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Optus partners with Dicker Data to expand mobile services reach
Mobile Device Management

Optus partners with Dicker Data to expand mobile services reach

Optus has partnered with Dicker Data to offer mobile fleet solutions via Dicker Data's network, boosting connectivity for Australian businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands
Digital Transformation

Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Digimune & AnyTech365 launch 24/7 tech support for Australians
IT services

Digimune & AnyTech365 launch 24/7 tech support for Australians

Digimune partners with AnyTech365 to offer 24/7 multilingual IT support across Australia, boosting tech help and new revenue for local partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security
Unified Communications

Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security

A cyber breach at Qantas, traced to a third-party supplier, underscores urgent calls for stronger supply chain security across Australia's digital networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia
Distributors

Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia

Amber Technology will exclusively distribute the new Williams AV Infinium assistive audio system in Australia, launching July 2025 with Bluetooth Auracast support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Global Stories

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CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools
Hybrid Cloud

CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools

CloudBolt Software partners with Ingram Micro to offer cloud management and FinOps tools to MSPs and VARs, boosting hybrid and multi-cloud optimisation capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Amber Technology to debut pro AV & media solutions at Integrate
Digital Signage

Amber Technology to debut pro AV & media solutions at Integrate

Amber Technology will showcase new pro AV and media solutions, including the Dynaudio M Series MkII and Black Box Emerald KVM, at Integrate Expo 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
Firewalls

Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand
Smart Home

Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand

Amber Technology extends its ABB automation distribution to New Zealand, offering integrators access to building and home automation solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ
Firewalls

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Westcon-Comstor celebrates 40 years with focus on channel future
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor celebrates 40 years with focus on channel future

Westcon-Comstor marks 40 years with USD $5.24bn sales, launching Future Ready to boost partners amid evolving AI, cybersecurity and cloud trends.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Ingram Micro strengthens Australian team with two new Directors
Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro strengthens Australian team with two new Directors

Ingram Micro appoints Kaaren Lewis and Mo Kandeel as directors, enhancing its Australian leadership to boost growth in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and endpoint tech.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to unite NZ tech channel in Auckland
Network Infrastructure

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to unite NZ tech channel in Auckland

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 will unite over 1,000 NZ tech resellers, vendors and partners at Auckland Showgrounds on 18 September for industry growth and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear
Supply Chain

Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear

Desmond Ling has been appointed managing director of MacGear New Zealand, bringing extensive experience to lead the tech distributor's growth and partnerships.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Westcon-Comstor to offer Proofpoint training to partners in Europe
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor to offer Proofpoint training to partners in Europe

Westcon-Comstor will offer Proofpoint-certified training to partners across Europe as the first Authorised Training Partner, enhancing cybersecurity education.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro New Zealand sees earnings dip amid softer revenue in 2024
IT Budget

Ingram Micro New Zealand sees earnings dip amid softer revenue in 2024

Ingram Micro New Zealand's net profit fell 39% to NZ$9.1m in 2024, hurt by softer revenue and tighter margins amid a competitive IT hardware market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Westcon-Comstor names Manish Israni CTO for India & SAARC
Virtualisation

Westcon-Comstor names Manish Israni CTO for India & SAARC

Westcon-Comstor has appointed Manish Israni as CTO for India and SAARC, enhancing their technology leadership and partnership with Broadcom in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025