividous and Salient Process join forces in strategic partnership
Partner Programmes

Nividous and Salient Process join forces in strategic partnership

The companies says this integration will enable developers to reduce the time, cost and technical skills necessary to build process applications.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
The week that was: A wrap-up of this week's AU channel news, moves and action
Unified Communications

The week that was: A wrap-up of this week's AU channel news, moves and action

A lot has gone on this week in the Australian channel, including new job appointments, distie deals and acquisitions - here's a wrap-up of the week.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2017

Global Stories

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Tech Data (the former Avnet) signs distie deal with Zadara Storage
Tech Data

Tech Data (the former Avnet) signs distie deal with Zadara Storage

Tech Data will make Zadara Storage solutions easily accessible to channel partners worldwide through its Avnet Cloud Marketplace.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
APAC LED display market growing, but days of huge profits are numbered
Digital Signage

APAC LED display market growing, but days of huge profits are numbered

The global LED display market grew to $4.5bn in 2016, up 7% from the previous year, according to Futuresource Consulting.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Ricoh releases series to offer security and savings for healthcare
Document Management

Ricoh releases series to offer security and savings for healthcare

Ricoh affirms the features of their new healthcare printers maintain regulatory compliance without the need to invest in additional secure storage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
F5 appoints channel veteran to bolster presence in Asia Pacific
Brocade

F5 appoints channel veteran to bolster presence in Asia Pacific

Adam Judd takes the lead at F5 Networks as Senior VP of sales to steer digital transformation and growth across Asia Pacific.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Canon NZ focuses on customer experience with new appointment
Customer Relationship Management

Canon NZ focuses on customer experience with new appointment

Canon New Zealand recently announced the appointment of Skye Nicholls to their newly created role, head of customer experience.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
The future is now: Epson unveils new innovations for the modern classroom
Digital Signage

The future is now: Epson unveils new innovations for the modern classroom

Epson's cutting-edge projectors and app revolutionise learning, promising interactive, BYOD-friendly classroom experiences.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Why your printer could be the doormat to your network
Distributed Denial of Service

Why your printer could be the doormat to your network

At the end of the day, printers are low-hanging fruit for hackers, and it's up to businesses to ensure they remain out of reach.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Seclore appoints RAH Infotech as specialist public sector distributor
Partner Programmes

Seclore appoints RAH Infotech as specialist public sector distributor

Seclore boosts public sector reach, naming RAH Infotech its specialist distributor, reinforcing the Make-in-India initiative.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
ALE continues expansion in APAC with new appointment
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

ALE continues expansion in APAC with new appointment

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise says APAC is a key region and as such, they've appointed Pierre Samson as vice president of sales.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
APAC Fuji Xerox named 'Best Green Company of the Year'
Document Management

APAC Fuji Xerox named 'Best Green Company of the Year'

​As our world continues rapidly expanding, the topic of green initiatives is becoming more and more paramount.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2017
Y Soft: Efficiency in printing not only reduces costs, but frees up IT too
Document Management

Y Soft: Efficiency in printing not only reduces costs, but frees up IT too

There are a number of costs associated with printing, which include ink, paper and servicing - and that's nothing to say of the human costs it brings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
CompTIA ANZ channel dynamics director: MSPs need to get serious about IoT
Internet of Things

CompTIA ANZ channel dynamics director: MSPs need to get serious about IoT

Moheb Moses warns MSPs: Embrace IoT complexity and innovate or risk stagnation amidst technology's rapid growth.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Ashton

Microsoft Partner Awards – What do previous winners think?
Partner Programmes

Microsoft Partner Awards – What do previous winners think?

We spoke with some previous winners at the Microsoft Partner Awards to get an idea of just what the event means to them.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012
Apple

IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012

The smartphone market in 2017 looks almost guaranteed to be extremely competitive, with stakes heating up between the three main vendors.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017