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Com-X recognized as Parallels ANZ Partner of the Year
Data Protection

Com-X recognized as Parallels ANZ Partner of the Year

The recognition underscores rising demand for secure, lower-cost remote access tools as Australian and New Zealand firms modernise work systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Dun & Bradstreet puts business graph into Amazon Quick
Software-as-a-Service

Dun & Bradstreet puts business graph into Amazon Quick

Sales, finance and compliance teams can now query verified company records in Amazon Quick, helping them assess risk and target prospects faster.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
HPE expands GreenLake with agentic AI & private cloud
Virtualisation

HPE expands GreenLake with agentic AI & private cloud

The updates aim to help enterprises control AI sprawl, cut virtualisation costs and run regulated private clouds more securely across hybrid estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand
Data Privacy

HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand

HP is betting buyers will pay more for local AI processing and premium portability as it rolls out pricier PCs across both markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Panasonic TOUGHBOOK launches ELEVATE partner programme
Partner Programmes

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK launches ELEVATE partner programme

Resellers across the UK and Ireland gain clearer pricing and deal protection as Panasonic TOUGHBOOK adds tiers, training and incentives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
Firewalls

MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises

Enterprise IT teams could cut deployment delays as MetTel’s new service ships laptops preloaded, connected and supported across mobile networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs
Internet of Things

Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs

Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026

Australian workplaces brace for 2026 as AI, hybrid models and security demands converge to reshape how, where and why people work.

By Brad Pulford • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Insight & Stripe expand AI-driven enterprise commerce
Digital Transformation

Insight & Stripe expand AI-driven enterprise commerce

Insight deepens its Stripe alliance to modernise enterprise payments and power AI-driven checkout and in-chat commerce experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
RightRev launches unified lessor accounting for XaaS providers
Financial Systems

RightRev launches unified lessor accounting for XaaS providers

RightRev launches a unified lessor accounting platform integrating ASC 842/IFRS 16 and ASC 606/IFRS 15 to support hardware firms adopting XaaS models.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms

BPC and HP partner to offer flexible IT support and finance solutions, helping SMEs manage tech challenges and plan growth amid evolving market demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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10ZiG launches Fusion Channel Partner Program for endpoints
Partner Programmes

10ZiG launches Fusion Channel Partner Program for endpoints

Partners gain sales support and tools as businesses seek cheaper, more secure ways to modernise ageing endpoint fleets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
10ZiG deepens ThinPrint integration for Linux thin clients
Virtualisation

10ZiG deepens ThinPrint integration for Linux thin clients

IT teams could face fewer printer-driver headaches as 10ZiG adds deeper ThinPrint support to its Linux thin clients for virtual desktops.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
How embedded DaaS finance drives IT upgrades and creates predictable refresh cycles for the channel
Digital Transformation

How embedded DaaS finance drives IT upgrades and creates predictable refresh cycles for the channel

Rising device prices and tight budgets are pushing more firms towards monthly finance, giving resellers steadier upgrades and richer service sales.

By Jordan Lisle • 6 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Orient hit by supply strains, wins new digital deals
Disaster Recovery

Orient hit by supply strains, wins new digital deals

Orient Technologies' Q3 margins slump on chip shortages and a lost cloud client, even as fresh digital contracts and a new centre lift outlook.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal
Fintech

Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal

Raylo secures GBP £30m funding and inks LG TV and audio subscription deal as it eyes UK growth and a 2026 launch in the US market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services
Unified Communications

XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services

XTIUM has launched direct operations in Europe from Rotterdam, expanding managed IT services including cybersecurity for EMEA businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks
Virtualisation

Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks

Embedding environmental stewardship in IT governance helps businesses cut e-waste, lower energy use, and boost sustainability, driving efficiency and reputation gains.

By Erica Smith • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025