William Maher

Editor-in-Chief
William Maher is the editor-in-chief of techpartner.news.

He has more than two decades of experience writing about technology, including as a journalist, editor, commercial editor and corporate writer.

Recent articles by William Maher

This is AI speaking: what Uniting NSW.ACT's voice bot tells us about the future of call centres

This is AI speaking: what Uniting NSW.ACT's voice bot tells us about the future of call centres

The aged care provider is using AI to answer some calls from elderly clients.
William Maher Dec 18 2025, 6:52PM Software
AI 'hesitancy', 'dangerous pathways' and rising expectations of risk officers

AI 'hesitancy', 'dangerous pathways' and rising expectations of risk officers

Cisco, Governance Institute of Australia and IBRS weigh in.
William Maher Dec 14 2025, 7:17PM Strategy
Cloud marketplace momentum building, according to Omdia

Cloud marketplace momentum building, according to Omdia

Customers looking to use committed cloud budgets on third party products and services sold through marketplaces.
William Maher Dec 11 2025, 3:51PM Cloud
Mark Iles to make debut appearance at Pipeline 2026

Mark Iles to make debut appearance at Pipeline 2026

To lay out the next game-changing M&A trends.
William Maher Dec 11 2025, 3:00AM Finance
Photos: Canalys Forum APAC 2025

Photos: Canalys Forum APAC 2025

Hundreds of partners from across the region converged for networking-fest.
William Maher Dec 4 2025, 7:13PM Photos
Partners warned about DRAM shortage at Canalys Forum APAC 2025

Partners warned about DRAM shortage at Canalys Forum APAC 2025

“Be very careful” about hardware commitments, said Steve Brazier.
William Maher Dec 3 2025, 2:06AM Data centre
David Beal to unpack big client shift at Pipeline 2026

David Beal to unpack big client shift at Pipeline 2026

After a year of outages and data breaches.
William Maher Dec 1 2025, 6:00PM Services
Subnet's 'cost neutral' managed services ambition

Subnet's 'cost neutral' managed services ambition

Reshaping how it operates and what it sells.
William Maher , Staff Writer Dec 1 2025, 3:00AM Services
Uptake Digital's Brenton Johnson on the firm's "unbelievable" year

Uptake Digital's Brenton Johnson on the firm's "unbelievable" year

This year has been "unbelievable for us," Uptake Digital's Brenton Johnson told us.
William Maher Nov 28 2025, 12:07PM
Pipeline 2026: Brad Fittler to talk game-changing moments at Pipeline 2026

Pipeline 2026: Brad Fittler to talk game-changing moments at Pipeline 2026

Dealing with moving goalposts, people and tactics.
William Maher Nov 27 2025, 3:00AM Strategy
Fast50 rankings revealed at gala awards in Sydney

Fast50 rankings revealed at gala awards in Sydney

Group's average revenue growth in FY25 was 67%, and nine companies earned their fifth Fast50 placing.
William Maher Nov 20 2025, 7:46AM Finance
Photos: The 2025 techpartner.news Fast50 Awards

Photos: The 2025 techpartner.news Fast50 Awards

See who was in the spotlight for growth in FY25.
William Maher Nov 19 2025, 11:42PM Photos
Cisco and Dicker Data use AI PODs to prod Australia's IT channel on AI

Cisco and Dicker Data use AI PODs to prod Australia's IT channel on AI

"The costs don't seem to stack up in the hyperscaler end of town when it comes to that training side of things."
William Maher Nov 13 2025, 12:00AM Data centre
Photos: 2025 Benchmark Security Awards

Photos: 2025 Benchmark Security Awards

See which security leaders and cybersecurity partners were in the room.
William Maher Nov 7 2025, 10:37AM Photos
In pictures: The 2025 techpartner.news Benchmark Security Awards winners

In pictures: The 2025 techpartner.news Benchmark Security Awards winners

See the winning security partners.
William Maher Nov 7 2025, 8:06AM Photos
Brad Howarth to unpack the next chapter for MSPs at Pipeline 2026

Brad Howarth to unpack the next chapter for MSPs at Pipeline 2026

 "Any MSP that's out there at the moment thinking AI is the path to salvation - no."
William Maher Oct 30 2025, 10:33AM Strategy
Privacy watchdog flags security failings before Vinomofo breach

Privacy watchdog flags security failings before Vinomofo breach

Why the wine wholesaler's privacy efforts weren't "reasonable", in the Privacy Commissioner's view.
Jason Pollock , William Maher Oct 29 2025, 2:39PM Security
Announcing the 2025 Fast50 companies

Announcing the 2025 Fast50 companies

Combined revenue of $1.2 billion in FY25.
William Maher Oct 16 2025, 5:00PM Finance
Announcing the 2025 Benchmark Security Awards Partner finalists

Announcing the 2025 Benchmark Security Awards Partner finalists

Winners announced at gala dinner on November 6th.
William Maher Oct 7 2025, 4:00AM Security
Save-the-dates for Pipeline 2026: We're levelling up to Hamilton Island in May!

Save-the-dates for Pipeline 2026: We're levelling up to Hamilton Island in May!

Take your channel conference experience to the next level over two nights at Hamilton Island!
William Maher Sep 11 2025, 10:15AM Strategy

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