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TrustedTech joins Microsoft's Unified for Partners programme
Digital Transformation

TrustedTech joins Microsoft's Unified for Partners programme

Early access to Microsoft's new support model could improve response times for TrustedTech customers as the partner programme rolls out globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026
Digital Transformation

What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026

Many organisations face higher renewal costs as Microsoft tightens Enterprise Agreement access and shifts customers toward newer licensing models.

By Fran Smaller • 8 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status
Digital Transformation

Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status

The accreditation strengthens Tech Data's role in helping Asia-Pacific partners sell Microsoft cloud services, security tools and AI products.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Climb Global buys interworks.cloud in EUR €8.0m deal
Cloud Security

Climb Global buys interworks.cloud in EUR €8.0m deal

Climb Global acquires Greece-based cloud distributor interworks.cloud in an EUR €8.0m deal to grow its Microsoft-focused reach in SE Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Huntress partners with Sherweb to expand MSP cybersecurity access
Security Information and Event Management

Huntress partners with Sherweb to expand MSP cybersecurity access

Huntress teams up with Sherweb to offer MSPs in the UK, Ireland and North America enhanced access to advanced cybersecurity solutions via Sherweb's marketplace.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Revyz launches new tool to aid Atlassian solution partners
Cloud Services

Revyz launches new tool to aid Atlassian solution partners

Revyz has launched the 'Revyz Assessment Manager for Atlassian Cloud', streamlining governance and security assessments for Solution Partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Amdocs Charging powers 5G monetisation with advanced cloud solutions
Unified Communications

Amdocs Charging powers 5G monetisation with advanced cloud solutions

Amdocs is making big waves in supporting the telecommunications industry's ongoing transformation in the 5G era.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Ingram Micro launches AI readiness service for SMBs in ANZ
Artificial Intelligence

Ingram Micro launches AI readiness service for SMBs in ANZ

Ingram Micro has introduced an AI readiness service for SMBs in Australia and New Zealand, offering tools, workshops, and support to enhance Microsoft 365 AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
ECI integrates Alora with M1 ERP, to support APAC digitisation
Enterprise Resource Planning

ECI integrates Alora with M1 ERP, to support APAC digitisation

ECI Software Solutions has integrated its machine monitoring software, Alora, with the M1 ERP system, offering real-time data access and smart decision-making tools.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform for technical professionals
Cybersecurity

Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform for technical professionals

Westcon-Comstor unveils Tech ConneX - a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer platform boosting professional growth and knowledge sharing amongst technical tech professionals in EMEA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Exclusive: Why WithSecure continues to expand and evolve
Partner Programmes

Exclusive: Why WithSecure continues to expand and evolve

In an exclusive interview, WithSecure VP of APAC and Japan for Cloud Protection, Jussi Wäre, discusses growth in cybersecurity and cloud solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Ping's unveils a new solution for a passwordless future
Multi-factor authentication

Ping's unveils a new solution for a passwordless future

PingOne is a cloud solution that helps enterprises accelerate passwordless initiatives and make customers' digital experiences convenient and seamless.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023
OVHcloud expands in APAC with the first data centre in India
DataCentre infrastructure

OVHcloud expands in APAC with the first data centre in India

OVHcloud continues APAC expansion by opening a data centre in India to meet the region's needs for trusted and sustainable cloud solutions.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
Leading Edge Data Centres and RackCorp offer cloud solutions
Storage

Leading Edge Data Centres and RackCorp offer cloud solutions

LEDC Cloud Services, using RackCorp's infrastructure, enables businesses to directly connect to public and private clouds through IaaS and storage solutions.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023

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BDO Digital named finalist for 2025 Microsoft Americas award
Digital Transformation

BDO Digital named finalist for 2025 Microsoft Americas award

BDO Digital is a finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Americas Partner of the Year - Systems Integrator Canada Award, recognised for its innovative AI solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million
Virtualisation

Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million

Atturra will acquire IT firm Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million, expanding its managed services and national presence by August 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market

IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
DXC Technology chosen to help digitise SA's mineral resources sector
Power / Energy

DXC Technology chosen to help digitise SA's mineral resources sector

South Australian Department for Energy and Mining selects DXC Technology to deliver a new Mining and Exploration Regulation System (MERS).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023