Security spending set for 20 per cent boost, but where’s the money going?
Spending on security related hardware, software, and services will reach US$16 billion in 2019 across Asia Pacific, representing growth of 20 per cent.
Stories by James Henderson
HPE teams up with Nutanix to target Dell EMC and VMware in hybrid cloud
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has joined forces with Nutanix in a bid to take on Dell EMC and VMware in the highly competitive hybrid cloud market.
Services key to channel success in big data and analytics
Partners building out IT services are best positioned to capitalise in a big data and analytics (BDA) market set to experience double-digit growth in 2019.
Leaseweb appoints new Asian leader, targets growth
Leaseweb has appointed Benjamin Schönfeld as managing director of Asian operations, as the hosting provider targets expansion across the region.
Cloud demand drives data centre hardware and software spending
Spending on data centre hardware and software globally increased by 17 per cent in 2018, with Dell EMC leading the market ahead of Cisco, HPE and Huawei.
Belinda Jurisic takes charge of regional Veeam channel
Veeam has appointed Belinda Jurisic as channel director of Asia Pacific and Japan, in a newly created role designed to drive regional growth.
VMware fires starting gun on channel overhaul
VMware has officially unveiled plans to roll out a new partner program in early 2020, billed as a complete overhaul of the vendor’s current channel framework.
Why partners must think differently about marketing
For a discipline operating at the cutting-edge of transformation, in an age of the connected customer, marketing has never been more misunderstood.
Microsoft transitions 180,000 internal employees to Teams
Microsoft has completed an internal transition from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, during a four month process spanning more than 180,000 employees.
Oracle OpenWorld Asia lands in Singapore with future focus
Oracle OpenWorld Asia kicked off in Singapore with a focus on emerging technologies in the market, delivered through sessions, labs and demos for channel partners and customers.
It’s a seller’s market, but MSP valuations are too high
Managed service providers are well positioned to pursue a sale process in a market dominated by buyers, but remain hampered by unrealistic valuation expectations.
Darryl Grauman to exit cloud role at Westcon
Darryl Grauman has unveiled plans to vacate his role as vice president of cloud strategy at Westcon, exiting the distributor after almost seven years.
There are four types of MSP, but which ones sell?
The channel is made up of four types of managed service provider, with each standing to dictate the terms on which a business owner can negotiate an exit strategy.
VMware appoints partner veteran to lead APJ channel
VMware has appointed Uma Thana Balasingam as vice president of Partner Business across Asia Pacific and Japan, recruiting the channel veteran from Riverbed.
Customers turn to MSSPs as channel rules security roost
Managed services is expected to dominate security spending in 2019, as customers turn to the channel for increased protection.
