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

Office 365 overhaul: resellers to get access to every SKU

Office 365 overhaul: resellers to get access to every SKU

Telstra to lose any exclusivity in 2014.
Sholto Macpherson , Steven Kiernan Nov 15 2013, 8:46AM Software
Cloud security troops get boost from NSA snoops

Cloud security troops get boost from NSA snoops

The Prism spying revelations have been good news for this US vendor.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 8 2013, 9:10AM Cloud
Resellers to sell Office 365 directly - without Telstra

Resellers to sell Office 365 directly - without Telstra

Major shift in Microsoft's approach to licences.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 8 2013, 1:53PM Cloud
When communication breaks down

When communication breaks down

A preoccupation with technology can lead to missed business objectives.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 8 2013, 9:00AM Cloud
How the cloud is rescuing retail

How the cloud is rescuing retail

Picking a winner in cloud services is a savvy reseller's path to prosperity.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 5 2013, 8:51AM Cloud
Clouds weigh heavy as dollar descends

Clouds weigh heavy as dollar descends

The Australian dollar has fallen 18 percent in x months, pushing up the price for cloud services from US companies.
Sholto Macpherson Aug 8 2013, 1:32PM Cloud
Taking a deep dive with Salesforce.com

Taking a deep dive with Salesforce.com

Finding common ground between nukes and the cloud.
Sholto Macpherson Jul 2 2013, 10:23AM Cloud
The dying business of reselling software

The dying business of reselling software

The cloud must be part of a consulting pitch.
Sholto Macpherson May 8 2013, 2:25PM Cloud
From binge to bust: IT gold in the hills

From binge to bust: IT gold in the hills

Mining has had to tighten its belt, but there's still money to be made.
Sholto Macpherson Feb 5 2013, 2:24PM Software
Sun sets on systems integrators

Sun sets on systems integrators

The writing is on the wall as platform construction hots up.
Sholto Macpherson Feb 4 2013, 10:24AM Cloud
The year the cloud grew up

The year the cloud grew up

Rules are made to be forgotten - and learnt all over again.
Sholto Macpherson Jan 14 2013, 2:48PM Cloud
The five new threats resellers must counter

The five new threats resellers must counter

‘As-a-service’ vendors eroding support revenues.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 26 2012, 3:53PM Cloud
Resellers - pay attention to accounting software

Resellers - pay attention to accounting software

Regardless of vertical.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 29 2012, 9:35AM Cloud
Stronger clouds means safer apps

Stronger clouds means safer apps

The protection of information itself in its inner sanctum – the application.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 9 2012, 12:06PM Cloud
VMware sends a message: hardware is dead

VMware sends a message: hardware is dead

Software key to future revenue.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 2 2012, 1:54PM Cloud
CRM Dynamics Online: a battle with Salesforce assured

CRM Dynamics Online: a battle with Salesforce assured

How has it fared in the transition from server to cloud?
Sholto Macpherson Sep 12 2012, 9:56AM Cloud
How to fight the FUD

How to fight the FUD

Selling Office 365 against Managed Exchange.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 3 2012, 11:29AM Cloud
RIP to an SMB hero

RIP to an SMB hero

Reseller favourite sent to the tech graveyard.
Sholto Macpherson Aug 29 2012, 9:47AM Cloud
Global Sherpa seeks success through scale

Global Sherpa seeks success through scale

Automation and offshore centre the secret to low-cost cloud migrations.
Sholto Macpherson Apr 4 2012, 9:46AM Cloud
The cloud breathes life in wake of GFC

The cloud breathes life in wake of GFC

Key events in business technology's biggest transitions.
Sholto Macpherson Feb 8 2012, 10:46AM Hardware

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