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Dwayne

Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns

2 days ago
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NZD $173,000 average ransomware cost masks deeper losses as QBE data shows preparation can trim cyber claims by 20% and protect trust.
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Claroty appoints John Ryan to lead global partner push

2 days ago
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Claroty names John Ryan as Vice President of Worldwide Partner Ecosystem to expand its xCelerate programme and deepen global channel reach.
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Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem

3 days ago
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Claroty taps John Ryan to expand its worldwide partner network as the cyber security firm sharpens indirect sales for industrial environments.
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Peer Software expands partner programme for hybrid file data

3 days ago
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Peer Software deepens channel push with enhanced Partner Programme, adding incentives, training and a file analysis tool for hybrid environments.
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Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%

4 days ago
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Extreme says adoption of Platform ONE is growing as customers across aviation, healthcare and education report sharper efficiency gains and lower running costs.
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CrowdStrike expands MSSP push across Japan & Asia Pacific

4 days ago
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CrowdStrike deepens managed security push in Japan and Asia Pacific with Dicker Data and Otsuka to reach more SMBs through channel partners.
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LogicMonitor taps Chillisoft for ANZ expansion push

5 days ago
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LogicMonitor teams up with Chillisoft to widen Australia and New Zealand reach, as the monitoring software group eyes a new local data centre.
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Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

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Gallagher Security Chief Executive Mark Junge says culture, talent and investment have driven the firm's global expansion and high-security market gains.
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SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners

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Deloitte, Microsoft and Intel among SAS partner awards winners as global software vendor spotlights channel growth across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
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SentinelOne appoints Shah as Channel Director for ANZ & APJ distribution

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SentinelOne taps Shah to expand partner network across Australia, New Zealand and APJ as AI-driven threat shifts lift channel demand.
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Syndigo launches SynapseGo for agentic PXM workflows

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Syndigo rolls out SynapseGo to let marketers and eCommerce teams trigger approved product data workflows by chat, aiming to cut manual effort.
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iManage appoints Ryan Begin & David Zember to partner roles

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iManage strengthens its global partner push with two senior hires as the software group looks to widen ecosystem links and sharpen channel execution.
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Identity security warning as AI agents fuel cyber risk

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Security chiefs warn organisations that AI agents, machine accounts and stolen credentials are shifting cyber risk from the perimeter to identity.
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Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief

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Synthflow names Matt Alexander Vice President of Channel and Alliances to deepen partner ties and drive international AI growth.
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Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand

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Trust Panda opens Auckland hub with local YubiKey stock for New Zealand buyers as phishing fears drive demand for stronger authentication.
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Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong

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Westcon Solutions wins Hong Kong and Macau distribution deal to back UiPath partners with services, engineering support and AI automation tools.
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Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status

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Tech Data gains Microsoft Frontier Distributor status as Asia Pacific partners seek stronger cloud, security and training support.
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Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer

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Syspro appoints Chief Revenue Officer Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer in a planned handover, as Jaco Maritz moves to a board role.
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Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals

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Entrust joins forces with Chillisoft to bolster ANZ cyber defences, blending identity, education and quantum-ready security expertise.
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Synnex New Zealand lifts profit as revenue barely grows

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Synnex New Zealand lifts annual profit to NZD $2.49 million on stronger margins, despite minimal revenue growth and weaker cash flow.