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  How AI is driving integration innovation for the channel

  ​Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technologies in the last decade with partners positioned for success.

  How AI is driving integration innovation for the channel
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  SentinelOne APJ Partner Summit 2023

  The 2023 SentinelOne APJ Partner Summit was held in Vietnam and marked the culmination of a three-day channel event with more than 170 participants from 14 countries gathered to strengthen business connections, share insights and best practices. Top partners were also recognised for their efforts in 2023.

  SentinelOne APJ Partner Summit 2023
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  Hitachi Vantara hosts A/NZ partners in Canberra

  Hitachi Vantara recently held its partner conference in Canberra on 30 August and took the chance to celebrate top A/NZ partners with accolades during the event which saw Optus Enterprise, Ethan Global, Datacom Australia, CCL and VMware Australia take home top honours.

  Hitachi Vantara hosts A/NZ partners in Canberra
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  Katana1 hosts 'greatest computer party on the planet'

  ​Katana1 recently held the "greatest computer party on the planet" at the Three Blue Ducks in Sydney, bringing together key business partners to "enter the data sphere." The gathering featured world champion sumos and interactive prize giveaways with culinary delights served by celebrity chef, Mark Labrooy.

  Katana1 hosts 'greatest computer party on the planet'
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  blueAPACHE celebrates 25 years in business

  In August blueAPACHE celebrated 25 years in business at the historic Regent Threatre in Melbourne. The gala dinner was dedicated to an evening of celebration, featuring Australian entertainer Jimmy "Giggle" Rees as the MC.

  blueAPACHE celebrates 25 years in business
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  Leader Expo in Perth draws record crowd

  The Leader Expo in Perth was just shy of 1,000 attendees, marking it as one the busiest shows ever with the venue at capacity. New vendors, including Cradlepoint, SNOM, Gskill and Grandstream, showcased new and exciting technologies. Key sponsors included Microsoft, Intel, Ubiquiti, Asus, Yealink and Lenovo. Keynotes during the day focused on the future of AI and more than $10,000 in prizes were given away.

  Leader Expo in Perth draws record crowd
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  EDGE 2023: Drummers and fire twirling bring channel together by Aussie Broadband

  ​Partners, vendors and distributors reconnected during a number of social gatherings during EDGE 2023. The first evening saw the channel congregate for a welcome party, while the main conference area proved to be the perfect spot for a dinner on a cool final night enhanced with drummers and a fire twirler. Sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

  EDGE 2023: Drummers and fire twirling bring channel together by Aussie Broadband
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  EDGE 2023: Channel cruises on Catalina Noosa with GoTo

  EDGE delegates had the chance to unwind and were treated to drinks and canapes with a cruise on the Catalina Noosa. The experience offers unrivalled access to the pristine Noosa River in association with GoTo.

  EDGE 2023: Channel cruises on Catalina Noosa with GoTo
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  EDGE 2023: Channel chases glory as EDGE Cup returns with HP

  ​Partners, distributors and vendors came together in the pursuit golfing glory as the EDGE Cup returned in style at the iconic Twin Waters Golf Club on Sunshine Coast, in association with HP.

  EDGE 2023: Channel chases glory as EDGE Cup returns with HP
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  EDGE 2023: Partner investment priorities and insights

  ​EDGE Research -- commissioned by ARN and delivered in partnership with Tech Research Asia -- outlined the key customer outsourcing priorities ahead in Australia, counterbalanced by a deep-dive into evolving partner strategies linked to new logo acquisition, revenue and profit forecasts plus ongoing talent challenges. A host of panel sessions with partners and CIOs further emphasised and validated research points.

  EDGE 2023: Partner investment priorities and insights
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  EDGE 2023: Connections strengthened at Sola Sunset dinner

  ​The industry came together at Sola for a sunset dinner at EDGE 2023, as networking and deals flowed throughout the evening following a jam-packed agenda of content and networking.

  EDGE 2023: Connections strengthened at Sola Sunset dinner
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  EDGE 2023: Balancing partner alignment to customer priorities

  A power-packed line-up of CIOs and technology executives outlined the new demands set to be placed on partners in the months ahead, housing a blend of iconic global and local brands. The channel received first-hand guidance regarding customer priorities in 2023 and beyond, featuring dedicated EDGE Research delivered by Tech Research Asia’s Mark Iles that outlined if customers and partners are aligned. This was supported by unique M&A data outlining the buying and selling priorities of the partner ecosystem locally, showcasing valuation best practice and sustainable exit approaches. This was in addition to a series of customer panels, Thought Leader and Influencer breakout sessions.​

  EDGE 2023: Balancing partner alignment to customer priorities
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  EDGE 2023: Channel unites for networking and welcome dinner

  Channel entities came together during a series of one-to-one and ice-breaker meetings take place between vendors and partners from both sides of the Tasman. Consisting of six 12-minute speed dating-style sessions, these meetings presented a prime opportunity for the channel to make new friends, reconnect and establish new deals.

  EDGE 2023: Channel unites for networking and welcome dinner
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  EDGE 2023: Kiwis kick off with Bledisloe Cup and morning session

  New Zealand delegates at EDGE 2023 had the opportunity to have their own dedicated breakout session with Tech Research Asia's Mark Iles diving into exclusive Kiwi insights. But not before indulging in watching the All Blacks give the Wallabies a whopping in the Bledisloe Cup. Special guest, former All Black winger, Stu Wilson shed some colour on his days as a player and captain, while sharing some interesting advice.

  EDGE 2023: Kiwis kick off with Bledisloe Cup and morning session
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  In Pictures: Access4 launches UC Xpress

  Access4 celebrated the launch of its calling solution, UC Xpress, at Eureka 89, Melbourne, on 27 July. The event involved Access4 partners enjoying a night of food, drink and company, attending a panel discussion and getting a deeper insight into the UC Xpress project.

  In Pictures: Access4 launches UC Xpress
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  In Pictures: Spirit's Intalock launches new Brisbane SOC

  Spirit Technology Solutions' cyber security business Intalock Technoologies launched its new security operations centre (SOC) in Brisbane on 13 July, with the ribbon cutting ceremony led by Mark Bailey MP — Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services.

  In Pictures: Spirit's Intalock launches new Brisbane SOC
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  Ingram Micro Experience Roadshow hits Sydney

  ​More than 700 delegates came together at the Winx Stand Australian Turf Club at Royal Randwick in Sydney to take part in the Ingram Micro Experience Roadshow. The event also featured keynote speakers from key sponsors discussing a range of topics from hybrid work to cyber security and transformation.

  Ingram Micro Experience Roadshow hits Sydney
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  Female leaders honoured at ARN Women in ICT Awards in 2023

  ARN is proud to announce the winners of the Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) in 2023, honouring female excellence within the technology channel following an industry-defining celebration in Sydney. In total, 230 finalists were honoured from a pool of over 120 organisations and more than 390 nominations. Following an intensive judging process, 23 winners were selected across eight categories, in addition to 11 highly commended acknowledgements.

  Female leaders honoured at ARN Women in ICT Awards in 2023
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  In Pictures: WatchGuard Technologies A/NZ Partner Summit

  WatchGuard Technologies held its regional Apogee partner conference in Phuket, Thailand, earlier this month, which included its Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) Partner of the Year Awards for 2022.

  In Pictures: WatchGuard Technologies A/NZ Partner Summit
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  Australian channel celebrates Women in ICT Awards 2023

  ​The entire Australian ICT ecosystem came together under the ARN roof to set the industry benchmark for female achievement and accomplishment during the Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) in 2023. The program honours female excellence across all stages of the technology ecosystem. Played out in front of more than 620 attendees at the ICC in Sydney, creating the largest ever in-person audience for the market’s leading gender diversity and inclusion (D&I) awards program. Photos by: O'Neill Photographics

  Australian channel celebrates Women in ICT Awards 2023