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Aussie partners in the spotlight at Lenovo Business Partner awards
Lenovo

Aussie partners in the spotlight at Lenovo Business Partner awards

Dicker Data, Staples, Computer Alliance, Virtunet and Meridian IT are among the winners at this year's Lenovo ANZ Business Partner Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016

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Quiq launches Verified Intelligence for enterprise AI
Software-as-a-Service

Quiq launches Verified Intelligence for enterprise AI

Enterprise buyers are demanding proof that AI agents can be audited, tested and constrained before they go live in customer service.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
US-based Staples' ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge
OfficeMax

US-based Staples' ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge

​US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax's business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus
Customer Experience

Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus

Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Staples buyer announces another ANZ acquisition: OfficeMax
OfficeMax

Staples buyer announces another ANZ acquisition: OfficeMax

Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the OfficeMax business in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) from Office Depot.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity
Staples

Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity

Staples has sold its Australian and NZ businesses to private equity firm Platinum Equity, with a rebrand and 'substantial' investment promised.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Catchi goes silver on Oracle partner network
Unified Communications

Catchi goes silver on Oracle partner network

Catchi goes silver with Oracle as it seeks to drive digital transformation using Oracle's Marketing Cloud automation offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
While you were sleeping: Walt Disney, Whirlpool climb
Marketing Technologies

While you were sleeping: Walt Disney, Whirlpool climb

Wall Street was mixed as gains in shares of Walt Disney on better-than-expected earnings offset declines in shares of Merck on disappointing result.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
Intel boosts global strategy with new marketing chief
Marketing Technologies

Intel boosts global strategy with new marketing chief

Intel appoints Steven Fund as new Chief Marketing Officer, aiming to leverage his extensive brand expertise to revitalise global marketing strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th May 2014

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Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
Gaming

Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
New $5 million accelerator boosts AI adoption for Canadian SMEs
Generative AI

New $5 million accelerator boosts AI adoption for Canadian SMEs

Agentiiv and partners launch CAD $5 million You.Scaled Accelerator to help Canadian SMEs and not-for-profits adopt AI with grants and training support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard
Digital footprint

Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard

Peter Birks has been named CEO of Velstar, with founder Dan Sheard transitioning to focus on growth and partnerships. Velstar projects a revenue of GBP £10 million for 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024