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Chillisoft has extended its existing New Zealand-based distribution agreement with security incident and response (SIEM) specialist Exabeam to cover Australia. The distributor will provide behaviour-driven security operations from Exabeam to customers around Australia coupled with support from Chillisoft. This comes in the form of regional market expertise, technical enablement, training, pre-sales support, proof-of-concept execution, and […]

Blackpearl Group has wrapped up its 2026 financial year with annual recurring revenue (ARR) rising 114 per cent year-on-year of $26.8 million.

Centorrino Technologies has acquired Microsoft AI Business Solutions specialist Centauri Consulting to enhance its capabilities with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and broader business applications services. Centauri was founded in 2015 on assisting organisations with systems modernisation and operational outcomes improvements, focusing on case management, grants management, stakeholder engagement portals, and Power Apps development. It […]

Fastly has promoted country lead for client services Peter Scott to the role of Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) channel manager. In the position, Scott is tasked with heading up the edge cloud computing platform vendor’s channel partner developments in the region from Melbourne. This includes recruiting partners around a broadening product and services portfolio, […]

Computer retailer and repair business Geek Central’s owner, Daniel Capozzi, is facing court following allegations of failing to pay a part-time employee. According to the Fair Work Ombudsman between 2015 and 2023, Capozzi did not pay the worker’s minimum wages for ordinary hours, annual and personal leave entitlements. It has been alleged that he owed […]

Consultancy nexwave has hired a new chief technology officer (CTO) in the form of Stefan Buchman to accelerate its Microsoft investments in AI, data, cloud, and modern applications. As CTO, he will lead technology and product strategy, set solution design, and engineering standards, working with practice leaders for the development of AI Microsoft-based solutions. Buchman […]

Cisco has doubled down on partner-led network security, unveiling a suite of AI-driven innovations at its annual Cisco Live conference in Las Vegas aimed squarely at tackling the growing complexity of modern digital environments. Headlined by the new Cisco Cloud Control platform and expanded Live Protect capabilities, the new releases signal a push to equip […]

First Focus has developed its New Zealand footprint further with the acquisition of local MSP OneHQ.

Pax8 has hired former Optus head of network delivery office Mel Thompson as its Asia Pacific (APAC) vice president of experience. In the role, Thompson will look to head up and improve the partner and vendor experience across APAC, strengthen relationships across Pax8’s ecosystem and support its continued growth. Thompson joins the cloud marketplace provider […]

Firmus Technologies and SUBCO have teamed up to build a submarine fibre optic cable to connect Tasmania and mainland Australia, boosting the southern-most state’s digital capacity. The cable will connect Tasmania to SUBCO’s transcontinental SMAP submarine cable system by early to mid 2027 that has already linked Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Specifically, a Tasmanian […]