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World-first SAP partner channel launching in AU to boost growth
DataCentre infrastructure

World-first SAP partner channel launching in AU to boost growth

​SAP today announced a partnership with NEXTGEN, with the aim to fuel the Australian channel community's capacity to grow in the cloud.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017

Global Stories

Written by Ashton

Schneider Electric appoints new country president in Singapore
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric appoints new country president in Singapore

Schneider Electric today announced the appointment of Damien Dhellemmes (pictured within) as country president, Singapore.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
One of world's largest hybrid cloud deployments makes huge savings
Hybrid Cloud

One of world's largest hybrid cloud deployments makes huge savings

​Snapdeal, India's largest online marketplace, has reported incredible savings from the use of their hybrid cloud platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Savera Digital becomes national distributor for ASRock
AMD

Savera Digital becomes national distributor for ASRock

ASRock Inc. has chosen Savera Digital as its premium distributor in India for its AMD range of motherboards, expanding its reach in the country.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Lenovo looks to strengthen PC focus for channel partners in India
Partner Programmes

Lenovo looks to strengthen PC focus for channel partners in India

Lenovo shared its business strategy at a recent event with a clear focus on what it means for channel partners.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Are you prepared for the future of data? Here's some guidelines
Storage

Are you prepared for the future of data? Here's some guidelines

The next leap forward in enterprise storage speed and consolidation is upon us - fail to prepare for it and you will prepare to fail.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
INSIGHTS: Tips for transforming your customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

INSIGHTS: Tips for transforming your customer experience

Get insights on how to empower your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences in Fuji Xerox's Customer Experience report.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Adyen nearly doubles transaction volume to USD$90b in 2016
Marketing Technologies

Adyen nearly doubles transaction volume to USD$90b in 2016

Adyen's transaction volume surged nearly 80% to USD $90 billion in 2016, highlighting its growth across retail and eCommerce markets globally.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
nbn announces huge revenue growth, well on track for 2020 goal
Unified Communications

nbn announces huge revenue growth, well on track for 2020 goal

nbn remains on track to reach its 2020 goals as it reports strong financial results for the six months to December 2016.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
Cylance and Westcon team up to offer key security services in Asia
Partner Programmes

Cylance and Westcon team up to offer key security services in Asia

Cylance today announced a new distribution partnership to bring advanced endpoint security solutions throughout Asia.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
SAP releases latest advances to S/4HANA Cloud - and what lies ahead
Software-as-a-Service

SAP releases latest advances to S/4HANA Cloud - and what lies ahead

The updates look to provide enterprise-ready functionality for digital business with a number of features for the future.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
Exeed named as key distributor for Acronis in ANZ
Partner Programmes

Exeed named as key distributor for Acronis in ANZ

Acronis has recently announced a new partnership with Exeed to bring their data protection technology to ANZ home users and SOHO customers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
Avnet signs global contract for Lenovo's training program
Partner Programmes

Avnet signs global contract for Lenovo's training program

Avnet Technology Solution expands training division to include courses for Lenovo products, available to partners worldwide.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Dell EMC launches game-changer program into channel
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC launches game-changer program into channel

Built from the ground up while still preserving the best of two of the world's most prominent legacy platforms, the program is set to cause a stir.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue
Health Technologies

Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue

Global IT spending is forecast to reach nearly $2.4 trillion USD in 2017, representing an increase of 3.5 percent over 2016.

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

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Ashton

Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success
Symantec

Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success

If you're planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Intergen begins the new year with big move – and commitment to Christchurch
Intergen

Intergen begins the new year with big move – and commitment to Christchurch

Intergen injects new life into historic Press Hall with relocation, bolstering its devotion to Wellington's technology and heritage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017