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By Sasha Karen 1 Aug 2025 6 mins Business Operations IT Leadership Mergers and Acquisitions news DXC creates AI platform to help self-insured employers Combining AI and human expertise. By Lilia Guan 1 Aug 2025 2 mins Artificial Intelligence Industry news DyFlex increases SAP capabilities with Bluetree Solutions acquisition Perth-based SAP partner stated in February it was on the lookout to buy a capable company. By Lilia Guan 1 Aug 2025 3 mins Business Operations Enterprise Applications Mergers and Acquisitions news NinjaOne nabs Elastic VP Geoff Davies as A/NZ country manager Comes to the role with 15 years of leadership experience. By Sasha Karen 31 Jul 2025 2 mins Careers IT Management Software Development news Optus goes with Google Cloud for agentic AI Augmenting human customer service agents with AI By Lilia Guan 31 Jul 2025 2 mins Artificial Intelligence Business Operations news Atturra to acquire Blue Connections IT for up to $25.5M in managed services boost The cost is $18 million up front, with an additional $7.5 million on offer based on key targets. By Sasha Karen 31 Jul 2025 2 mins Business Operations Managed Service Providers Mergers and Acquisitions news EDGE 2025: Partners on the hunt for new customers amid demand for AI and data skills The desire for new customers ranked higher than all other priorities, including growing annuity revenue. By Sasha Karen 30 Jul 2025 4 mins Artificial Intelligence Business Operations Careers news US AI project Stargate struggles to get off the ground Ambitious plans are being scaled back as the project struggles to find partners. By Andy Patrizio 26 Jul 2025 3 mins Artificial Intelligence Business Operations Industry news CISPE seeks to annul Broadcom’s VMware takeover Cloud infrastructure group claims European regulator ‘under-estimated risk of the deal.’ By Paul Barker 25 Jul 2025 5 mins Cloud Computing Mergers and Acquisitions Vendors and Providers news HPE promotes Mark Ablett to Networking APJ sales charge Brings 25 years of experience to the table, including nearly seven years at Juniper Networks. By Sasha Karen 25 Jul 2025 2 mins Careers Networking Vendors and Providers news Nominations open for ARN Innovation Awards 2025 Set for Thursday, 27 November, the Innovation Awards will bring the industry together at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney. By Julia Talevski 25 Jul 2025 4 mins Innovation Awards Managed Service Providers Vendors and Providers news Smart hybrid cloud adoption for an AI-driven digital world Versent, Nutanix and IBM discuss balancing cost, efficiency and innovation. By Lilia Guan 25 Jul 2025 9 mins Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing news Apple wants to build a circular manufacturing economy The big consulting firm, McKinsey, has published an Apple case study explaining work on a circular manufacturing ecosystem. By Jonny Evans 25 Jul 2025 4 mins Business Operations Industry Vendors and Providers news Datacom moves service management to ServiceNow Will be “pivotal in transforming experiences and outcomes” for customers. By Lilia Guan 24 Jul 2025 3 mins Business Operations Digital Transformation Managed Service Providers news Trump gets aggressive with new US AI action plan Goal is to come out on top in global race, but groups such as Center for Democracy & Technology have major concerns. By Paul Barker 24 Jul 2025 6 mins Artificial Intelligence Government Industry news Infotrust bridges cyber security with business strategy Sees complexity in the cyber security industry, requiring better support for customers and MSPs. By Lilia Guan 24 Jul 2025 10 mins Managed Service Providers Security news Red Hat boosts partner engagement with new programmes and resources Program recognises partners’ technical expertise and proven service capabilities. By Rob O'Neill 24 Jul 2025 2 mins Enterprise Applications Vendors and Providers news Leader launches Ubiquiti’s UniFi partner program in Australia Providing MSPs and channel partners with access to the vendor's Campus and Enterprise range of products. By Lilia Guan 24 Jul 2025 2 mins Cloud Computing Vendors and Providers news Rimini Street breaks University of Melbourne out of its cycle of Oracle upgrades Uses Rimini Support, Rimini Connect and Rimini Protect for its Oracle Database, EBS and Hyperion systems. By Sasha Karen 24 Jul 2025 3 mins Business Operations Digital Transformation IT Management news Microsoft Fabric to lose auto-generated semantic models Microsoft is moving more of the data governance workload to users, but says that this will lead to greater accountability and transparency. By Anirban Ghoshal 24 Jul 2025 5 mins Enterprise Applications Software Development Vendors and Providers news Top 10 MCP vulnerabilities: The hidden risks of AI integrations Model Context Protocol (MCP) use is increasing in popularity for connecting AI agents to data sources, and other services. But so too are vulnerabilities that bring unique risks to agentic systems. By Maria Korolov 23 Jul 2025 10 mins Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology Security news Leader gets rugged with Durabook distie deal Covering laptops, tablets and accessories. By Sasha Karen 23 Jul 2025 2 mins Business Operations Computers and Peripherals Vendors and Providers news Cisco extends ICP with Curtain University to its Singapore campus To be opened in October 2025. By Lilia Guan 23 Jul 2025 3 mins Industry Networking Vendors and Providers news It might be time for IT to consider AI models that don’t steal The major LLMs today are legal landmines, providing no visibility into training data that may violate copyrights, patents, trademarks, and more. Is there a safer option? By Evan Schuman 22 Jul 2025 9 mins Artificial Intelligence Business Operations news Qlik requires deeper understanding of strategy from its partners Building trust to capture the value of AI for customers with partners like Notitia. By Lilia Guan 22 Jul 2025 6 mins Artificial Intelligence Vendors and Providers news Slipstream Cyber bolsters senior leadership with dual hires Hires David Kaplan and Steve MacDonald. By Sasha Karen 22 Jul 2025 2 mins Business Operations Careers Security news Telstra expands Infosys partnership under Connected Future 30 strategy Telco broadens international reach through IT service provider. By Lilia Guan 22 Jul 2025 3 mins Broadband Business Operations IT Management news Ethics at the heart of Anchoram Consulting’s expansion plans Sticking to foundational principles as local firm opens Canada arm. By Lilia Guan 21 Jul 2025 6 mins Business Operations news Sysdig keeps its partners to a ‘vital few’ From 300 to 400 down to 10 per geographic theatre. By Sasha Karen 21 Jul 2025 3 mins Cloud Computing Security Vendors and Providers news Evolving the Aussie technology service teams of tomorrow Two local IT service providers share what these teams look like in their organisation. By Lilia Guan 21 Jul 2025 9 mins Artificial Intelligence Careers news Consultancy nexwave launches to tackle AI, data and cloud Helmed by Matt Salmanzadeh and Carl Lowenborg. By Sasha Karen 21 Jul 2025 3 mins Artificial Intelligence Business Operations Careers news Microsoft SharePoint zero-day breach hits on-prem servers Reveals a growing pattern: partial technical disclosures are sufficient for sophisticated adversaries to reconstruct and launch targeted exploits. By Gyana Swain 21 Jul 2025 6 mins Security news AI and cloud spend offers relief in IT services slowdown Enterprises remained cautious in the face of uncertain macro conditions By Lilia Guan 18 Jul 2025 5 mins Artificial Intelligence Business Operations Cloud Computing news Infosys to deploy enterprise platform suite for Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Working with SAP to transform systems in a network used across nearly 300 schools. By Sasha Karen 18 Jul 2025 2 mins Business Operations Cloud Computing Digital Transformation news Home Affairs revamps security to tackle cyber and critical infrastructure threats Hamish Hansford to head the newly created team. By Lilia Guan 18 Jul 2025 6 mins Government Managed Service Providers news How AI is reshaping Slack The company wants users to see Slack as a ‘work operating system,’ says chief product officer Rob Seaman. He offered a look at how Slack is incorporating new AI tools in the popular collaboration software. By Agam Shah 18 Jul 2025 4 mins Artificial Intelligence Business Operations Software Development news Accenture reimagines IT operations with agentic AI The global consulting firm has built an AI-powered integration platform to support IT operations. By Thor Olavsrud 17 Jul 2025 6 mins Artificial Intelligence IT Management news Sectigo boosts APAC leadership for regional expansion with ex-DigiCert talent Hires Ray Garnie as vice president of sales, Ryan Philp as A/NZ regional sales director and Gabriel Chan as APAC solutions engineer. By Sasha Karen 17 Jul 2025 2 mins Business Operations Careers Security news Datadog adds local availability through AWS Sydney Region Meets the needs of organisations in highly regulated sectors. By Lilia Guan 17 Jul 2025 2 mins Cloud Computing Vendors and Providers news Changes looming for VMware partners yet again VCSP program will end on October 31st, with a new program starting in November. By Lilia Guan 17 Jul 2025 4 mins Business Operations Cloud Computing Vendors and Providers news Microsoft updates requirements and benefits for partners Focused on its three priorities and solutions areas for FY26. By Sasha Karen and Lilia Guan 16 Jul 2025 10 mins Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Vendors and Providers news Netpoleon to fill Skybox gap with FireMon Direct replacement of Skybox after it shut down operations. By Lilia Guan 16 Jul 2025 2 mins Security Vendors and Providers news Infotrust secures Jan Zeilinga for CISO role Bringing over 20 years' experience to the MSSP. By Lilia Guan 16 Jul 2025 2 mins Careers Security news Dicker Data adds Optus to its telco division in key mobility play Capturing the notable shift in mid-market business customers wanting dedicated mobility services. By Lilia Guan 16 Jul 2025 5 mins Business Operations Mobile Vendors and Providers news OpenAI goes for Microsoft’s jugular — its Office productivity suite The ChatGPT maker is eyeing the launch of its own productivity suite with generative AI built in, directly attacking Microsoft’s multibillion dollar Microsoft 365 office suite business. By Preston Gralla 15 Jul 2025 6 mins Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Applications Software Development news Power, performance and partnerships: Sharon AI’s US data centre play Working with the likes of NextDC, Equinix and CDC for colocation in Australia. By Sasha Karen 15 Jul 2025 6 mins Artificial Intelligence Business Operations Data Center news Atturra builds momentum with half-year revenue growth IT service provider was managing some margin and profitability pressures. By Lilia Guan 15 Jul 2025 2 mins Business Operations Industry news Wavelink bolsters OT portfolio with Penguin Solutions The partnership will also support Wavelink’s OT Masters initiative. By Lilia Guan 15 Jul 2025 2 mins Security Vendors and Providers news Support Fusion launches ticketing integration platform for MSPs and SIs With backing from global venture capital firm Antler. By Sasha Karen 15 Jul 2025 3 mins Managed Service Providers Software Development Vendors and Providers news Optus-led consortium to launch and operate sovereign LEO satellite The telco will handle spacecraft operation from Sydney. By Sasha Karen 14 Jul 2025 4 mins Government Industry Networking 12345678910…126 EDGE NewsExclusive EDGE Research: Partner strategy vs customer expectations – are you aligned?Participants will have the chance to win a free online course taught by Nick Abrahams at Bond University, titled GenAI Productivity Training for Executives. By Julia Talevski11 Jul 20254 mins EDGEEmerging TechnologyManaged Service Providers Read the Article news EDGE 2025: The age of ecosystem intelligence Transcends CEO Ashleigh Vogstad will be a keynote speaker at EDGE 2025. 17 Jun 2025 4 mins Digital Transformation EDGE IT Leadership news EDGE 2025: Smart partnerships in the AI economy Norton Rose Fulbright global leader of digital transformation Nick Abrahams will be leading the discussion as a keynote speaker at EDGE 2025. 5 Jun 2025 4 mins EDGE Managed Service Providers Vendors and Providers news EDGE 2025: Reaching a new generation of IT buyers Stephen Scheeler will keynote EDGE 2025: The Channel FutureScape. 27 May 2025 4 mins EDGE Emerging Technology news EDGE 2025: The A/NZ Channel FutureScape Launch Partner registrations are now open for EDGE 2025 taking place from 27 to 30 July 2025 at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast. 11 Apr 2025 7 mins EDGE Vendors and Providers news EDGE 2025: The A/NZ Channel FutureScape – How transformation will impact the new tech ecosystem Register your interest in EDGE 2025. Taking place from 27 to 30 July 2025 at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast. 3 Feb 2025 4 mins EDGE Managed Service Providers Vendors and Providers news EDGE 2024: Properly preparing for M&A Sellers need to understand market players, their pain points and requirements. 31 Jul 2024 4 mins Business Operations IT Management Industry news EDGE 2024: Exploring the real world possibilities of AI The waves of AI usage shows the need for organisations to proactively support their workforce 30 Jul 2024 5 mins Government Industry news EDGE 2024: The New Frontier The leading A/NZ conference has been reimagined in 2024, at a new location and Susan Searle named as EDGE Ambassador. 26 Feb 2024 3 mins Emerging Technology Innovation Managed Service Providers news Register your interest in EDGE 2024 The new-look EDGE 2024 conference will be held from 28 – 30 July 2024 at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast. 13 Dec 2023 2 mins Industry news Power line-up of CIOs and technology executives for EDGE 2023 Speakers include Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, AstraZeneca, Loyalty NZ, Gallagher Bassett Australia, Leonardo, Department of Home Affairs, Queensland government, WorkCover Queensland, Cyber GC, 7 Rules Cyber, VMCH, New Aim and DDA Labs. 26 Jul 2023 6 mins Computers and Peripherals news EDGE Research: Are partners aligned to customers? Research findings are tailored specifically to the A/NZ market. 10 Jul 2023 4 mins Computers and Peripherals news Global innovation and strategic futurist Dr Mark van Rijmenam to headline EDGE 2023 Set for 29 July to 2 August at the Novotel in the Sunshine Coast, the A/NZ-specific conference will bring together more than 380 delegates. 19 Jun 2023 4 mins Industry 12 Awards NewsARN WIICTA 2025: Meet the WinnersHighlights from ARN WIICTA 2025.By Julia Talevski21 May 202515 mins CareersIT LeadershipWIICTA Read here news In Pictures ARN WIICTA 2025: Industry celebrates female excellence Highlights from ARN WIICTA 2025 By Julia Talevski 20 May 2025 6 mins Careers IT Leadership WIICTA news Winners revealed for ARN WIICTA 2025 More than 500 attendees graced Doltone House at Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney on 15 May, placing female achievement and accomplishment in the spotlight. By Julia Talevski 15 May 2025 22 mins Careers IT Leadership WIICTA news Finalists revealed for Women in ICT Awards 2025 186 finalists from a pool of over 102 organisations and more than 300 nominations submitted. By Julia Talevski 17 Mar 2025 12 mins IT Leadership Vendors and Providers WIICTA news Brennan enters long term WIICTA partnership as part of broader diversity commitment The WIICTA sponsorship agreement spans for three years. By Staff Writer 4 Mar 2025 5 mins Careers IT Leadership Managed Service Providers news Nominations extended for Women in ICT Awards 2025 Set for Thursday 15 May at Doltone House in Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney By Julia Talevski 13 Feb 2025 5 mins Careers IT Leadership WIICTA news Nominations open for Women in ICT Awards 2025 Set for Thursday 15 May at Doltone House in Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney By Julia Talevski 16 Jan 2025 5 mins Careers Industry Managed Service Providers news In Pictures: ARN WIICTA 2024 Celebration Lunch Highlights from ARN 2024 celebration lunch By Julia Talevski 26 Sep 2024 12 mins Careers IT Leadership WIICTA news In Pictures: ARN WIICTA 2024 Welcome Reception Highlights from the ARN WIICTA 2024 Welcome Reception. By Julia Talevski 25 Sep 2024 4 mins Careers Emerging Technology Industry news Winners revealed for ARN Women in ICT Awards 2024 The industry-defining celebration took place at Doltone House on Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney on 19 September. #WIICTA By Julia Talevski 19 Sep 2024 19 mins Careers IT Leadership Innovation news ARN Women in ICT Awards 2023: and the winners are… More than 620 attendees came together under the ARN roof to set a new industry benchmark in for female excellence in Sydney. #WIICTA By Julia Talevski 26 May 2023 4 mins Enterprise Applications news ARN extends nominations for Women in ICT Awards Submissions close on 10 March. By Julia Talevski 3 Mar 2023 5 mins Industry news Nominations open for ARN Women in ICT Awards 2023 Submissions will close on Friday 3 March. By Julia Talevski 31 Jan 2023 6 mins Enterprise Applications news ARN unveils finalists as Women in ICT Awards hits new heights in Australia Mirroring the entire local ecosystem, 240 finalists (220 individuals and 20 companies) make the shortlist from a pool of over 120 organisations and more than 325 nominations, spanning partner, telco, vendor and distributor businesses #WIICTA By James Henderson 20 Apr 2022 16 mins Industry news Meet the WIICTA winner: Jane Livesey of Cognizant Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) has celebrated gender diversity and recognised female excellence across the Australia tech channel since first launching in 2012, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female front runners who have become By Leon Spencer 16 Mar 2022 6 mins Industry news Meet the WIICTA winner: Kelly Griffith of Slack Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) has celebrated gender diversity and recognised female excellence across the Australia tech channel since first launching in 2012, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female front runners who have become By Sasha Karen 11 Mar 2022 5 mins Industry news Meet the WIICTA winner: Ayesha Khokhar of Empired Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) has celebrated gender diversity and recognised female excellence across the Australia tech channel since first launching in 2012, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female front runners who have become By Leon Spencer 4 Mar 2022 3 mins Business Operations news Meet the WIICTA winner: Seema Hyne of Cisco Hyne was a behind Cisco’s MentorMe program and sits of the Diversity Council of Australia. By Eleanor Dickinson 2 Mar 2022 4 mins Business Operations news Meet the WIICTA winner: Vanessa Sulikowski of Cisco Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) has celebrated gender diversity and recognised female excellence across the Australia tech channel since first launching in 2012, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female front runners who have become By Leon Spencer 17 Feb 2022 5 mins Enterprise Applications news Meet the WIICTA winner: Shamane Tan of Sekuro Shamane built up the confidence of Privasec – now part of Sekuro – to do business at home as well as abroad. 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