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Kaspersky taps ex-Microsoft talent for APAC channel head role

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky appoints Naina Parhar, ex-Microsoft talent, as APAC head of channel sales to drive regional growth and enhance cybersecurity distribution frameworks.
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Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after 'strong channel partner focus'

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
​Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market's performance over the third quarter in 2017.
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Exclusive interview: HPE talk local channel development

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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edge computing
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multi-cloud
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channel development
Marina Fronek, HPE GM and director for channels and alliances gives us an update on the channel space going into 2018.
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CompTIA's nine steps to building a successful channel business

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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sales
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comptia
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channel development
CompTIA has outlined nine steps for building a successful channel business, including validating the market and choosing the right partners.
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Canalys outline their big channel predictions for 2018

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Steve Brazier made a total of 6 predictions, ranging from the more modest to some that are quite a bit more controversial.
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Y Soft: Channel training needs to be about more than the product

Sat, 4th Nov 2017
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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microsoft
Y Soft says given the surge of digital transformation and cloud, vendors need to be looking at ways to add value to their channel partners.
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Oki Data Australia appoints new ANZ managing director

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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supply chain
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oki data
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sales
Alex Kawamura will take the position, and will be responsible for company's sales, marketing, account management, partner channel strategy.
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Forcepoint looks to fuel partner growth with new appointments

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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casb
The company has put on Tom Flink as vice president of global channel sales and Robert Cipriani as senior channel manager for ANZ.
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DNA Connect adds PacketLight optical networking to portfolio

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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optical networking
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dna connect
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channel development
DNA Connect has inked a deal to add optical networking vendor PacketLight Networks to its connectivity portfolio locally.
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Avnet announces new president for Asia Pacific operations

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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supply chain
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channel development
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distributors
Avnet today announced the promotion of Frederick Fu to the role of president for Asia Pacific – effective immediately.
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Avaya hones in on ANZ with flurry of channel appointments

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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avaya
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channel development
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channel infrastructure
Following the disruption of bankruptcy filings in the US, Avaya has made a number of job commitments in ANZ to build on its continued transformation.
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Tim Murphy returns to Arbor Networks as country manager for ANZ

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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ddos
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arbor networks
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channel development
After a decade away, Tim Murphy has returned to Arbor Networks to be in charge of channel initiatives and driving sales.
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Hemisphere Technologies hires Kirk Jones to help navigate the channel

Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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partner programmes
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hemisphere technologies
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channel development
Jones says the role of channel director will be both challenging and rewarding, and couldn't be more pleased to join Hemisphere Technologies.
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New story, new opportunities as IBM refocuses on Kiwi channel

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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edutech
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data analytics
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cloud services
His new role at IBM has opened Mark Baker's eyes to new opportunities IBM presents for the channel. Now he's on a mission to share that.
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Informatica unveils new global channel partner program

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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informatica
Informatica launches program designed to make lives easier for distributors and resellers by extending product portfolio to a wider range of customers.
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CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2017 predicts fruitful year for tech

Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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channel development
Tech channel association CompTIA says tech will continue to shape the world and industry executives are entering the new year with a positive outlook.
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Dell Boomi hires new business development VP to head global channel

Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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partner programmes
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channel development
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boomi
Dell Boomi's global partner channel has a new lead as David Tavolaro takes over as the company's vice president of business development.
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CompTIA welcomes five new faces to Executive Council for ANZ Channel Community

Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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comptia
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channel development
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managing director
CompTIA welcomes five new executive council members to its ANZ Channel Community, with The Missing Link general manager Karen Drewitt as new chair.
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Cin7 ties together Amazon Seller integration to keep sales soaring

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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supply chain
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amazon
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channel development
The native integration includes all four Amazon Channels, will also help merchandise manufacturers, private labelers and wholesalers through Amazon.
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New solution turns the NZ channel on its head

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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saas
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microsoft
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dicker data
The cloud era has brought wide and sweeping changes - not least of all the roles of resellers and distributors, which have been turned on their heads.