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Hills appoints CEO, David Lenz, as MD
Supply Chain

Hills appoints CEO, David Lenz, as MD

David Lenz appointed managing director of Hills as part of company's ongoing transformational journey. Challenges with Milestone Systems still unresolved.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Wavelink expecting expansion of Fortinet security business in 2018
Firewalls

Wavelink expecting expansion of Fortinet security business in 2018

The company reports that - from a zero base - security now represents around 30% of Wavelink's Fortinet revenues.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
NSW government taps 13 IT companies for ICT services panel
Lenovo

NSW government taps 13 IT companies for ICT services panel

Ingram Micro, Data#3, Acer and Lenovo (amongst others) will all deliver services for NSW government departments.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Colasoft lands on Aussie shores with PlexNet partnership
Partner Programmes

Colasoft lands on Aussie shores with PlexNet partnership

The deal will give PlexNet full distribution rights over Colasoft's suite of network analysis solutions in local markets.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Panasonic appoints Christopher Larson as sales engineer
Panasonic

Panasonic appoints Christopher Larson as sales engineer

Larson will be instrumental in building and maintaining strong relationships with key business partners such as Panasonic's distribution network.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Global Stories

Distributors stories

Apple products for PoS available through Sektor AU in industry first
Health Technologies

Apple products for PoS available through Sektor AU in industry first

Sektor to distribute Apple products in Australia, adding iPad range, iMacs, MacBooks and Apple TV to portfolio.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Despite H1 revenue drop, Hills expect a profitable year
Unified Communications

Despite H1 revenue drop, Hills expect a profitable year

Hills attributes the fall in revenue to the exiting of the unprofitable NBN satellite installation business and a shortfall in antenna sales.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Orca Tech expand distie profile with ExtraHop contract
Cybersecurity

Orca Tech expand distie profile with ExtraHop contract

ExtraHop and Orca Tech have partnered up to provide complete network insights for Australian and New Zealand customers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Tech Data partners with Dbvisit in ANZ
Oracle

Tech Data partners with Dbvisit in ANZ

Tech Data will distribute Dbvisit's Oracle data solutions in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its offerings and creating new revenue streams for partners.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Hills and Milestone Systems to trade punches in court
Software-as-a-Service

Hills and Milestone Systems to trade punches in court

Hills Limited slams Milestone Systems' request to have it wound up, calling it an abuse of power, as both companies prepare for a court battle this month.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
You're invited: MS Elevate helps businesses get the most out of the modern workplace
Microsoft

You're invited: MS Elevate helps businesses get the most out of the modern workplace

Microsoft Elevate in Auckland to help businesses navigate digital transformation, featuring real-life applications and case studies from New Zealand firms.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Schneider Electric announces the winners of the APC Partner Awards
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric announces the winners of the APC Partner Awards

The awards are designed to celebrate the individuals and partners who have contributed to the success of APC by Schneider Electric.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Ingram Micro strengthens its presence in APAC with new cloud marketplace
Microsoft

Ingram Micro strengthens its presence in APAC with new cloud marketplace

Ingram Micro expands its APAC footprint by launching a new cloud marketplace in Malaysia, tapping into the region's growing demand for cloud solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Ingram Micro inks ANZ distribution agreement with Lookout
Endpoint Protection

Ingram Micro inks ANZ distribution agreement with Lookout

The agreement will see Lookout's range of mobile security products and services distributed within the ANZ region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Australian retailers set to face a tough market in 2018
Atradius

Australian retailers set to face a tough market in 2018

Australian retailers brace for financially tough 2018 due to mortgage stress pressing consumer spending and a rise in insolvencies post-Christmas.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Distributors stories

You're invited: Don't miss the Comstor, NetApp, and Cisco BBQ
Cisco

You're invited: Don't miss the Comstor, NetApp, and Cisco BBQ

The original ingredients of Cisco, NetApp and Comstor remain the same, but the blend is changing subtly to meet customers' increasing appetite for DX.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Partners rock out thanks to Ruckus and Connector Systems
Network Infrastructure

Partners rock out thanks to Ruckus and Connector Systems

Ruckus and Connector Systems sent one lucky winner to the Foo Fighters. Check out what one partner has to say about the experience.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018