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Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network
Digital Transformation

Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network

Samsung broadens Australian B2B reach by putting rugged smartphones and tablets through Ingram Micro, targeting logistics, healthcare and frontline teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith growth remit
Hybrid Cloud

Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith growth remit

Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith's remit to lead marketing and vendor alliances, unifying partner strategy to drive channel growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Channel ecosystem stories

Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Firewalls

Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem

Claroty taps John Ryan to expand its worldwide partner network as the cyber security firm sharpens indirect sales for industrial environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Acronis launches AI protection for managed service providers
Data Protection

Acronis launches AI protection for managed service providers

Acronis rolls out GenAI Protection for managed service providers to spot shadow AI, curb data leakage and block prompt injection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Hitachi Vantara names ANZ partner award winners 2025 awards
Storage

Hitachi Vantara names ANZ partner award winners 2025 awards

Hitachi Vantara has honoured five Australia and New Zealand partners at its 2025 awards, as the vendor steps up channel investment amid AI readiness concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Storage

Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer

Backblaze appoints Anuj Kumar as Chief Revenue Officer to accelerate AI-focused growth, as B2 Cloud Storage expands with neocloud demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Lexar Udaan 2.0 in Thailand to reward India partners
Storage

Lexar Udaan 2.0 in Thailand to reward India partners

Lexar to reward top Indian partners at Thailand meet as it unveils gaming, AI and creator storage products for a fast-growing market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics
Hybrid Cloud

Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics

Exabeam names Chris Hartley to lead UKI and Nordics as it deepens regional focus and pushes AI-driven security operations across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Netos & Nebula launch global FinOps push for networks
Firewalls

Netos & Nebula launch global FinOps push for networks

Netos picks Nebula as its first global services partner to scale FinOps-style network spend management for channel-led enterprise roll-outs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
SonicWall receives 5-Star Award in 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide
Firewalls

SonicWall receives 5-Star Award in 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide

SonicWall earns a 5-Star rating in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide, spotlighting its focus on partner success and security outcomes.

By Jordan Riddles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
NCS named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year
Firewalls

NCS named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year

NCS has been named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year, leading a slate of regional award winners unveiled in Bangkok for FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Nord Security, Wavelink in ANZ MSP distribution pact
Firewalls

Nord Security, Wavelink in ANZ MSP distribution pact

Nord Security taps Wavelink to distribute its business security suite to MSPs and resellers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Climb, Sophos seal exclusive Irish cybersecurity deal
Firewalls

Climb, Sophos seal exclusive Irish cybersecurity deal

Climb secures exclusive Irish distribution of Sophos Threat Profile and full suite, targeting rising AI-driven cybersecurity demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Channel ecosystem stories

GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego
Digital Transformation

GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego

GTIA expands ChannelCon 2026 with AI awards, Ron Howard keynote and early-bird perks for IT service providers in San Diego.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders
Partner Programmes

GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders

GTIA names 2026 North America Spotlight Award winners, honouring IT channel leaders driving community, cybersecurity and diversity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy
Firewalls

Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy

Terra Security appoints Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy to steer partner-led growth and define its AI-native offensive security push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Tech Data & NetApp unveil AI Test Drive hub in India
Manufacturing

Tech Data & NetApp unveil AI Test Drive hub in India

Tech Data and NetApp open an AI Test Drive hub in India, giving partners ready-made infrastructure to trial and scale real-world projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026