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Heather Wright

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Australian Stories

Written by Heather

Internet of Things

Microsoft: Something significant is happening across our Aussie partner network

Microsoft's Australian partners' unique IP is to the fore in the MAPA 2016 awards, with channel boss Phil Goldie heralding the channel transformation.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016

Telstra

Telstra snaps up Readify for digital transformation drive

Telstra has continued its buying spree, snapping up Readify to expand its ability to drive digital transformation for customers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016

Network Infrastructure

Dicker Data joins Ingram Micro, Avnet in full Dell distribution

Dicker Data Australia has won access to Dell's full product portfolio, including servers, storage, networking, PCs and notebooks.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2016

Health Technologies

Blue Central acquires VCPro; gains new boss

Blue Central has acquired VCPro for an undisclosed sum in a deal which gives the IT solutions and services provider new offerings - and a new boss.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016

Global Stories

Written by Heather

Virtualisation

Enterprise play opening new doors for Veeam's local partners

With enterprise now a 'key play', Veeam's ANZ channel chief Peter Bender outlines the opportunities the push provides for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016

Partner Programmes

Microsoft Australia Partner Awards: And the finalists are...

Finalists for this year's Microsoft Australia Partner Awards, drawn from nearly 200 entries across 20 categories, have been announced, and they are...

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016

Fintech

Acer NZ slides further into the red despite revenue increases

Acer's New Zealand operations have tumbled further into the red, despite an increase in revenue, with losses topping $1 million for FY15.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016

Unified Communications

Dicker Data dials up exclusive deal to bring ShoreTel Hosted Voice to resellers

Dicker Data resellers can now sell ShoreTel hosted voice products to end users after the distributor inked a new deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016

Microsoft

Microsoft names new channel chief

Veteran Gavriella Schuster ascends as Microsoft's new channel leader, vowing to turbocharge partner cloud services amidst digital shift.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016

Microsoft

Synnex goes elastic with Megaport deal

Synnex partners now have access to Megaport's Elastic Interconnection platform, providing dedicated secure connections to a range of cloud offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016

Dicker Data

Dicker Data in ANZ first with launch of Autodesk subscription offerings

Dicker Data resellers can now target new customers who can't afford the full upfront cost of Autodesk software with the launch of a subscription deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016

Storage

Exclusive: NetApp's Kiwi boss details data transport play

NetApp isn't just about storage anymore. The company's new Kiwi boss outlines the how data transport is now a key play.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016

Hyperscale

Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal

Vocus bolsters its telecom empire, acquiring NextGen Group's vast fibre assets for a hefty £619m, enhancing national connectivity.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016

Wireless Networks

Exclusive: Hyper-niche markets offering shot in arm for resellers

A focus on niche markets doesn't mean small returns for resellers. Distributor Sektor tells how resellers can capitalise on some booming 'niche' plays.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016