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Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Manufacturing

Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks

Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Firewalls

Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem

The hire is designed to widen Claroty’s reach in industrial cyber security by strengthening a partner network that drives sales and delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Hyland launches AI tools for finance, SAP & education
EduTech

Hyland launches AI tools for finance, SAP & education

The new releases aim to cut manual coding, tighten SAP integration and simplify student records as businesses seek embedded AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
iManage appoints Ryan Begin & David Zember to partner roles
Document Management

iManage appoints Ryan Begin & David Zember to partner roles

The hires aim to strengthen iManage’s partner network as software buyers demand more integrations, automation and broader customer support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
EduTech

Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod

Universities facing tighter budgets are being pitched a cloud platform that links student, finance and workforce data across the campus.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Buyers of industrial control systems may gain confidence as Yokogawa’s plant software clears three independent cybersecurity certifications.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Zero Networks adopts channel-first model to grow UK partners
Firewalls

Zero Networks adopts channel-first model to grow UK partners

Zero Networks shifts to a 100% channel-first model and revamps its Zero to Sixty programme to accelerate UK partner growth in cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Identity Digital leader named in CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs
Software-as-a-Service

Identity Digital leader named in CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs

Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN's 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Sage predicts trust & agentic AI will reshape channel
Software-as-a-Service

Sage predicts trust & agentic AI will reshape channel

Sage's Gretchen O'Hara says trust and agentic AI will determine which channel partners win, grow and keep customers by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Dec 2025
University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp
Software-as-a-Service

University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp

University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Red Hat unveils updates to partner programme for 2024
Virtualisation

Red Hat unveils updates to partner programme for 2024

Red Hat has unveiled a revamped partner engagement programme, including a Build module to boost partner collaboration and growth opportunities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Red Hat unveils AI, edge & cloud upgrades in OpenShift 4.17
Virtualisation

Red Hat unveils AI, edge & cloud upgrades in OpenShift 4.17

Red Hat launches OpenShift 4.17 with AI, edge, cloud and security upgrades, enhancing hybrid cloud, model management, and edge computing capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

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NEXTDC names Jodi Pearce Alliance Director for AI push
DataCentre infrastructure

NEXTDC names Jodi Pearce Alliance Director for AI push

NEXTDC has hired Jodi Pearce as Alliance Director to steer AI-focused partnerships and expand its ecosystem around NVIDIA DGX-ready sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Indian firms struggle to turn AI pilots into real ROI gains
Digital Transformation

Indian firms struggle to turn AI pilots into real ROI gains

Indian firms ramp up AI pilots for customer engagement and marketing, but most still struggle to prove real returns and scale deployments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Mitsumi enters India with INR ₹700-1,000 crore plan
Partner Programmes

Mitsumi enters India with INR ₹700-1,000 crore plan

Mitsumi unveils India push with INR ₹700-1,000 crore IT and mobile distribution expansion across metros and smaller cities over 3 years.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Alteryx & Evisions expand partnership to boost university data
EduTech

Alteryx & Evisions expand partnership to boost university data

Alteryx and Evisions have expanded their partnership, launching Accelerators to enhance data analytics and decision-making in UK universities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Atturra delivers first SIS module to Brisbane Grammar School
EduTech

Atturra delivers first SIS module to Brisbane Grammar School

Atturra delivers first module of Student Information System for Brisbane Grammar School, leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 to streamline processes and enhance learning.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Nebula Global ranked ninth on FEBE Growth 100 for 2024
Customer Experience

Nebula Global ranked ninth on FEBE Growth 100 for 2024

Nebula Global Services has landed ninth place on the FEBE Growth 100 list for 2024, applauded for its commitment to sustainable and ethical IT services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024