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Tech Data announces new CEO as Robert Dutkowski steps down
Jobs

Tech Data announces new CEO as Robert Dutkowski steps down

Ex-IBM channel veteran Richard T. Hume will fill the position of CEO, after serving 2 years as Tech Data's executive vice president.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018
Tech Data brings Lightspeed Systems to ANZ with new distie deal
EduTech

Tech Data brings Lightspeed Systems to ANZ with new distie deal

Lightspeed Systems is an education technology provider that partners with schools to deliver mobility and management solution programs.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Tech Data partners with Dbvisit in ANZ
Oracle

Tech Data partners with Dbvisit in ANZ

Tech Data will distribute Dbvisit's Oracle data solutions in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its offerings and creating new revenue streams for partners.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's ASEAN distributor
Autodesk

Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's ASEAN distributor

Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's Value Added Distributor in ASEAN markets, offering full solution portfolio to partners.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
Tech Data launches new portfolio to help manage 'tech ecosystem at every step'
Manufacturing

Tech Data launches new portfolio to help manage 'tech ecosystem at every step'

Portfolio enables OEMs and solution providers to focus on the future by providing end-to-end customer and product lifecycle management.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Cloudera APAC partner awards - Deloitte AU takes out ANZ partner of the year
Microsoft

Cloudera APAC partner awards - Deloitte AU takes out ANZ partner of the year

​The annual Cloudera APAC Partner Summit took place in Singapore this month with Microsoft, Tech Data, and Deloitte Australia among the big winners.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Tech Data appoints new VP as they continue their APAC expansion
Tech Data

Tech Data appoints new VP as they continue their APAC expansion

Tech Data appoints Samuel Poh as VP of operations, Asia Pacific, boosting their regional growth amidst recent financial fluctuations and expansion efforts.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Tech Data seals distie deal to the benefit of AU channel partners
Partner Programmes

Tech Data seals distie deal to the benefit of AU channel partners

Tech Data has announced a distribution agreement with CyberPower Systems to allow the distributor to provide AU partners with the entire portfolio.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Scale your managed service business with Microsoft's cloud DRaaS solution
Partner Programmes

Scale your managed service business with Microsoft's cloud DRaaS solution

Scale your managed service business with Microsoft's Azure Site Recovery, the most cost-effective DR solution, supported by Tech Data's comprehensive framework.

By Kai Ping Lew • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Azure Site Recovery offers resellers a more predictable income stream
Software-as-a-Service

Azure Site Recovery offers resellers a more predictable income stream

Microsoft's Azure Site Recovery helps resellers secure a steady income with cloud-based disaster recovery solutions, tapping into the growing cloud IT market.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Tech Data appoints Wendy O'Keeffe to ANZ country manager
Cisco

Tech Data appoints Wendy O'Keeffe to ANZ country manager

Tech Data says O'Keeffe will be responsible for developing and executing the business strategy across the ANZ region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Tech Data picks up channel veteran as operations director
Express Data

Tech Data picks up channel veteran as operations director

Broadley will be responsible for leading and refining Tech Data's go-to-market strategy and operational models in the region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Tech Data seals distribution deal with Qlik in India
Data Analytics

Tech Data seals distribution deal with Qlik in India

Under this partnership, Tech Data will offer Qlik's entire range of data visualization, dashboard and data discovery products to its customers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Tech Data to operate as a unified global brand
Digital Transformation

Tech Data to operate as a unified global brand

The company says the re-brand highlights their expanded reach and capabilities as a global leader in technology distribution and services.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Tech Data appoints new ANZ director for business innovation
Hyperscale

Tech Data appoints new ANZ director for business innovation

Charlton will be responsible for driving net-new supplier business across the data centre and next-generation technology sectors.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Rebate woes hit Tech Data profits, despite sales boost
Financial results

Rebate woes hit Tech Data profits, despite sales boost

Tech Data has recorded a solid increase in net sales on the back of its Technology Solutions acquisition, but weaker than expected profits for Q2.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

EXCLUSIVE BRIEFING: Everything you need to know to become an Azure cloud service provider
Software-as-a-Service

EXCLUSIVE BRIEFING: Everything you need to know to become an Azure cloud service provider

Microsoft's Azure Site Recovery, available through Tech Data, is the most cost-effective disaster recovery solution on the market.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Tech Data and Microsoft offer invaluable 'Azure Acceleration Kit'
Disaster Recovery

Tech Data and Microsoft offer invaluable 'Azure Acceleration Kit'

There are an almost infinite number of complications that can corrupt data and cripple modern businesses - Tech Data says Azure is the answer.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017