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F5 and Equinix: Hybrid cloud application services without compromise
Distributed Denial of Service

F5 and Equinix: Hybrid cloud application services without compromise

F5 and Equinix launch adaptable tech to blend IT and cloud, ensuring secure and fluid hybrid cloud app services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
How VMware is enabling new cloud channel business models
Virtualisation

How VMware is enabling new cloud channel business models

VMware revolutionises cloud computing for Australian and New Zealand providers, fostering innovative business models in enterprise IT.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2016
The goal is clear for CSPs: Become digital media providers despite the challenges
Ovum

The goal is clear for CSPs: Become digital media providers despite the challenges

Communications providers face challenges in transforming their networks to support digital services, with quality of experience being a key concern.

By Julie Kunstler • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Global data center market set to grow, report says
Hyperscale

Global data center market set to grow, report says

The global data center market is set to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of close to 11% during the forecast period.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program
Microsoft

Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program

Rhipe recorded around $400,000 in subscription revenue from CSP in March and expects the program's subscription revenue to overtake SPLA returns.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Datacom scores Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Unified Communications

Datacom scores Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status

Datacom has joined nine other companies in gaining Tier 1 status in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Second digital revolution to bring $4.8 trillion spend
Data Analytics

Second digital revolution to bring $4.8 trillion spend

A second digital revolution will bring $4.8 trillion in spend by 2025, but which tech providers will become digital enablers and reap the benefits?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015
Ingram Micro extends CSP promotion on back of high demand
Cloud / Communication Service Providers

Ingram Micro extends CSP promotion on back of high demand

Ingram Micro is extending its CSP Accelerator promotion through to December 31 after experiencing high demand from resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
'Major coup' sees Intergen gain Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Microsoft

'Major coup' sees Intergen gain Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status

Intergen has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider status, a 'major coup' for the local Microsoft services provider.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2015
Citrix offers up revenue-bolstering ShareFile for MSPs
Virtualisation

Citrix offers up revenue-bolstering ShareFile for MSPs

Citrix is rolling its ShareFile solution out to its service providers in a move it says will help bolster partner revenues and margins.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Ingram Micro adds Microsoft Advisor to local cloud play
Microsoft

Ingram Micro adds Microsoft Advisor to local cloud play

Ingram Micro has added Microsoft Advisor to it cloud solution provider plan locally helping resellers keep hold of customers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
Dynamics, ECM and Azure join Microsoft CSP line-up
Microsoft

Dynamics, ECM and Azure join Microsoft CSP line-up

Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider programme grows, adding Dynamics CRM to elevate cloud offerings alongside Azure and Office 365.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
Rhipe launches Microsoft CSP offering
Microsoft

Rhipe launches Microsoft CSP offering

Rhipe launches its Microsoft cloud solution provider offering plus services, extending cloud opportunities for its local partners.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Datacom, DiData among players joining Data#3 in Microsoft 1-Tier CSP
Microsoft

Datacom, DiData among players joining Data#3 in Microsoft 1-Tier CSP

Microsoft has expanded its 1-Tier Cloud Solution Provider Program, with a raft of new companies joining Data#3 in the elite status.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Data#3 gains elite Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Microsoft

Data#3 gains elite Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status

Data#3 has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider status, joining a small group of elite partners in the program.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Odin opens up partner opportunities with Azure CSP offering
Public Cloud

Odin opens up partner opportunities with Azure CSP offering

Odin becomes one of the first to enable Microsoft Azure Services through the CSP program, with OzHosting.com already on-board.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015
Ingram Micro NZ launches cloud marketplace
Cloud / Communication Service Providers

Ingram Micro NZ launches cloud marketplace

Ingram Micro New Zealand launches its cloud marketplace, enabling resellers to sell, provision and price Office 365 bundles from a single dashboard.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
Exeed kicks up Microsoft CSP offering with SkyKick addition
Microsoft

Exeed kicks up Microsoft CSP offering with SkyKick addition

Exeed adds SkyKick to its cloud offering, providing resellers with a new services opportunity and the chance to convert customers to annuity revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015