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Amber Technology expands smart home solutions with ABB
Smart Home

Amber Technology expands smart home solutions with ABB

Amber Technology has expanded its partnership with ABB to include its ABB-free@home smart home automation solution, enhancing services for installers across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Robosen debuts G1 Flagship Bumblebee in Australian market
Distributors

Robosen debuts G1 Flagship Bumblebee in Australian market

Amber Technology and Robosen Robotics unveil the Robosen G1 Flagship Bumblebee for Australia, a high-tech collectible robot priced from AUD $2,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

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Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence
Ransomware

Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence

Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program, offering partners resources and a Ransomware-Free Guarantee to boost ransomware prevention and security services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Interactive & Dicker Data expand partnership with data centres
Hybrid Cloud

Interactive & Dicker Data expand partnership with data centres

Interactive expands its partnership with Dicker Data to include data centre services, enhancing infrastructure support for Australian resellers and customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event
Digital Transformation

Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event

Visa partners with Sektor as co-host for the 2026 Hamilton Island Conference, focusing on payment innovation and tech collaboration in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Amber Technology expands DPA Microphones partnership to NZ
Film production

Amber Technology expands DPA Microphones partnership to NZ

Amber Technology has broadened its distribution partnership with DPA Microphones to include New Zealand, enhancing access to high-quality audio solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam
Digital Transformation

Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam

Westcon-Comstor has been named the first authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services in Vietnam, expanding its cloud services reach across Asia-Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Singapore channel partners aim to boost cloud capabilities
Digital Transformation

Singapore channel partners aim to boost cloud capabilities

New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals Singapore's channel partners are keen to enhance cloud skills but face significant challenges amid rising demand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities
Hybrid Cloud

Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities

New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals that 85% of channel partners prioritise enhancing cloud capabilities, yet many admit to feeling unprepared to meet demand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
CrowdStrike & Dicker Data partner to enhance ANZ security
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike & Dicker Data partner to enhance ANZ security

CrowdStrike has teamed up with Dicker Data to distribute its Falcon cybersecurity platform in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing regional security solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Rapid7 launches PACT Partner Program in APJ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rapid7 launches PACT Partner Program in APJ region

Rapid7 has launched the PACT Partner Program in the APJ region to enhance partner resources, while promoting David Quist to Director of Channel Sales APJ.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Amber Technology introduces the Ochno Room Kit for meetings
Unified Communications

Amber Technology introduces the Ochno Room Kit for meetings

Amber Technology has launched the Ochno Room Kit, a comprehensive solution for enhancing collaboration in hybrid meeting spaces, featuring dual 8K support.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Ingram Micro partners with Scality for Australasian expansion
Hybrid Cloud

Ingram Micro partners with Scality for Australasian expansion

Ingram Micro and Scality have forged a partnership to enhance the distribution of ARTESCA's object-storage software across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

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Saviynt, Chillisoft partner to boost NZ identity security
Digital Transformation

Saviynt, Chillisoft partner to boost NZ identity security

Saviynt partners with New Zealand's Chillisoft to boost identity security amid a 58% rise in cyber incidents, focusing on enterprise and government sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Westcon-Comstor launches a managed SOC solution powered by Cisco XDR, enabling UK and EMEA partners to offer cybersecurity services without hefty infrastructure costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security
Internet of Things

Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security

Westcon-Comstor has forged a strategic alliance with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security across ASEAN, safeguarding crucial infrastructure in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
European IT distribution market to grow by 3.6% in 2025
Digital Transformation

European IT distribution market to grow by 3.6% in 2025

CONTEXT has forecast a 3.6% growth in the European IT distribution market for 2025, driven by AI investments and a new PC refresh cycle amid economic recovery.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025