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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
Check Point expands OpenAI cyber tie-up for security
Data Protection

Check Point expands OpenAI cyber tie-up for security

Customers of Check Point will soon get OpenAI-powered defences as the tie-up moves from internal use into security products and managed services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Zoom launches AI productivity suite for meeting work
Data Protection

Zoom launches AI productivity suite for meeting work

The new suite aims to cut post-meeting admin for consultants and small teams by converting calls and chats into files in minutes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
10ZiG, Parallels expand partnership for hybrid work
Virtualisation

10ZiG, Parallels expand partnership for hybrid work

10ZiG and Parallels broaden partnership to offer secure virtual applications and desktops for hybrid work, cutting endpoint costs and complexity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
ControlUp appoints Tim Freestone after USD $100m ARR
Firewalls

ControlUp appoints Tim Freestone after USD $100m ARR

The workplace software maker is sharpening its AI-driven growth plans as it crosses USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Malware

Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark

The vendor’s 99.8% score signals stronger protection for hybrid networks as Miercom found it blocked 100% of phishing URLs and 99.9% of AI malware.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Omnissa study finds AI surge & endpoint security gaps
Data Protection

Omnissa study finds AI surge & endpoint security gaps

Unsanctioned AI use is racing ahead of oversight, while many regulated organisations still leave endpoints outdated, unencrypted or unstable.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Hootnotes launches visual hub for remote team work
EduTech

Hootnotes launches visual hub for remote team work

Melbourne's Hootnotes launches a visual hub to capture messy early-stage ideas for remote teams, eyeing US expansion from 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
NCS named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year
Firewalls

NCS named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year

NCS has been named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year, leading a slate of regional award winners unveiled in Bangkok for FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
TCS, Zscaler expand partnership with AI workspace suite
Firewalls

TCS, Zscaler expand partnership with AI workspace suite

TCS and Zscaler launch an AI-powered zero trust workspace platform blending security, observability and experience analytics for enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
10ZiG opens Germany hub to drive EMEA thin client growth
Partner Programmes

10ZiG opens Germany hub to drive EMEA thin client growth

10ZiG opens a new Bremen hub and appoints two regional leaders to boost EMEA thin client sales, support and channel growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
CXANZ honours Citrix partners for excellence across Australia & NZ
Virtualisation

CXANZ honours Citrix partners for excellence across Australia & NZ

CXANZ has celebrated top Citrix partners across Australia and New Zealand at its inaugural awards, recognising excellence and customer success in the Citrix ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Miro unveils partner programme to drive innovation for clients
Unified Communications

Miro unveils partner programme to drive innovation for clients

Miro launches Solutions Partner Program, linking customers with experts to boost organisational transformation and maximise use of its Innovation Workspace platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Secureframe launches new tool to streamline compliance
Platform-as-a-Service

Secureframe launches new tool to streamline compliance

Secureframe has launched Workspaces, a new platform designed to streamline compliance management across divisions, reducing audit times and duplicative efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

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Parallels & XenTegra India team up to boost digital workspaces
Virtualisation

Parallels & XenTegra India team up to boost digital workspaces

Parallels partners with XenTegra India to enhance digital workspaces, targeting Indian enterprises with secure, flexible remote work solutions and partner roadshows.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
VOSS wins Best Workplace Management at 2025 UC Awards
Unified Communications

VOSS wins Best Workplace Management at 2025 UC Awards

VOSS clinched Best Workplace Management and Highly Commended in Best Service Management Platform at the 2025 UC Awards for its digital workplace tech.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Workspace 365 partners with Aries Global for growth boost
Unified Communications

Workspace 365 partners with Aries Global for growth boost

Workspace 365 has teamed up with Aries Global to accelerate its growth in the thriving $50 billion cloud market, enhancing its global reach and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025