Chillisoft partners with cPacket for A/NZ distribution

Enhances its suite of enterprise network observability solutions.

Coastal Cyber launches to help MSPs tackle the security gap

Coastal Cyber, founded by Daniel Johns, will deliver fractional CISO and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) services.

Think Technology Australia balances trust and transparency around Claude

Discusses how it helps customers with understanding AI and costs.

Coro promotes Ben Morrell to VP of security strategy

Tasked with securing Coro’s global enterprise while also helping direct the company’s product portfolio.

Svitla Systems acquires Kiandra IT

Six years after Kiandra sold its IT management and security division to Nexon.

Leadership and legacy; John Walters retires after three decades in the IT industry

Australian healthcare sector needs to integrate its digital sprawl

Scattered critical information impacting clinicians and healthcare workers.

TCS and ASX go-live with CHESS Release 1

This is a key step in ASX’s digital transformation journey in partnership with TCS.

Tech Data achieves Microsoft Frontier status

Will use its cloud commerce platform and academy to scale partners.

blueAPACHE partners with NinjaOne to strengthen services delivery

Combines blueAPACHE’s operational expertise with NinjaOne’s unified IT operations platform.

CyberHeed pushes beyond checkbox compliance with SmartPrep

Continues to build channel momentum

Winners revealed at WIICTA 2026

This year’s program represented the largest celebration of excellence in Australia’s technology channel, showcasing 222 finalists from more than 100 organisations.

Orro launches exposure management service with AI-powered platform

Unifies data from over 100 security tools and applies business context.

US-based Integris makes acquisition play for First Focus

Two companies to combine to focus on AI and IT services businesses across A/NZ and the US.

Anthropic opens in Sydney with Theo Hourmouzis at the helm

Joins the US AI behemoth from Snowflake.

Zendesk’s Lisa Munnings: From seats to outcomes for MSPs

Adapting to AI-driven customer experience.

EXL picks Sharon White to lead APAC data management

Steps into role after two years at HCLTech.

Dicker Data appoints Fiona Brown as MD

Coming 11 months after becoming executive chair.

Dijital Team and ex-Pax8 Academy’s Diana Drury help IT service providers level up

Providing access to skills and structure programs to move beyond reactive service offerings.

Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia makes leadership shift

Yoshinori Nagata replaces Yasuyuki Matsumoto in MD and head of Oceania sales operations role.

Microsoft invests $25B in AI to embed trust and inclusivity into the Australian psyche

Both Satya Nadella and Jane Livesey emphasised the importance of AI.

Aviato Consulting crowned Google Cloud A/NZ Partner of the Year for 2026

Recognising its work helping joint customers and accelerating digital transformation.

HAT secures exclusive Oceania distribution for Tailscale

Providing local partners with technical enablement.

Queensland Computers shifts to strategic growth with Optus Business Centre Gold Coast buy

More acquisitions on the cards to help build a more diversified services group in Queensland.

Post-acquisition, Insentra turbocharges Turnium’s global partner services play

Plans to roll out a partner self-serve portal that can measure end user uptake, subscribe to new products and services, and take advantage of the full TaaS wheel.

Google Cloud launches US$750M agentic AI partner fund at Cloud Next

Available to global consulting firms, SIs, software partners, and channel partners.

In Pictures: Nextgen Summer Party celebrates John Walters career and legacy

The event marked the culmination of an extraordinary 29-year career in the IT industry.

Sekuro, The Missing Link celebrated as top CrowdStrike JAPAC partners for 2026

Sekuro won JAPAC Partner of the Year while The Missing Link won A/NZ Partner of the Year.

HPE shakes up local compute and data solutions leadership

Appoints Anthony Sanelli on an interim basis to replace Patrick Matthews next month.

Chillisoft clinches A/NZ distribution deal with LogicMonitor

Vendor aims expand its reach through Chillisoft's partner network.

Databricks hires SAP’s Simon Davies to lead APJ

Takes up the role after the departure of Ed Lenta.

Ingram Micro to distribute j5create in Australia

Covering its complete suite of solutions.

Dicker Data launches Solution ConX partner marketplace

Augmenting partner offerings to enable them to sell outside their usual scope.

Azul’s channel fuelling customer growth

Half of Azul’s global business now comes via partners.

NEC tapped for Navy defence equipment fit out

Will supply nine types of equipment.

Fortanix bolsters A/NZ presence with dual hire

Appoints Sampanna Baidya and Mohamed Khangi.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO

John Ternus, current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will take over.

NextDC to raise $2.2B as AI demand drives record data centre growth

Contracted utilisation increased by 250MW to 667MW as of 31 March.

Google Cloud’s Gary Denman shifts to Scyne as AI chief

Focusing on responsible and ethical AI implementation.

Platform consolidation provides MSPs with expanded service offerings: Nutanix

MSPs now have far more options in how they underpin their services.

AC3 locks in as first APJC regional Splunk Elite Advise Motion partner

Complementing its existing Elite designations across Sell and Manage Motions.

EDGE 2026: The path to growth – turning uncertainty into advantage

Registrations now open for EDGE 2026

NSW govt seeks Aboriginal community organisations to bridge digital gap

Aiming to improve digital access and participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Taking operational risk to resilience with emerging AI systems: Gartner

From operational risk to resilience with emerging AI systems

Wavelink boosts cyber portfolio with Trellix

Providing training, pre-sales and post-sales services, and ongoing channel programs.

Fusion5 developing agent operations centre to help customers manage agentic AI

Fusion5 has also restructured its leadership team as it pivots to AI.

Think Technology Australia releases Claude managed service

Focusing on governance, risk, user adoption, and ongoing operational maturity.

Uni of Canberra and Qirx drive infrastructure evolution through longstanding partnership

Building a modern platform through partnership.

Insentra’s Brian Riegels-Morgan gains inaugural global IGEL accolade

One out of two APAC inductees, as well as one out of 21 globally.

Shabeel Shah returns to SentinelOne as A/NZ channel director

Comes back after a year.

Nominations extended for Women in ICT Awards 2026

Nominations will now close on Friday 30 January 2026.

Nominations open for Women in ICT Awards 2026

WIICTA has provided a platform to showcase talent and influential figures since launching in 2012.

In Pictures: WIICTA Plus empowering female talent

ARN WIICTA 2025: Meet the Winners

Highlights from ARN WIICTA 2025.

In Pictures ARN WIICTA 2025: Industry celebrates female excellence

Highlights from ARN WIICTA 2025

Winners revealed for ARN WIICTA 2025

More than 500 attendees graced Doltone House at Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney on 15 May, placing female achievement and accomplishment in the spotlight.

Finalists revealed for Women in ICT Awards 2025

186 finalists from a pool of over 102 organisations and more than 300 nominations submitted.

Brennan enters long term WIICTA partnership as part of broader diversity commitment

The WIICTA sponsorship agreement spans for three years.

Nominations extended for Women in ICT Awards 2025

Set for Thursday 15 May at Doltone House in Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney

Nominations open for Women in ICT Awards 2025

Set for Thursday 15 May at Doltone House in Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney

In Pictures: ARN WIICTA 2024 Celebration Lunch

Highlights from ARN 2024 celebration lunch

In Pictures: ARN WIICTA 2024 Welcome Reception

Highlights from the ARN WIICTA 2024 Welcome Reception.

Winners revealed for ARN Women in ICT Awards 2024

The industry-defining celebration took place at Doltone House on Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney on 19 September. #WIICTA

ARN Women in ICT Awards 2023: and the winners are…

More than 620 attendees came together under the ARN roof to set a new industry benchmark in for female excellence in Sydney. #WIICTA

ARN extends nominations for Women in ICT Awards

Submissions close on 10 March.

Nominations open for ARN Women in ICT Awards 2023

Submissions will close on Friday 3 March.

ARN unveils finalists as Women in ICT Awards hits new heights in Australia

Mirroring the entire local ecosystem, 240 finalists (220 individuals and 20 companies) make the shortlist from a pool of over 120 organisations and more than 325 nominations, spanning partner, telco, vendor and distributor businesses #WIICTA

Meet the WIICTA winner: Jane Livesey of Cognizant

Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) has celebrated gender diversity and recognised female excellence across the Australia tech channel since first launching in 2012, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female front runners who have become

Meet the WIICTA winner: Kelly Griffith of Slack

Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) has celebrated gender diversity and recognised female excellence across the Australia tech channel since first launching in 2012, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female front runners who have become

Meet the WIICTA winner: Ayesha Khokhar of Empired

Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) has celebrated gender diversity and recognised female excellence across the Australia tech channel since first launching in 2012, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female front runners who have become

EDGE 2026 heads to Cairns, elevating collaboration across the A/NZ channel

Join us in Cairns from 26 to 29 July 2026 and mark it in your diaries now.

In Pictures: EDGE 2025 boat cruise, golf and pickle ball

Networking power during activities

EDGE 2025: Leadership, AI and partner transformation in the spotlight

Mark Iles of TRA took the mainstage audience through the partner insights and trends in 2025 and beyond

EDGE 2025: Channel FutureScape Day Two highlights in pictures

Customer insights, spending habits, and M&A trends.

EDGE 2025: White dinner party pics

White dinner was sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies. Dicker Data also hosted pre-dinner drinks for partners.

EDGE 2025 Channel FutureScape through the lens: Day One highlights

Channel partners across A/NZ unite to learn about the latest market trends and business impact.

EDGE 2025: Shaping the future of M&A deals in A/NZ – trends and strategic moves

Businesses with the right services, scale, and customers are in solid demand.

Former FBI special agent Adam Marre comes to EDGE 2025

During EDGE 2025 Marre will dive deep into his extensive CISO experience and history of dealing with cyber crime at every level.

EDGE 2025: The age of ecosystem intelligence

Transcends CEO Ashleigh Vogstad will be a keynote speaker at EDGE 2025.

EDGE 2025: Smart partnerships in the AI economy

Norton Rose Fulbright global leader of digital transformation Nick Abrahams will be leading the discussion as a keynote speaker at EDGE 2025.

EDGE 2025: Reaching a new generation of IT buyers 

Stephen Scheeler will keynote EDGE 2025: The Channel FutureScape.

EDGE 2025: The A/NZ Channel FutureScape Launch

Partner registrations are now open for EDGE 2025 taking place from 27 to 30 July 2025 at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast.

EDGE 2025: The A/NZ Channel FutureScape – How transformation will impact the new tech ecosystem

Register your interest in EDGE 2025. Taking place from 27 to 30 July 2025 at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast.

EDGE 2024: Properly preparing for M&A

Sellers need to understand market players, their pain points and requirements.

EDGE 2024: Exploring the real world possibilities of AI

The waves of AI usage shows the need for organisations to proactively support their workforce

EDGE 2024: The New Frontier

The leading A/NZ conference has been reimagined in 2024, at a new location and Susan Searle named as EDGE Ambassador.

Register your interest in EDGE 2024

The new-look EDGE 2024 conference will be held from 28 – 30 July 2024 at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast.

Power line-up of CIOs and technology executives for EDGE 2023

Speakers include Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, AstraZeneca, Loyalty NZ, Gallagher Bassett Australia, Leonardo, Department of Home Affairs, Queensland government, WorkCover Queensland, Cyber GC, 7 Rules Cyber, VMCH, New Aim and DDA Labs.

EDGE Research: Are partners aligned to customers?

Research findings are tailored specifically to the A/NZ market.

Global innovation and strategic futurist Dr Mark van Rijmenam to headline EDGE 2023

Set for ​29 July to 2 August at the Novotel in the Sunshine Coast,​ the A/NZ-specific conference will bring together more than 380 delegates.