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Leader has signed on AI note-taking device vendor Viaim to its Australian distribution portfolio, adding intelligent recording solutions to its product suite. Founded in 2021, Viaim combines audio devices with AI-assisted software that turns recorded conversations into transcripts, summaries, key points, and follow-up actions. Through the agreement, Leader partners can access Viaim’s solutions, which include […]

Hitachi Vantara has appointed former Dicker Data sales and vendor alliances head Yasser Elgammal as its channel partner and alliances director for Australia and New Zealand. In the new position, Elgammal will be responsible for leading the vendor’s channel and alliances strategy in the region, deepening strategic partnerships, expanding routes to market, and highlighting partner-sourced […]

Excite Technology Services has won a contract with a federal government regulator valued at $2.9 million over 24 months. Announced in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the arrangement sees Excite subsidiary CBIT supply digital forensics and investigative analytics software and related services for two years to September 2028. “Being selected as the […]

Murdoch Webster has brought on board its executive advisor, Tom Allan, as its new chief executive. In the top role, Allan is expected to lead the Melbourne-based technology services provider through its next stage of growth and develop existing customer relationships and technical expertise. “I wanted to lead a business where I could spend time […]

Work on NextDC’s Melbourne M3 data centre has been delayed because of electricity network distributor Jemena partially suspending construction work due to “community and stakeholder opposition”. Announced in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), NextDC said M3 has been impacted by delays to Jemena’s 66kV line augmentation works. The distributor suspended parts of […]

Zoom is updating its partner program over the next several months with a streamlined structure and new incentives for improved partner enablement and a deeper focus on AI-powered offerings. Announced at Zoomtopia Partner Connect event, the updates include a simplified incentive structure, new partner specialisations, expanded self-service tools, and additional AI services. “When our partners […]

The role of a partner should be to act as a leader for their customers to guide them from what they think they need to what they really need, which is particularly true for demands around AI adoption and device modernisation. This is according to distributor Dicker Data’s Australia and New Zealand general manager of […]

Swoop has maintained its divestment strategy with an agreement to sell its Sydney-based fibre assets to Xenith IG Australia Holdings for around $4.5 million. Proceeds from the potential sale have been earmarked for debt reduction and general working capital requirements, according to a statement published by the telco to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The […]

AirTrunk has secured a $4.25 billion green loan to continue developing its SYD3 campus in Sydney. The funds will go towards infrastructure for cloud, AI, and other digital services, with more than 10,000 jobs estimated to be supported in construction, trades, engineering, logistics and safety. In a statement, the hyperscale data centre specialist said the […]

Brennan has been designated as an OpenAI Select Partner in the AI giant’s OpenAI Partner Network. As a global program, the OpenAI Partner Network is designed for partners to build, sell, and deliver AI solutions with the vendor. It aims to find partners with deep industry expertise, delivery capabilities, and customer relationships, and gives them […]