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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 • Last month
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Manufacturing

Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer

The handover aims to steady Syspro’s expansion as manufacturers and distributors demand more automation, data tools and industry-specific software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Firewalls

Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals

Chillisoft’s local support is helping Entrust reach more ANZ resellers as tighter budgets, AI threats and shorter certificate lifespans raise risk.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Ignition Technology expands into North America with Exclusive Networks
Virtualisation

Ignition Technology expands into North America with Exclusive Networks

The move gives Ignition access to the world's largest cybersecurity market as it targets more than EUR €500 million in revenue within three years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Vodafone Germany taps Aurora, HUBER+SUHNER for cable upgrade
Unified Communications

Vodafone Germany taps Aurora, HUBER+SUHNER for cable upgrade

Vodafone Germany chooses Aurora and HUBER+SUHNER to roll out DAA and virtual CMTS tech, boosting cable speeds and cutting headend power.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
MSPs eye hybrid IT gains in cloud & security services
Firewalls

MSPs eye hybrid IT gains in cloud & security services

MSPs chase predictable hybrid IT revenue as research shows cloud management and security services leading demand across global markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Boots expands XPO logistics deal to boost UK network
Customer Experience

Boots expands XPO logistics deal to boost UK network

Boots signs long-term deal with XPO to run East Midlands transport hubs, adding digital tracking and carbon monitoring to its network.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
NAD debuts CI Modular audio series for Australian racks
Digital Signage

NAD debuts CI Modular audio series for Australian racks

NAD launches its CI Modular Series in Australia, a compact BluOS-powered trio for dense multi-room audio racks in homes and businesses.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Datadog names Renee Mitsis to lead ANZ channel push
DevOps

Datadog names Renee Mitsis to lead ANZ channel push

Datadog appoints Renee Mitsis to spearhead ANZ channel and alliances, sharpening partner-led growth around security, AI and DevOps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Distributors stories

GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego
Digital Transformation

GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego

Attendees can now book a place at San Diego's ChannelCon 2026, where GTIA will launch a new AI awards programme and offer free member entry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Johnny Carpenter makes CRN Channel Leaders EMEA list
Data Protection

Johnny Carpenter makes CRN Channel Leaders EMEA list

The recognition underscores 11:11 Systems’ push to win partners as it expands its VMware cloud business across EMEA.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Synnex New Zealand lifts profit as revenue barely grows
Supply Chain

Synnex New Zealand lifts profit as revenue barely grows

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

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Bluesound PULSE FLEX debuts redesigned wireless speaker
Unified Communications

Bluesound PULSE FLEX debuts redesigned wireless speaker

Amber Technology has unveiled a redesigned Bluesound PULSE FLEX in Australia, a compact, high-res wireless speaker for smaller rooms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Zayo to connect QTS Cambois AI campus in Northumberland
Network Infrastructure

Zayo to connect QTS Cambois AI campus in Northumberland

Zayo Europe to build four fibre routes for QTS's vast Cambois AI campus, boosting Northumberland's role in the UK's digital infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push
Storage

Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push

Lexar will showcase AFA-branded storage at Convergence India 2026, tying Argentina's football fame to India's booming data demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith growth remit
Hybrid Cloud

Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith growth remit

Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith's remit to lead marketing and vendor alliances, unifying partner strategy to drive channel growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks
Firewalls

Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks

Ingram Micro warns MSPs that generative AI is shifting cyber risk to the information layer, demanding new focus on data use and governance.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders
Partner Programmes

GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders

GTIA names 2026 North America Spotlight Award winners, honouring IT channel leaders driving community, cybersecurity and diversity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026