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Avaya hones in on ANZ with flurry of channel appointments
Avaya

Avaya hones in on ANZ with flurry of channel appointments

Following the disruption of bankruptcy filings in the US, Avaya has made a number of job commitments in ANZ to build on its continued transformation.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Tim Murphy returns to Arbor Networks as country manager for ANZ
Distributed Denial of Service

Tim Murphy returns to Arbor Networks as country manager for ANZ

After a decade away, Tim Murphy has returned to Arbor Networks to be in charge of channel initiatives and driving sales.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Hemisphere Technologies hires Kirk Jones to help navigate the channel
Partner Programmes

Hemisphere Technologies hires Kirk Jones to help navigate the channel

Jones says the role of channel director will be both challenging and rewarding, and couldn't be more pleased to join Hemisphere Technologies.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Informatica unveils new global channel partner program
Partner Programmes

Informatica unveils new global channel partner program

Informatica launches program designed to make lives easier for distributors and resellers by extending product portfolio to a wider range of customers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2017 predicts fruitful year for tech
Cybersecurity

CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2017 predicts fruitful year for tech

Tech channel association CompTIA says tech will continue to shape the world and industry executives are entering the new year with a positive outlook.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Dell Boomi hires new business development VP to head global channel
Partner Programmes

Dell Boomi hires new business development VP to head global channel

Dell Boomi's global partner channel has a new lead as David Tavolaro takes over as the company's vice president of business development.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Tenable Network's new sales director to drive channel growth in South Asia
DevOps

Tenable Network's new sales director to drive channel growth in South Asia

Tenable Network Security appoints Malcolm Rowe as new sales director for South Asia. Rowe will oversee strategic direction and sales growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
CompTIA welcomes five new faces to Executive Council for ANZ Channel Community
CompTIA

CompTIA welcomes five new faces to Executive Council for ANZ Channel Community

CompTIA welcomes five new executive council members to its ANZ Channel Community, with The Missing Link general manager Karen Drewitt as new chair.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Cin7 ties together Amazon Seller integration to keep sales soaring
Supply Chain

Cin7 ties together Amazon Seller integration to keep sales soaring

The native integration includes all four Amazon Channels, will also help merchandise manufacturers, private labelers and wholesalers through Amazon.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
CA Technologies' new India channel chief keen to drive business success
Software

CA Technologies' new India channel chief keen to drive business success

CA Technologies has appointed industry veteran Saivijay Khanagav as the new senior director of its Partners and Alliances Business for India & SAARC.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Sophos snags former EMC channel sales guru to lead APJ growth
Firewalls

Sophos snags former EMC channel sales guru to lead APJ growth

Sophos has appointed former EMC channel chief Joergen Jakobsen as regional vice president for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to accelerate growth in the region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Major ShoreTel restructure opens door to four new ANZ management hires
ShoreTel

Major ShoreTel restructure opens door to four new ANZ management hires

Communication solutions provider ShoreTel has announced four internal appointments in its new business units, including channel and client sales.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
CompTIA hails 'most successful' ANZ channel meeting to date
Partner Programmes

CompTIA hails 'most successful' ANZ channel meeting to date

CompTIA hails most successful ANZ channel meeting with record turnout and discussion on increasing sales in the new year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Polycom ANZ hires two senior execs to energise local channel growth
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom ANZ hires two senior execs to energise local channel growth

Polycom ANZ has appointed Tina Bandilovski and Mark Braxton as the two new channel directors who will help drive growth and distribution initiatives:.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Commvault's long-term commitment to the APAC channel
Partner Programmes

Commvault's long-term commitment to the APAC channel

Commvault expands into Asia Pacific market with a focus on resellers, distributors and partners. Impressive list of partners.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016

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New solution turns the NZ channel on its head
Software-as-a-Service

New solution turns the NZ channel on its head

The cloud era has brought wide and sweeping changes - not least of all the roles of resellers and distributors, which have been turned on their heads.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Jabra signs up industry veteran Brent Mitchell to NZ country manager role
Unified Communications

Jabra signs up industry veteran Brent Mitchell to NZ country manager role

'Industry veteran' Brent Mitchell is taking over as Jabra's New Zealand country manager, promising new opportunities and more growth to follow.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016