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Consistent Infosystems takes partners on Georgia trip
Gaming

Consistent Infosystems takes partners on Georgia trip

More than 90 IT partners and their families were rewarded with a six-day Georgia trip as the firm seeks to strengthen loyalty in India's hardware market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
MIT & Mecalux launch AI course for supply chain leaders
Manufacturing

MIT & Mecalux launch AI course for supply chain leaders

The two-day programme aims to help senior executives turn AI experiments into practical supply chain projects, from warehousing to forecasting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Infor says Australian firms lead Asia-Pacific AI adoption
Manufacturing

Infor says Australian firms lead Asia-Pacific AI adoption

Australian enterprises have emerged as the region's most mature AI users, with 42% already at full-scale deployment, according to Infor research.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Censys expands channel programme with global framework
Cloud Security

Censys expands channel programme with global framework

Partner-sourced bookings jumped 186% in the first half of 2026 as Censys deepened support for resellers and distributors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Advise names Matthew Peat as Chief Category & Growth Officer
Data Analytics

Advise names Matthew Peat as Chief Category & Growth Officer

His appointment comes as consumer goods suppliers seek better visibility on sales, inventory and customer data across fragmented retail networks.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Cybersecurity vendors boost hiring as AI reshapes tech
DataCentre infrastructure

Cybersecurity vendors boost hiring as AI reshapes tech

Hiring by security vendors jumped 43% last quarter as AI and a tougher threat environment widened the split with slowing enterprise software roles.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
WatchGuard names Allison Clarke to lead partner strategy
Network Security

WatchGuard names Allison Clarke to lead partner strategy

The hire puts partner programmes at the heart of WatchGuard's channel-only model as cybersecurity vendors race to simplify sales for MSPs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand channel community
Digital Transformation

GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand channel community

ASCII members will gain access to GTIA's international network and research as the acquisition widens support for IT channel firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
EnGenius names Rachel Saunders as Vice President of Sales
Network Infrastructure

EnGenius names Rachel Saunders as Vice President of Sales

The hire signals EnGenius's push to expand across North America through partners as it tries to win more cloud networking and security business.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Everpure appoints Alison McQuarrie to lead ANZ partners
Storage

Everpure appoints Alison McQuarrie to lead ANZ partners

Rising AI demand and data-readiness concerns are pushing Everpure to rely more heavily on channel partners across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Slimstock & Thomax team up on supply chain software
Digital Transformation

Slimstock & Thomax team up on supply chain software

The tie-up aims to cut fulfilment delays for retailers and logistics firms by linking inventory forecasts with warehouse and transport systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
GTIA unveils ANZ Spotlight Awards winners in Sydney
Partner Programmes

GTIA unveils ANZ Spotlight Awards winners in Sydney

Recognition for cybersecurity, diversity and service providers highlighted the breadth of Australia and New Zealand's IT channel in Sydney.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand IT channel reach
Digital Transformation

GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand IT channel reach

Members will gain wider access to research, training and peer support as GTIA folds ASCII's community model into its global IT channel network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Conexiom names product & marketing chiefs for AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Conexiom names product & marketing chiefs for AI push

The hires come as manufacturers and distributors demand AI tools that can be verified before they replace manual order and invoice processing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Consistent unveils Spain & Italy incentive for partners
Gaming

Consistent unveils Spain & Italy incentive for partners

Surveillance partners could win a Spain and Italy trip under a new annual scheme as the company steps up rewards to retain its reseller network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

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Westcon-Comstor named among UK's best workplaces in tech
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor named among UK's best workplaces in tech

The ranking reflects employee feedback on trust, job satisfaction and work-life balance as tech firms battle for talent and retention.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month
CocoCoast returns to US market through Amazon launch
Supply Chain

CocoCoast returns to US market through Amazon launch

Tariff uncertainty had kept the coconut water brand out of America for 18 months, but Amazon sales and a distributor now aim to revive demand.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last month
GENERAL Australia names 2026 partner awards winners
Customer Experience

GENERAL Australia names 2026 partner awards winners

Ambience Air Airconditioning emerged as the top winner as the rebranded air-conditioning group used its first annual awards to reward sales and service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month