AWS Global Passport Program aims for international partner growth
Amazon Web Services has launched a Global Passport Program aimed at growing a select number of software partners’ business internationally, promising to connect these vendors to regional resellers and distributors to build local market pipelines. Aimed at independent software vendors (ISVs), the program will connect participants with guidance, resources and strategic support in an effort […]
Alexa Leary wins world-record Paralympic gold, fulfilling a fortune teller's prophecy
KEY POINTS Rising Australian swim star Alexa Leary has won gold and set a world record in the 100m freestyle. It was Leary’s first individual Paralympic medal after she had carried Australia’s 100m relay team to first place. After a near-fatal accident, she said her parents turned to a clairvoyant, who predicted her Paralympic rise. […]
UK clears Microsoft's partnership with Inflection AI
Britain’s competition regulator has cleared Microsoft’s hiring of some former staff of Inflection AI and its partnership with the startup and said the deal did not require a deeper investigation. The Competition and Markets Authority began a probe in July to examine if the deal might lead to competition concerns in the country since both […]
Georgia school shooting suspect's father charged with second-degree murder
Key Points The father of Colt Gray, the 14-year-old accused of perpetrating a deadly shooting in the US, has also been charged. Colin Gray allegedly gave his son the AR-15-style rifle used in the shootings as a holiday gift in December. He been charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children. The father […]
'We must act': Where the extra $4.7 billion in gender-based violence funding is going
Key Points Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $4.7 billion package to prevent gender-based violence. It includes a boost to frontline services, including legal services. It follows a second National Cabinet on the issue as both federal and state governments aim to combat the “national crisis”. Australians fleeing domestic violence will soon receive additional support […]
NBN Co names new chief executive
NBN Co has appointed Vocus chief Ellie Sweeney as its new CEO, filling the role vacated by Stephen Rue in May. Due to start in December, Sweeney has spent the past six years with Vocus, serving largely as its chief operating officer and then as CEO from last year. She also spent more than 14 […]
Swoop throws its hat in the ring for Vonex, in competitive takeover
Telco Swoop said it has submitted a non-binding indicative proposal to acquire 100 per cent of Brisbane headquartered Vonex, a fellow telco and internet service provider which is listed on ASX. In doing so, Swoop will be challenging an existing scheme of arrangement between Vonex and Maxo Telecommunications, as announced on 25 June 2024. Swoop’s offer, presented to […]
Interactive partners with NetApp for enhanced storage solutions
Sydney based IT service provider Interactive said it has teamed up with multinational NetApp to enhance its storage solutions offering. The partnership aims to provide customers with advanced data management capabilities through Interactive Anywhere, the company’s comprehensive IT management platform. Interactive said is broadening its compute, network, and database services to include NetApp’s storage solutions. […]
Changes to higher-tier NBN Co plans arrive in September next year
NBN Co will boost the speeds of its three current top-tier residential services, and introduce a new 2 Gbps tier, in mid-September of next year. The company floated a plan in March to remake its 100/20 Mbps tier to 500/50 Mbps, its 250/25 Mbps tier to 750/50 Mbps, and its gigabit tier 750-1000/50-100 Mbps. Then, […]
UCaaS wholesaler Access4 names new partner chief
Wholesale provider of voice and Unified Communication-as-a-Service (UCaaS) solutions Access4 has named Greg Round as its new head of strategic partnerships. Round brings over 25 years of experience in new business development and channel partner management in the IT industry to his new role. He previously held the position of regional manager for channels and […]
