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BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager
Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager

BeyondTrust has appointed experienced channel executive Frank Cesarini as ANZ partner manager to accelerate its regional identity security growth.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Cloudbeds tops HotelTechAwards for hotel software win
Digital Transformation

Cloudbeds tops HotelTechAwards for hotel software win

Cloudbeds wins top Hotel Management Software at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, plus finalist spots, culture ranking and hotelier-choice honours.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC

Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse for rapid campaign impact insights
Identity and Access Management

Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse for rapid campaign impact insights

Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse, a fast, data-light tool giving marketers quick, reliable insights into the true impact of campaigns and channels.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Jamf's partner programme drives over 50% surge in channel deals
Mobile Device Management

Jamf's partner programme drives over 50% surge in channel deals

Jamf's Global Partner Program has driven a 50% rise in partner-led deal registrations and doubled partner participation in just one year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus
Digital Entertainment

Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus

Milestone Systems expands its South Pacific channel with Matt Veenstra as Distribution Channel Manager to boost partner growth and updated Partner Program.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
ExtraHop appoints Sylvia Go as APJ Channel Director
Customer Experience

ExtraHop appoints Sylvia Go as APJ Channel Director

ExtraHop hires Sylvia Go as AVP Channel, APAC & Japan to develop innovative programs to strengthen their channel sales strategy in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Hitachi Vantara appoints Jonathan Fester as ANZ channel manager
Storage

Hitachi Vantara appoints Jonathan Fester as ANZ channel manager

Hitachi Vantara appoints new ANZ channel manager, Jonathan Fester and Nathan Knight as vice president and managing director for ANZ operations.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Hitachi Vantara appoints Jonathan Fester as Channel manager
Storage

Hitachi Vantara appoints Jonathan Fester as Channel manager

Jonathan Fester has been promoted to ANZ channel manager at Hitachi Vantara, while Nathan Knight has been appointed as managing director for ANZ.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Extreme Networks appoints Scott Peterson as global channel chief
Software-as-a-Service

Extreme Networks appoints Scott Peterson as global channel chief

Extreme Networks appoints Scott Peterson as SVP of Global Channel Sales, and Mark Dellavalle as SVP of Global Systems Engineering.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
WatchGuard hires new channel and distie manager for ANZ region
Firewalls

WatchGuard hires new channel and distie manager for ANZ region

WatchGuard Technologies has appointed Michelle Liao as channel and distribution manager for Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
ExtraHop grows ANZ team with first channel manager for the region
Partner Programmes

ExtraHop grows ANZ team with first channel manager for the region

ExtraHop appoints Tanya Hovagimian as ANZ channel manager to oversee sales, solutions strategies and market development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Ivanti continues appointment spree with new channels manager for ANZ
Channel Manager

Ivanti continues appointment spree with new channels manager for ANZ

Karen Nicholson will be the company's next channels manager for ANZ. It comes a week after the company announced its newest CEO and board members.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021
Veeam hires new channel sales chief for ANZ
Virtualisation

Veeam hires new channel sales chief for ANZ

Klasie Holtzhausen will manage Veeam's regional channel teams and engage with its 2,500 partners and distributors to continue delivering data protection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Nutanix hires two new channel leads for ASEAN region
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix hires two new channel leads for ASEAN region

Nutanix hires Han Chon as managing director for ASEAN operations and Andrew Leong as ASEAN channel lead to support strong growth in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020

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BI WORLDWIDE launches global channel solution to boost partner motivation
Customer Experience

BI WORLDWIDE launches global channel solution to boost partner motivation

BI WORLDWIDE unveils BIW Channel Solutions, a global initiative using behavioural science and tech to enhance partner motivation in indirect sales channels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Adyen & RMS Cloud extend partnership for seamless payments
Partner Programmes

Adyen & RMS Cloud extend partnership for seamless payments

Adyen and RMS Cloud continue their partnership, rolling out RMS Pay to over 7,000 properties worldwide, driving efficiency and cost savings in hospitality.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Quandoo integrates with reservation systems to aid restaurants
eCommerce

Quandoo integrates with reservation systems to aid restaurants

Quandoo has announced the integration of its platform with various reservation systems, enhancing restaurant bookings and customer reach in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024