Google Cloud focuses on advancing and securing AI at Next 25

Makes advancements in security to align with AI strategy.

Google Cloud Next 25: partner go-to-market refined, agentic AI marketplace launched

Also reveals new and upcoming features for a wide range of products.

AirTrunk taps recycled water supply for Malaysian data centres

AirTrunk is actively exploring sustainable water initiatives

Celebrating thirty years of ARN

2025 marks thirty years of Australian Reseller News (ARN) in servicing our valuable channel community.

DXC hires Ex-Connetico CEO to lead A/NZ financial services portfolio

Takes over from Stephen Wooldridge.

Justin Tye joins Chillisoft board

Will help propel Chillisoft's growth momentum in A/NZ.

Fusion5 promotes Shannon Moir as director of AI

Marks a significant step for Fusion5 in further strengthening its commitment to harnessing AI as a strategic lever.

BidFin launches One Touch flexible customer payments solution

Within 15 minutes, One Touch freely integrates with all quoting and accounting platforms such as Xero, MYOB and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Trump tariffs in Australia could hit MSP margins

Is force majeure or change of law the saving grace in preventing the passing of rising SaaS costs onto customers due to the rising US dollar?

Macquarie nails Azure cloud services for Symal Group

Symal Group required an Azure specialist provider that could keep up with its "digital ambition and expertise".

Certis hires Dell’s Ng Tian Beng as new group CEO

Takes the role from Paul Chong, who will stay on as advisor to the chairman until his retirement in March 2026.

MSPs need to consider data and legal implications of AI

Scott Frew says AI is not magic enough to solve underlying infrastructure problems.

How Servers Australia will use NetApp for scalable cloud solutions

Chosen after a thorough three-month evaluation process.

Datacom builds funny AI tool for Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Funny Finder tool built using Microsoft’s Azure cloud infrastructure and open-source React.

Freshworks launches updated global partner program

Includes flexible sales engagement models, new offering for service delivery partners and improved partner services and support.

Oracle quietly admits data breach, days after lawsuit accused it of cover-up

A lawsuit filed Monday accused Oracle of failing to acknowledge a recent data breach — but the company has reportedly since informed some customers.

Westcon-Comstor’s Jacquie Young: Cloud vendor programs complicated

How to navigate these programs would make a good TED Talk, says Young.

Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions Management transition

Microsoft labels Delinea’s PCCE solution a “worthy successor”.

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.