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From prompts to production: AI will soon write most code, reshape developer roles

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicting AI could handle half of all software development within a year, driving significant productivity gains across the industry.

Atturra achieves six Microsoft solution designations

Joins a select group of Australian Microsoft sovereign partners to meet the highest benchmarks of capability and client success across the Microsoft Cloud stack.

Qualys expands recruitment of managed risk operations centre partners

Offer equips partners to drive growth by delivering enhanced managed risk operations centre services.

ServiceNow launches new AI agent solutions 

Announces AI Platform, AI Control Tower, AI Agent Fabric and more. 

Intelus inks partnership with Cyberheed

Cyberheed simplifies compliance frameworks, automates assessments and delivers real-time oversight, catering directly to the needs of modern MSPs and resellers

One on one with Amy Reynolds, AMR Technology

Along with her business partner, Morgan Rickett, the two set out to create AMR Technology, bridging a gap in the market.

Wavelink boosts mobility portfolio with Honeywell

Significantly enhances Wavelink’s mobility portfolio by offering Honeywell’s automatic identification and data capture solutions

Optus serves tailored connectivity for Menulog

The project involved more than 27,000 IoT SIMs to enable connectivity for restaurant and retail partner order pads and more than 100 enterprise mobile devices to support staff

Software Combined buys Removify

Marks the tenth acquisition for Software Combined since it was established in 2020.

WatchGuard promotes ‘pivotal’ regional director Anthony Daniel to MD 

Was first hired at the vendor in 2021. 

Barracuda Networks nets Dan McLean as A/NZ country lead 

Comes with over 25 years of IT leadership and consultative experience. 

After a brace of acquisitions, Fusion5 repositions as a transformation partner

Acquisitions and key hires see Fusion5 promote itself into the top tier.

Coro lands in Australia with Bluechip Infotech

Coro hires Demetrios Georgiou as its new A/NZ sales leader. 

NetApp on boosting the services game for partners

Chief technology evangelist Matt Watts detailed three massive opportunities for partners.

Ingram Micro Australia secures Jamf

Privacy and security for Apple products

Interactive CEO Alex Coates heralds Labor’s win as an opportunity

Risk of lagging if investments not made

Excite secures $2.8M raise for cyber and training

Microsoft tightens CSP rules, impacting partners, distributors and resellers

Changes to maximum resale price calculation for channel partner agreements

Hey MSPs, cyber security isn’t a chance for piecemeal exploitation

What cyber security professionals want MSPs to know.

NBN Co to raise wholesale plan prices from July

However, some business plans will be discounted.

Jo Masters joins Baidam as new MD

Masters emerged as a clear successor due to her technical expertise, leadership capability, commercial acumen, and alignment with Baidam’s values and vision.

Multimedia Technology gets into VR with exclusive PICO deal

Also sees MMT support PICO’s partner program.

Apple could face criminal contempt charges over ‘Apple tax’

The judge told Apple to stop preventing developers from sharing external purchasing options and barred it from imposing commissions on transactions made outside its stores.

Inside Microsoft’s plans to reshape M365 apps with AI

The evolution of the company’s productivity apps continues with the integration of generative AI tools. Microsoft's Aparna Chennapragada offers insights into what’s going on.

Penten and UK’s Amiosec form PentenAmio

The merged company’s Australian senior leadership includes Penten’s Matthew Wilson and Sarah Bailey.

Early adopters of AI in A/NZ region focus on quality, proven use cases

A/NZ investment in AI may have been delayed by availability, but it is highly focused on delivering value.

Anchoram Consulting opens office in the Great White North Canada

Next step in its international growth strategy.

What kept the channel up at night in April?

Cyber security, AI and business strategy were chief concerns, among other factors.

Symbio extends digital experience capabilities in Singapore

Unified way to manage phone numbers across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

Notitia deploys Qlik to aid South Western Sydney’s digital journey

Health professional network services adopt Qlik’s cloud analytics technology

HPE Aruba boosts NAC security, adds GreenLake ‘kill switch’

HPE Aruba Networking platforms gain tighter access controls, new zero-trust capabilities, and DDoS defense updates.

ViewSonic expands Leader distie deal

Covers ViewSonic's whole range including commercial solutions.

Is the security of SaaS offerings worth condemning?

JP Morgan Chase CISO thinks so, but analysts have questions.

Superloop streamlines digital experience for partners

Partner portal won't be a replacement for account managers

Eight network observability certifications to boost IT operations skills

Vendor certifications can validate IT professionals' experience with telemetry, traffic analysis, performance monitoring, and anomaly detection in hybrid network environments.

Palo Alto Networks to buy Protect AI, strengthen AI security platform

The acquisition will help power Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma AIRS AI security platform.

Kingsley McGarrigle joins OneStep Group

Effective 19 May, McGarrigle’s hire underscores OneStep Group's commitment to ambitious national growth objectives.

University of Melbourne switches to Rimini Street for Salesforce support

To bring stability and enhancement for the university's Mobile Learning Unit's eLearning platform.

Cisco automates AI-driven security across enterprise networks

At RSA Conference 2025, Cisco unveiled agentic AI capabilities in Cisco XDR, the latest version of Splunk SOAR, and an open-source AI security management model.

IBM aims for autonomous security operations

Also pledged to invest US$150 billion over the next five years, including facilities for manufacturing mainframe and quantum computers.

Akamai updates partner program for API security services

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation partners program updated as well.

Rubrik’s regional VP A/NZ David Rajkovic works to provide more local support for partners

Adds two new resources to the local channel team.

NSW Police nets Sydney man for alleged unauthorised access of NSW court registry website

Following an investigation that started in March.

European tech firm rallies for digital sovereignty amid rising tech nationalism globally

As global tensions mount and digital infrastructure becomes a geopolitical fault line, European companies and policymakers are aligning to reclaim control over data, platforms, and innovation.

Do Aussie cowboy MSPs need to be reined in with regulation?

ARN investigates the growing discontent with MSPs not securing their SMB customers properly.

Has Oracle knocked SAP off the ERP throne?

A new study estimates that Oracle became the leading provider of ERP applications in 2024, stealing a position that SAP had held since the early 1980s.

Cloudian’s Anna Christensen works on solidifying channel partnerships

Stepping out of marketing and into a channel role.

Sektor Cyber secures OPSWAT for A/NZ distie portfolio

The distributor was chosen based on its ability to execute growth initiatives.

Pax8 APAC Academy’s Elliot Seeto takes on channel manager APAC role at Harmony SASE Check Point

Known for his support of MSPs and partners.

Logicalis extends SOC with Cisco XDR

One of the first APAC partners to launch it as a global managed service.