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Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns

NZD $173,000 average ransomware cost masks deeper losses as QBE data shows preparation can trim cyber claims by 20% and protect trust.

By Dwayne Alexander • 14 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Fleet Management

StarTech.com launches driverless dock for MacBooks

StarTech.com launches driverless USB4 dock for MacBooks with native dual 4K display support, targeting mixed IT fleets and lower costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Partner Programmes

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK launches ELEVATE partner programme

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK unveils ELEVATE partner programme in Europe, adding tiered resellers, deal registration and training for UK and Ireland partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

Compass Packaging automates SAP cutover with BPA Platform

Compass Packaging uses BPA Platform to automate SAP Business One cutover after an acquisition, streamlining orders, invoicing and shop floor tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Marketing Technologies

Salsify launches SalsifyIQ an intelligence layer commerce

Salsify adds an AI intelligence layer to help brands manage product data, retailer rules and shopping signals across digital and agentic commerce.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Customer Relationship Management

ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing

ECI Software Solutions taps Adam Sklader to steer manufacturing strategy across North America and Australia, as the firm expands AI-led tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Firewalls

Sektor signs Semperis deal to boost identity security

Sektor expands its Australian and New Zealand channel with Semperis software to help partners protect and recover critical identity systems after cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Cloud Security

Huntress signs ANZ distribution deal with Dicker Data

Huntress expands ANZ channel reach with Dicker Data as the distributor adds the security vendor's AI-Centric SOC and platform to its partner network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme

Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme as distributors and resellers rush to cloud platforms, with partner services and renewals support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Genetec names ANZ partner awards winners in Vietnam

Genetec honours ANZ security partners in Vietnam, with Convergint top winner and PMT Security taking a first cloud award amid hybrid growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Phishing

KnowBe4 names APJ partner award winners in Singapore

KnowBe4 honours APJ partners in Singapore, with SSS Cybersecurity Specialists named regional winner as Australia, Thailand and Japan firms also recognised.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Firewalls

Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem

Claroty taps John Ryan to expand its worldwide partner network as the cyber security firm sharpens indirect sales for industrial environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Storage

Peer Software expands partner programme for hybrid file data

Peer Software deepens channel push with enhanced Partner Programme, adding incentives, training and a file analysis tool for hybrid environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month

EduTech

Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%

Extreme says adoption of Platform ONE is growing as customers across aviation, healthcare and education report sharper efficiency gains and lower running costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike expands MSSP push across Japan & Asia Pacific

CrowdStrike deepens managed security push in Japan and Asia Pacific with Dicker Data and Otsuka to reach more SMBs through channel partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Digital Transformation

Commerce unveils AI-led eCommerce & payments updates

Commerce rolls out AI commerce tools, faster checkout and broader payments support as it expands BigCommerce, Feedonomics and B2B features.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Data Protection

Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand

Infosecurity Europe to widen its Channel Zone in 2026 after 3,000 visitors and research showing 83% of organisations expect more managed security services.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 6 days ago