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Kyndryl expands Google Cloud partnership for genAI mainframe modernisation

Certified as a specialised partner for Google Cloud’s AI and Gemini models.

Peter Grassi takes the helm at Fujitsu Oceania

Was formerly Fujitsu's vice president of service delivery for Australia and New Zealand.

SoftwareOne’s Trevor Grech: Embracing human-centred approach to digital acceleration

The future of technology and work is exciting, but it’s also going to be incredibly challenging, says Grech

Dicker Data to distribute Chorus Cyber across A/NZ

Includes the vendor’s MDR and MXDR services delivered from its UK-based cyber SOC.

Legrand acquires Computer Room Solutions for data centre boost

Marks the third regional data centre-related acquisition in 18 months.

Telstra exits a number of broadband and voice products

The telco said wholesale customers have been given "plenty of notice".

Datadog to launch first Aussie data centre instance

Built on AWS.

Swoop Infrastructure deploys FTTP to properties in WA

Provides infrastructure to 1,000 properties.

Sparx Solutions invests in automation to improve third-party security

Push towards a framework that is strongly underpinned by a robust risk management approach

Trend Micro taps into ‘golden opportunity’ with new incentive programs

Focused on providing more tools to its partners.

AWS A/NZ partners key to driving modernisation of SMEs

Launches SMB competency during Sydney Partner Summit

Amazon Q Business heads to Australia through Ingram Micro

Amazon Q Business workloads exclusively within the AWS Sydney Region

DXC Technology to offer and manage Tanium’s AEM platform

Looking to shape the future of endpoint management

Chillisoft lands in Australia with Gavin Lawless at the helm

This new phase marks the beginning of a dedicated, locally led operation under Lawless’ leadership. 

Aussie partners praised at global Rapid7 partner awards for 2025

APJ Partner of the Year went to DGplex.

Dynabook appoints Angela Walker as MD of A/NZ region

26-year veteran takes the helm of company formerly known as Toshiba Client Solutions.

Access4 expands into UK with Luminate Wholesale buy

The acquisition also brings the 10-strong Luminate team into the Access4 family, ensuring a seamless transition and continuity of service for all staff. 

Zendesk launches product powered by Local Measure and Amazon

First foray since the acquisition in February

How ATech delivered mission-critical cloud hosting for Seqwater during cyclone threat

Seqwater relies on ATech to keep its corporate website online, especially during emergency events. 

Insight lands Microsoft licensing and support deal with SA govt

Scott Magill takes on A/NZ region leadership at Tenable

Magill joins Tenable from cloud data and security management company Rubrik.

AI PC dominates as HP woos partners to deliver ‘One HP’ vision

Company’s AI tools present a significant opportunity for partners to add value, HP's CEO says.

What kept the channel up at night in March?

AI, speed in business and skills were top of mind, among other issues.

Regulators move to appoint tech expert amid serious ASX CHESS concerns

Concerns surround the operational risk of CHESS and speed of ASX's remediation actions following 20 December incident.

Wild Tech hires Dirk Vorster as WA lead

Underscores the specialist’s growth and presence in Perth and WA.

SAP accelerates cloud momentum with Brian Senior and Gretta Svendsen

Two new hires for its Canberra and Sydney teams

Macquarie Cloud Services reaches top titanium status with Dell

Also makes a multimillion-dollar investment in Dell’s PowerStore scalable all-flash array storage.

Workday partners with Rimini Street to reduce support burden for customers

Providing organisations with outside expertise

Cybermate offers free cyber security to Australian registered charities

Local charities vulnerable to cyber attacks.

Yirigaa and OpenText forge partnership to empower First Nations in tech

Emphasising the importance of cultural alignment and mutual business objectives

AI ‘overhyped’ for productivity gains: Gartner

Focus should be on specific use cases.

NTT Data joins SAP PartnerEdge program

Focusing on the run track.

NSW Courts online hack under police investigation

Sensitive court files downloaded could undermine the confidence of legal professionals

OrionVM hires Anthony Woodward as chairman

Add further depth and support to the existing leadership team while allowing the company to focus on longer term strategic initiatives.

CrowdStrike aims to boost services partner growth through new partner program

Offers new incentives, training, tools, resources and support.

Pre-election 2025-26 Federal Budget: What’s in it for the tech industry? Not much

Upgrading NBN, investments in STEM, clean energy transition and the Future Made in Australia program featured a touching mention on AI. 

SUSE supporting MSPs with cloud-native solutions

Key challenges around managing compute demands and app modernisation.

Blue Crystal Solutions promotes Josh Woolston to national sales manager

Takes over from Warren Drake, who is retiring after more than 40 years in the IT industry.

Communications Alliance updates Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code

Revision includes updates on how information is collected

Kyndryl’s strategic focus on hyperscalers and embracing OEMs to meet market demand

Hyperscalers playing a “massive part” with the firm's strategy handling current events.

Northbridge and Sumo Logic launch joint managed security service

Combining to tackle complex security landscape

Pure Storage promotes Altay Ayyuce to A/NZ area VP

Ayyuce will report to Asia Pacific and Japan VP and GM Nathan Hall.

Bluechip Infotech secures Sendmarc for Aussie distribution

Focused on MSPs and resellers.

Aussie organisations underestimating cyber resilience

Disconnect between leaders and their employees on cyber security readiness.

Interactive invests in SA with Darren Broadbent hire

Presents an opportunity to shake up the SA market.

Aegis achieves SMB1001 Diamond DSI certification

Looks to partner with MSPs and MSSPs

CloudSEK discovers unverified source of Oracle Cloud breach

This incident highlights the persistent threats facing cloud environments

Microsoft wants channel partners to create their own AI agents

Will Satya Nadella’s predictions on the collapse of SaaS apps come to fruition?

NRI A/NZ and inventiveX partner to bolster tech presence in WA’s health sector

Marks a milestone in its ongoing efforts to focus on strengthening its presence in the sector

Oracle strives for partner co-innovation and specialist drive

Also plans to roll out its new partner program across A/NZ.