Sholto Macpherson

Sholto Macpherson has worked in radio and print journalism for more than 10 years. He began his print career as sub-editor for CRN Australia in 2000 before becoming a freelance journalist for a range of publications in IT, politics and business, sustainability and the arts. Before taking the role of editor of CRN, Sholto spent three years as associate editor of The Diplomat magazine, an Australian title on international politics. He is now a contributing editor to the publication.

Recent articles by Sholto Macpherson

A renewed Netgear takes on Cisco, HP head-on

A renewed Netgear takes on Cisco, HP head-on

While economies everywhere are shrinking, Netgear is expanding with plans to take it from SMB to a full-scale networking vendor.
Sholto Macpherson Mar 27 2009, 12:16PM Hardware
CRN TV: Reseller gives regional perspective live from Expotech exhibition floor

CRN TV: Reseller gives regional perspective live from Expotech exhibition floor

Watch the first of CRN TV's live interviews from the exhibition floor of Ingram Micro's Sydney Expotech. In this CRN TV exclusive Sholto Macpherson, editor of CRN interviews Trevor Keene from Midwest Multimedia.
Sholto Macpherson Mar 18 2009, 4:35PM Collaboration
Netgear dumps rebates for discounts in channel refresh

Netgear dumps rebates for discounts in channel refresh

Netgear has ditched rebates in favour of upfront discounts in a revamp of its umbrella ProSafe partner program.
Sholto Macpherson Mar 16 2009, 3:57PM Hardware
PHOTO GALLERY: Ingram Expotech hits Canberra

PHOTO GALLERY: Ingram Expotech hits Canberra

Over 100 resellers came down to the Canberra Exhibition Centre on Wednesday afternoon for Ingram Micro's Expotech to check out the latest tech on show, enjoy a drink and talk about their plans for 2009.
Sholto Macpherson Mar 12 2009, 8:21AM Collaboration
Ingram adds EMC to storage portfolio

Ingram adds EMC to storage portfolio

Ingram Micro has signed up storage vendor EMC as part of a bullish push into storage for 2009.
Sholto Macpherson Mar 11 2009, 11:39AM Data centre
Ingram: 41 jobs go, new hires announced

Ingram: 41 jobs go, new hires announced

Ingram Micro has laid off staff and created new positions in a restructuring of its business.
Sholto Macpherson Mar 3 2009, 4:20PM Strategy
Ingram lays off staff after fall in half-yearly results

Ingram lays off staff after fall in half-yearly results

Ingram Micro Australia has laid off an unknown number of staff 12 days after the US head office posted a 13 percent drop in global sales and a 23 percent drop in Asia Pacific sales.
Sholto Macpherson Mar 3 2009, 9:38AM Finance
Express Data signs two new vendors

Express Data signs two new vendors

Express Data has made two big new additions with Blue Coat and Hitachi Data Systems joining its stable of vendors.
Sholto Macpherson Feb 13 2009, 6:02PM Strategy
Three's the lucky number

Three's the lucky number

Data#3’s managing director John Grant talks up the company’s services
and reveals how the reseller is surviving the economic slowdown in 2009.
Sholto Macpherson Jan 19 2009, 12:32PM Collaboration
Prime-time computer crime

Prime-time computer crime

Computer forensics may not be as glamorous as the physical
side of CSI, but it’s just as much fun.
Sholto Macpherson Dec 17 2008, 12:01PM Security
Surf’s up for managed security at earthwave

Surf’s up for managed security at earthwave

After conquering McDonald’s and independent schools, earthwave upholds its local touch.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 27 2008, 4:22PM Security
Business and Pleasure

Business and Pleasure

Headed by Brett McInnes, Panasonic Australia’s new division brings business and home together.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 9 2008, 11:03AM Training & Development
Government goes Green

Government goes Green

Forget Canberra without environmental credentials, and other sound advice from Tony Wright.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 30 2008, 4:26PM Hardware
The big food fight

The big food fight

Office supplies is moving on from the glossy catalogue to sophisticated e-commerce operation. But is there room for more than one chef in the kitchen?
Sholto Macpherson Sep 30 2008, 11:42AM Collaboration
Government goes Green

Government goes Green

Forget Canberra without environmental credentials, and other sound advice from Tony Wright
Sholto Macpherson Jul 22 2008, 2:02PM Collaboration
The big food fight

The big food fight

Office supplies is moving on from the glossy catalogue to a sophisticated e-commerce operation. But is there room for more than one chef in the kitchen?
Sholto Macpherson Jun 24 2008, 3:37PM Sales & Marketing
NOC, NOC, who’s there?

NOC, NOC, who’s there?

After branching out into managed services – this reseller discovered it was the most profitable part of the business
Sholto Macpherson May 28 2008, 10:35AM Data centre
Dubbo – a gateway to IT

Dubbo – a gateway to IT

Mathew Dickerson has turned a NSW regional centre into the home of an IT success story.
Sholto Macpherson Apr 2 2008, 4:48PM Strategy
Words of wisdom for channel longevity

Words of wisdom for channel longevity

Dimension Data’s CEO Steve Nola shares the company’s five strategies for success
Sholto Macpherson Mar 6 2008, 2:03PM Strategy
Not very elementary

Not very elementary

Private schools are taking storage demands even further than the standard commercial environment
Sholto Macpherson Aug 2 2007, 9:06AM Data centre

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