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We are excited to announce that tickets are on sale for Pipeline 2025, and to tell you about the theme - Channel Alliances: Forging the Future - and initial session topics and speakers: https://lnkd.in/gDsDFqM7 Taking place from August 12 to 14 on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Pipeline 2025 recognises that traditional technology partnerships are evolving. Technology partners are using new relationships to improve their bottom line, build more valuable ties with customer, keep up with security demands, grow specialist credentials, engage in M&A and achieve other goals. With this in mind, Pipeline 2025 will have a special focus on how new and old partnerships are being assessed in light of market shifts around security and compliance, cloud, platform simplification, automation, customer maturity and other factors. Also at Pipeline 2025: - We will present our inaugural 2025 Australian MSP Index Report about the Australian MSP landscape and MSP maturity and activities. - Trevor Clarke, Co-Founder and Asia Pacific Research Director, Tech Research Asia, will be back with his update on which way he sees the industry headed. - Once again, Pipeline 2025 attendees will also get a different perspective on issues they deal with, from people with fascinating stories outside the technology industry. - Resilience, teamwork, determination, motivation and goal setting will be on the agenda in what is bound to be a powerful session with Damien Thomlinson, former commando who experienced a life-altering explosion in Afghanistan. - Shane Heal's journey took him from humble beginnings to global success as a four-time Olympian and NBA player, to being a coach and mentor, and into business. Pipeline attendees will spend an afternoon with Shane in what will be a memorable experience for anyone interested in mental toughness and adapting to change. - That’s in addition to insights from owners and leaders of technology businesses about their professional challenges, and opportunities to boost personal and business profiles on ChannelTV, to learn in interactive workshops, line up meetings with vendors, partners, distributors and others, hear from peers in breakout sessions, and enjoy vibrant networking activities, the Impact Awards and a lot more.  To lock in 2024 pricing, buy your tickets before Australia Day 2025. Also, if you purchase a Platinum or Gold ticket by December 20, 2024, you’ll receive an exclusive value-add. Learn more by registering your interest in attending Pipeline 2025: https://lnkd.in/g8zM79XH #pipeline2025

Microsoft today announced it will deploy an Azure Extended Zone to Perth by mid-2025. It expects the Western Australian Government, Roy Hill and Northern Star Resources to be among the users to benefit: https://lnkd.in/gVRBsMqH

Melbourne-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner RedBear IT is one of only two firms in Australia with the AWS Security Incident Response Specialisation, it has announced: https://lnkd.in/gKzJh9Q7

We are excited to kick off our MSP Index program with the first version of our MSP Index directory on the CRN Australia web site. This follows our MSP Index launch event in Sydney recently, which was sponsored by NinjaOne, Opollo MSP & IT Marketing Agency, Apptio, an IBM Company, ESET Australia, HaloPSA, Mimecast, Vertiv and World of Workflows. Initially, the directory shows basic information about MSPs: contact details and a short elevator pitch. Our ambition is to grow the program into: - a comprehensive directory and source of data about the managed IT services provider (MSP) landscape in Australia. - a source of data and analysis of the Australian MSP landscape, including MSP activities, opportunities and challenges  - a conduit between technology providers and the technology buying audience of iTnews. Read about the next steps and some initial analysis: https://lnkd.in/gb6TieAS List your MSP on the MSP Index: https://lnkd.in/gdBhS_55 See the first version of the MSP Index directory: https://lnkd.in/gFbixBk4 #mspindex

[Partner Content] Ingram Micro’s Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is revolutionising how partners operate in the cloud ecosystem. Here's what makes it a game-changer:   ◾ Streamlined Access: Integration with the Xvantage platform simplifies AWS Marketplace interactions, saving time and reducing complexity. ◾ Enhanced Services: Scaled migration and assessment capabilities tailored to SMBs and midmarket businesses accelerate cloud transitions. ◾ Expert Support: Dedicated technical teams and Trust X Alliance connections help partners tackle challenges and seize new opportunities.    With solutions to address the growing demand for data, AI, and cloud-certified engineers, Ingram Micro is setting partners up for long-term success in the AWS ecosystem.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7GYa_6D

[Partner Content] In today’s competitive IT landscape, Managed Service Providers are navigating complex challenges, from long buyer journeys to high client acquisition costs. But there’s still a huge opportunity for growth—if you have the right strategies in place.   How MSPs can leverage specialisation and targeted marketing to drive success?    With expert insights from Opollo MSP & IT Marketing Agency, we explore how their tailored marketing strategies help MSPs boost visibility, generate high-quality leads, and stand out in a crowded market.   Key insights include: - The power of specialisation in verticals or vendor partnerships, driving 70% of all leads for MSPs. - How Opollo’s SEO, inbound marketing, and multi-channel lead generation strategies can help MSPs increase their presence. - A real-world success story where an MSP saw a 200x increase in lead generation and 1,900% boost in visibility. Read the full article to uncover proven strategies that can help your MSP thrive.https://https://lnkd.in/gbeKQTnQ   #MSPs #ITChannel #MarketingStrategies #Opollo #BusinessGrowth #LeadGeneration #ManagedServices #TechIndustry #DigitalMarketing

Curious about what goes on behind the conference doors at Pipeline?   Explore the highlights of Pipeline 2024's conference sessions, expertly curated by the CRN editorial team. These sessions showcased leading Australian IT practitioners through captivating keynotes, insightful panels, and interactive workshops.   Looking ahead to Pipeline 2025, our theme is "Channel Alliances: Forging the Future". Join us we explore strategies to expand your network, strengthen your connections and position yourself for success in this rapidly changing landscape. Get ready for an engaging program designed to empower and inspire.   Register now: https://lnkd.in/gddfp8kC

An alert about “critical” vulnerabilities involving Mitel MiCollab collaboration applications has been issued by the Australian Signals Directorate: https://lnkd.in/gyg2H8Db

Brennan has helped Cura Day Hospitals Group complete a “comprehensive” migration of its IT infrastructure to Azure: https://lnkd.in/gRC_gb7X Established in 2008, Cura has 29 facilities across most Australian states and territories. It worked with Brennan’s cloud specialists on an Azure migration, facilitated by Brennan’s Azure Foundations solution.

New-Zealand-headquartered Bastion Security Group has signed an agreement to acquire Melbourne-headquartered cyber security managed services provider Cythera: https://lnkd.in/g8Uyu6pi Cythera co-founder Euan Prentice commented: “As the number and complexity of cyber threats continue to rise across both Australia and New Zealand, the ability to provide a full-service cybersecurity offering to the Group’s customers is increasingly important.”