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.

Gigamon’s Simon Oliver rises through the ranks to lead its APAC channel

The security vendor is currently looking to backfill his previous A/NZ position.

Aussie Broadband retires costly proprietary cloud solutions for SUSE

A looming VMware renewal sees ISP move to a scalable cloud hosting platform.

Why Fusion5’s swift acquisition integrations are ‘critical’

Keeping the momentum going after acquiring GoCloud Systems, IntegrationWorks and Optimum.consulting last year.

Infosys spends $98M on The Missing Link

The deal will see TML tap into a global ecosystem and resources.

Nitro sees partners as key to disrupting PDF solutions market

APAC channel-driven revenue surged 58 per cent YOY.

Aveva Group sees opportunity to utilise MSPs with domain knowledge

Ericsson introduces partners to NetCloud AI evolution with ANA

MSP OneStep Group talks about leveraging NetCloud API and interest in ANA

Quanton hires Chris Wyman to accelerate Australian market growth

The future will be about AI integration, autonomous agents, enhanced customer experiences and responsible AI.

SAP brings Partner-Led Territories program to Australia

Ashley McGibbon talks about these changes and her leadership style

SMB maturity in AI and cloud sees need for external service providers

They don't have the skills internally to go further.

Cloudian promotes Anna Christensen and hires Victoria Meldrum

The appointments come as Cloudian experiences a surge in demand for its technology across the region.

blueAPACHE beating Victoria’s economic ‘winter’ with focus on agility

Move to new digs to accommodate growing current staff and potential for further growth to help customers with AI innovation.

CDC anticipates doubled earnings after milestone year

Expects earnings to double over the next two years.

CommsPlus adds SafeWeb to portfolio

To protect SMBs from cyber threats.

SME tech sector grappling with tough economic climate

SMEs with annual revenues under $2 million remain particularly cautious about borrowing

Pax8 hires Kelly Johnson as new regional sales leader

Johnson will work with A/NZ MSPs to leverage Pax8's cloud marketplace, academy and professional services.

Comms Group sees best revenue on record for March

Global revenue was also 26 per cent higher than the monthly average during the first half of its financial year for 2025.

Ericsson private 5G connects bulldozers at Newmont’s Cadia mine

Previously, the company was unable to connect more than two machines at distances of no more than 100 metres on Wi-Fi.

Ping Identity overhauls partner program

Driven by a strategic goal to expand market presence while recognising current partners

Ericsson promotes stalwart Ludvig Landgren to lead A/NZ

Succeeds Emilio Romeo who transitions to an advisory role for Southeast Asia.

RingCentral Aussie partners establish their voice with RingCX partner program

The UCaaS and CCaaS vendor saw 35 per cent growth of local partners in 2024.

Data exposed as education sector battles the dark web

A recent study of 100 independent schools across Australia found a total of 47,032 credentials leaked, 537 stealer logs and 785 dark web mentions. 

Customers going multivendor and multicloud: Think Solutions

Looking to diversify where they can and futureproof where they can’t.

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.

V2 brings on board ex-Deloitte Consulting principal Alvin Oh

Almost a year into receiving its $30 million commitment from Colmubia Capital.

Zebra Technologies seeks partners with AI consulting skills in new vertical pursuit

Focused on expanding into non-traditional verticals with AI

Google Cloud honours A/NZ channel at global partner awards

Mantel Group crowned A/NZ partner of the year.

Aussie Broadband extends Optus wholesale mobile contract for 5 years

Under the extended partnership, Aussie Broadband can offer Optus’ wholesale network experience.

DyFlex Solutions on track to move customers to SAP Cloud

Ahead of stop maintenance dates for SAP ERP Central Component, DyFlex co-CEO said in an interview.

Axis Communications launches Sydney experience centre

Its second in Australia.

Orro bolsters leadership with new CTO, delivery executive

Stuart Long takes over the role of CTO from Michael van Rooyen, who is leaving Orro after two years.

Arxis marks first year in business with significant growth

The momentum positions Arxis to expand its offerings, deepen partnerships and continue driving growth into new markets.