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

How Salesforce.com’s rock-solid platform won over Sage

How Salesforce.com’s rock-solid platform won over Sage

[Comment] The Force is strong with this one.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 30 2015, 2:48PM Comment
Meet Unleashed Software, a cloud ERP with local clout

Meet Unleashed Software, a cloud ERP with local clout

[Comment] Born amid the ANZ accounting software boom.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 6 2015, 4:00PM Cloud
Is 'channel-first' just lip service?

Is 'channel-first' just lip service?

Not every reseller is easily convinced about vendors' partner promises.
Sholto Macpherson Aug 25 2015, 11:02AM Strategy
Local software boom running short on staff

Local software boom running short on staff

So many jobs, so few suitable candidates.
Sholto Macpherson Aug 24 2015, 6:28AM Software
Meet Retriever Communications, a Sydney mobile specialist

Meet Retriever Communications, a Sydney mobile specialist

Talking app opportunities for enterprises.
Sholto Macpherson Jul 30 2015, 5:17AM Collaboration
The psychology of good software design

The psychology of good software design

We talk to the company that designed UX for Telstra.
Sholto Macpherson Jun 28 2015, 10:00AM Software
ATO could open door for smaller resellers

ATO could open door for smaller resellers

Monoliths and mainframes out, agile projects in.
Sholto Macpherson Jun 28 2015, 10:00AM Finance
A reason for resellers to thank the taxman

A reason for resellers to thank the taxman

Opportunities around government’s shift to standard business reporting.
Sholto Macpherson Jun 10 2015, 5:08AM Finance
Fridge-sized data centre lets miners move on from dusty boxes

Fridge-sized data centre lets miners move on from dusty boxes

Homegrown Perth manufacturer scoring major clients.
Sholto Macpherson Jun 3 2015, 5:06AM Data centre
Analysing the acquisitions in the CRN Fast50

Analysing the acquisitions in the CRN Fast50

Almost a dozen business owners have attracted buyers.
Sholto Macpherson May 28 2015, 12:00PM Photos
Bumper buyouts for CRN Fast50 success stories

Bumper buyouts for CRN Fast50 success stories

How Fast50 companies have become M&A targets.
Sholto Macpherson May 28 2015, 12:00PM Cloud
Aussie resellers cash in as POS goes cloud and mobile

Aussie resellers cash in as POS goes cloud and mobile

From tablets to SaaS to analytics.
Sholto Macpherson May 27 2015, 9:30PM Software
How to make sales while losing money, the SaaS way

How to make sales while losing money, the SaaS way

[Comment] Where are the profits in the cloud?
Sholto Macpherson May 27 2015, 11:39AM Comment
How Telstra wants to own cloud software sales

How Telstra wants to own cloud software sales

The world after T-Suite and Office 365.
Sholto Macpherson Apr 21 2015, 8:40PM Cloud
The recurring dream of subscription software

The recurring dream of subscription software

Predictable, ongoing revenue is no longer a fantasy for resellers.
Sholto Macpherson Apr 21 2015, 6:28AM Software
How a Sydney MSP launched a software start-up

How a Sydney MSP launched a software start-up

Reseller's high hopes for its own intellectual property.
Sholto Macpherson Apr 10 2015, 11:29AM Cloud
Apple's challenge to Office 365 and Google Apps

Apple's challenge to Office 365 and Google Apps

[Comment] Now letting Windows users access iWork for free.
Sholto Macpherson Feb 18 2015, 11:36AM Software
Meet Australia's Bitcoin bankers

Meet Australia's Bitcoin bankers

Taking their own approach to virtual currency.
Sholto Macpherson Feb 16 2015, 6:56AM Services
Microsoft's make-or-break cloud makeover

Microsoft's make-or-break cloud makeover

[Comment] A year on, has Nadella done enough?
Sholto Macpherson Jan 19 2015, 2:03PM Comment
Australian firm wins friends with the need for speed

Australian firm wins friends with the need for speed

Cutting split-seconds from web page load times.
Sholto Macpherson Dec 19 2014, 7:41AM Cloud

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