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CenturyLink expands Aussie reseller network
CenturyLink

CenturyLink expands Aussie reseller network

Building relationships and developing a mature distribution channel in Australia is a key focus for and a 'win-win' for CenturyLink and its partners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Avnet serves up CenturyLink Cloud for Australian resellers
DevOps

Avnet serves up CenturyLink Cloud for Australian resellers

Avnet is serving up new opportunities for resellers after signing as the first in-country distributor for CenturyLink Cloud services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016
Which distie is paying the most Australian tax?
Dicker Data

Which distie is paying the most Australian tax?

The ATO has released tax details for 1500 large corporates as part of a push for corporate transparency. So how much tax did Australian disties pay?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Avnet wins lucrative full EMC distribution
Distributors

Avnet wins lucrative full EMC distribution

Avnet bags exclusive deal to distribute EMC's full portfolio in Australia, aiming to boost big data and cloud solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2015
Avnet gives back with fun day out
Distributors

Avnet gives back with fun day out

Avnet staff spent a day at the Amazement Farm and Fun Park on the Central Coast last week – and it was all for a good cause.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015

Global Stories

Avnet Technology Solutions stories

Avnet serves up new cloud offering on back of Microsoft COSN inclusion
Public Cloud

Avnet serves up new cloud offering on back of Microsoft COSN inclusion

Avnet has become the first distributor to join Microsoft's Cloud OS Network program in ANZ, offering up a host of benefits for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Avnet ups IoT play with new appointment
Internet of Things

Avnet ups IoT play with new appointment

Avnet ramps up internet of things push with the appointment of Eric Williams to the newly created role of vice president of IoT.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Avnet appoints first CISO
Supply Chain

Avnet appoints first CISO

Avnet has appointed its first chief information security officer to ensure its information assets, and those of partners and customers, are protected.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015
Tintri sees 'huge' ANZ opportunity, ramps up team and channel
Tintri

Tintri sees 'huge' ANZ opportunity, ramps up team and channel

​Tintri is ramping up its local presence – and its channel play – in the face of 'huge opportunity' across Australia and New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
Avnet snaps up former Microsoft exec for operations role
Microsoft

Avnet snaps up former Microsoft exec for operations role

Avnet appoints former Microsoft exec as vice president of operations for Asia Pacific to provide strategic direction for business operations.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
Avnet and Juniper celebrate 10 years and look to future
Juniper Networks

Avnet and Juniper celebrate 10 years and look to future

Avnet and Juniper Networks have celebrated 10 years together, saying the partnership gives resellers a solid foundation in a growing market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015
Avnet launches cloud toolset for AWS, SoftLayer
Hyperscale

Avnet launches cloud toolset for AWS, SoftLayer

Avnet unveils a new cloud toolset for AWS, SoftLayer management, promising to revolutionize partner cloud billing in ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Third platform focus will bring 'much higher margins'
Platform-as-a-Service

Third platform focus will bring 'much higher margins'

Avnet is looking for double digit growth and higher margins as it eyes up the 'golden opportunity' of the third platform - and new resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2015
Reinvention, midmarket expansion ahead for Avnet
Supply Chain

Reinvention, midmarket expansion ahead for Avnet

Avnet Technology Solutions' new president is promising 'reinvention' and a focus on customer expansion, particularly in the midmarket segment.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2015
Avnet accelerates cloud services ahead of May Toolset launch
Cloud Services

Avnet accelerates cloud services ahead of May Toolset launch

Avnet ramps up cloud services with Chris Farrow steering the helm, setting the stage for the May launch of their innovative Cloud Toolset.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Avnet Technology Solutions stories

Avnet snaps up IBM's Richard Lightfoot to head NZ operations
Distributors

Avnet snaps up IBM's Richard Lightfoot to head NZ operations

Industry veteran Richard Lightfoot has taken on the role of Avnet New Zealand country manager, as the distie seeks to harness growth potential locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
Avnet uses Websense to dive into NZ market
Resellers

Avnet uses Websense to dive into NZ market

Avnet Technology Solutions has signed a distribution deal with Websense for the New Zealand market, and plans to increase support for local resellers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015