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2019 Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners named
Partner Programmes

2019 Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners named

Intergen, Datacom, Spark, and Exeed are amongst the winners at this year's Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards, which were announced last night in Auckland.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019

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ShareGate launches MCP for Microsoft 365 governance
Software-as-a-Service

ShareGate launches MCP for Microsoft 365 governance

IT teams can now spot oversharing and AI-readiness risks in Microsoft 365 from one chat window, as governance workloads rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Huntress signs ANZ distribution deal with Dicker Data
Cloud Security

Huntress signs ANZ distribution deal with Dicker Data

More ANZ resellers can now access Huntress tools as the deal aims to help smaller firms counter rising email and remote-access attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ
Software-as-a-Service

Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ

Partners in Australia and New Zealand will get AI training and sales tools as demand rises for ERP guidance that delivers faster value.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Fusion5 named global finalist for 2025 Dynamics 365 Service award
Unified Communications

Fusion5 named global finalist for 2025 Dynamics 365 Service award

Fusion5 is a global finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Service Partner of the Year Award, recognised for rapid AI-driven customer service solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
UBE Marketing launches to support B2B clients in Microsoft sector
Marketing Technologies

UBE Marketing launches to support B2B clients in Microsoft sector

Alvin Paronda has launched UBE Marketing to support B2B clients and Microsoft partners with tailored marketing strategies and expert guidance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Cavell launches AI tool to streamline channel partnerships
Microsoft

Cavell launches AI tool to streamline channel partnerships

Cavell has unveiled Channel Insights, an AI platform designed to modernise how IT and telecoms firms identify and manage channel partnerships.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Barhead wins Microsoft ANZ Social Impact award for CFP solution
Partner Programmes

Barhead wins Microsoft ANZ Social Impact award for CFP solution

Barhead Solutions has been honoured with the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for its innovative Consensus for Purpose solution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards

Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
LambdaTest: Microsoft's 2023 Partner of the Year finalist
Software Development

LambdaTest: Microsoft's 2023 Partner of the Year finalist

LambdaTest has been named a finalist of the 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year award for cloud-native app development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
Datacom achieves Microsoft Solutions Partner designation
Public Cloud

Datacom achieves Microsoft Solutions Partner designation

Datacom has achieved Partner designations across security, modern work, digital and app innovation, data and AI, and infrastructure.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2022
Mobile Mentor named 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year for modern endpoint management
Partner Programmes

Mobile Mentor named 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year for modern endpoint management

The New Zealand-based company was singled out by Microsoft especially for its work with the Nashville-based caregiving organisation, Alive Hospice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2021
Fusion5 named Microsoft New Zealand Partner of the Year
Partner Programmes

Fusion5 named Microsoft New Zealand Partner of the Year

The company was recognised at Microsoft's Partner of the Year Awards, which acknowledge partners showing excellence in solutions based on Microsoft technology.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021

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Chris Huntingford appointed ANS AI director for 2024 push
Digital Transformation

Chris Huntingford appointed ANS AI director for 2024 push

Chris Huntingford has been appointed Director of AI at ANS, tasked with enhancing the firm's AI strategy after being named Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Logicalis Australia named Microsoft ANZ 2024 Azure Partner of the Year
Digital Transformation

Logicalis Australia named Microsoft ANZ 2024 Azure Partner of the Year

Logicalis Australia has been honoured as Microsoft ANZ's 2024 Azure Partner of the Year, recognising its expertise in cloud solutions and digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
NormCyber earns Microsoft specialisation for threat protection
Cloud Security

NormCyber earns Microsoft specialisation for threat protection

NormCyber earns prestigious Microsoft Threat Protection specialisation, demonstrating its expertise in deploying advanced cyber security solutions and solidifying its status as a top-tier Microsoft Security Solutions Partner.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Tech Data launches Go-to-Hub for Microsoft Partners
Public Cloud

Tech Data launches Go-to-Hub for Microsoft Partners

Australia's Microsoft Partner Go-to Hub powered by Tech Data is the central destination for strategic growth partners to access everything Microsoft.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022