IBM closes Red Hat deal for $34 billion
IBM has officially gobbled up Red Hat for $34 billion, a technology acquisition considered one of the largest in history.
Stories by Jennifer O'Brien
‘Winter is coming’: Dell EMC expert outlines IT infrastructure vision
According to Dell EMC modern data centre specialist, Perry Delaney; "we’re living in a world of change. It’s no longer business as usual."
‘Don’t worry about existential threat AI might pose’: futurist
CIOs need to put aside the Hollywood-induced fear that machines will take over the world and that humanity’s days are numbered, according to AI expert Toby Walsh.
Dell EMC's global CTO reveals 6 ‘big ideas’ on future of ICT industry
Dell EMC’s president and global CTO, John Roese, believes we’re in a “transitional phase” in the evolution of the IT industry.
EXCLUSIVE: The Rhipening...
With nearly two years under his belt in the top job, rhipe’s Dominic O’Hanlon sat down with ARN Associate Editor, Jennifer O'Brien, to talk about the journey so far.
Rhody Burton: IBM's channel solution
IBM A/NZ director of global business partners, Rhody Burton, sat down with Jennifer O'Brien in a very candid and personal discussion about her journey into IT, lessons learned along the way, and some personal insights and even unknown facts.
INSIDE EDGE: Key takeaways from VMware's John Donovan
VMware director of channels and general business A/NZ, John Donovan, on the key takeaways from VMware's's breakout session, Opportunity in a liquid world: Outcomes and profitability to the channel.
INSIDE EDGE: Key takeaways from APC by Schneider's Muralee Kanagaratnam
APC by Schneider general manager, channel and alliances, Pacific, Muralee Kanagaratnam, on the key takeaways from APC by Schneider's breakout session, Transformative journey in the datacentre.
INSIDE EDGE: Key takeaways from Telstra's Keith Masterton
Telstra director business and enterprise partners, Keith Masterton, on the key takeaways from Telstra's breakout session, Channel leadership – delivering the complete transition story.
ARN Hall of Fame profile: Kate Burleigh
2014 Hall of Fame inductee, Kate Burleigh, talks openly about the journey to the top and her leadership style.
EXCLUSIVE: NewLease rebrands to Rhipe from December 1
Due to expansion and investment opportunities both nationally and around the globe, and the need to chart a future pathway with service providers, NewLease is rebranding the company to Rhipe, a move effective December 1, 2014.
UPDATED: Devlin named Ruckus Wireless MD
Patrick Devlin, an IT veteran with over 15 years’ experience in channel development, has been crowned Ruckus Wireless managing director of A/NZ and Pacific Islands.
EXCLUSIVE: Nixon to leave Citrix, joins NetApp in newly created channel role
Citrix Systems’ Chris Nixon is set to leave the company and join NetApp on June 2 in a newly created role as the distribution sales manager.
Belkin names new MD, McLean leaves post
IT veteran Ian McLean has left the managing director post at Belkin, leaving the door open for Stephanie Ogden, a former sales director for the business to take the helm.
UPDATED: APAC entrepreneurs lack support, finance: Wozniak and Earl
A lack of follow through with policy change proposals, non-existent angel investor tax deductions and a decline in venture capital investment signals a lack of support for APAC tech entrepreneurs, according to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Talent International’s Richard Earl.
