Recent articles by Simon Sharwood

Salesforce tests new channel services programs

Salesforce tests new channel services programs

Floats idea of niche specialists to be parachuted into projects.
Simon Sharwood Feb 28 2019, 11:36AM Strategy
Why aren't SMB's taking security seriously?

Why aren't SMB's taking security seriously?

rhipe, Trend Micro, Microsoft partners talk security investment over lunch.
Simon Sharwood Feb 26 2019, 11:24AM Security
Rhipe, Microsoft, Trend Micro partners talk security over lunch

Rhipe, Microsoft, Trend Micro partners talk security over lunch

[Photos] Who sat down for lunch at Australia Square?
Simon Sharwood Feb 26 2019, 11:23AM Photos
ConnectWise sold to private equity firm Thoma Bravo

ConnectWise sold to private equity firm Thoma Bravo

Co-founder and CEO to step down as firm chases security business and acquisitions.
Simon Sharwood Feb 26 2019, 6:46AM Finance
Cisco licensing mess could make call centres go dark

Cisco licensing mess could make call centres go dark

Software shouldn’t have shipped with expiring licenses, but did.
Simon Sharwood Feb 25 2019, 11:15AM Networking
NetComm wireless plans sale to US company Casa Systems

NetComm wireless plans sale to US company Casa Systems

$161 million all-cash offer is 50 percent premium.
Simon Sharwood Feb 22 2019, 9:37AM Networking
Tech Data launches Oz web shop

Tech Data launches Oz web shop

Simplifying the buying process for partners.
Simon Sharwood Feb 22 2019, 6:01AM Distribution
Apple makes 2FA mandatory for app store developer bosses

Apple makes 2FA mandatory for app store developer bosses

Better late than never, and you’ve got a week to make this happen.
Simon Sharwood Feb 21 2019, 11:10AM Security
Google makes hybrid cloud play with on-prem K8s Engine

Google makes hybrid cloud play with on-prem K8s Engine

Hardware, schmardware says advertising giant.
Simon Sharwood Feb 21 2019, 4:01AM Cloud
Acer Australia's new channel program unveiled

Acer Australia's new channel program unveiled

PC vendor plans to recruit 100 resellers to take on Dell, HPE and Lenovo in commercial sales.
Simon Sharwood Feb 21 2019, 12:01AM Hardware
Seagate plans double-actuator disk drives

Seagate plans double-actuator disk drives

Imagine a needle on each side of a record.
Simon Sharwood Feb 19 2019, 10:51AM Servers & Storage
rhipe posts 30 percent revenue jump

rhipe posts 30 percent revenue jump

Bets on APAC expansion and CSP program pay off.
Simon Sharwood Feb 18 2019, 10:01AM Finance
Seagate quietly bins open storage project

Seagate quietly bins open storage project

‘Kinetic’ lacked energy despite Brisbane channel tests.
Simon Sharwood Feb 15 2019, 11:30AM Servers & Storage
Australian channel player finds big Linux bug

Australian channel player finds big Linux bug

The Missing Link’s Shenanigans Labs spot ‘dirty sock’ Ubuntu exploit.
Simon Sharwood Feb 15 2019, 7:10AM Security
Hands-on: iPad vs Surface Go (vs a normal laptop)

Hands-on: iPad vs Surface Go (vs a normal laptop)

While great for on-the-go use, can Microsoft and Apple’s tablets replace a notebook?
Simon Sharwood Feb 14 2019, 6:00AM Hardware
Windows 7's demise gives hope to PC sales this year

Windows 7's demise gives hope to PC sales this year

Will 2019 be a good year on the desktop?
Simon Sharwood Feb 14 2019, 6:00AM Hardware
Hands-on: Huawei Matebook X Pro

Hands-on: Huawei Matebook X Pro

A hidden webcam and a monster screen make Huawei’s first lappie a contender.
Simon Sharwood Feb 14 2019, 6:00AM Hardware
Lenovo launches 'TruScale' servers-as-a-service program

Lenovo launches 'TruScale' servers-as-a-service program

Channel still gets paid, but can choose from up-front or recurring payments.
Simon Sharwood Feb 13 2019, 12:06PM Sales & Marketing
Government ties channel in compliance red tape

Government ties channel in compliance red tape

Single-touch payroll passes parliament as ATO reveals contractor crackdown.
Simon Sharwood Feb 13 2019, 12:00PM Finance
Fitbit gives its channel the runaround

Fitbit gives its channel the runaround

New device only sold through corporate and health fund plans.
Simon Sharwood Feb 12 2019, 12:00PM Hardware

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