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VMware Cloud Verified and VMware Principal Partner, Routed, has launched its channel partner portal. According to Routed, it aims to provide curated resources for partners, managed services providers (MSPs), and Internet service providers (ISPs) selling, marketing and operating as resellers of VMware Cloud through Routed. Routed became the first VMware Cloud Verified partner in Africa […]

StarLink, a cyber and cloud advisor in the META region, has announced a distribution partnership with Anomali, a maker of intelligence-driven extended detection and response (XDR) cybersecurity solutions. This new partnership will provide organisations across MEA with access to the Anomali portfolio, an innovative suite of products that leverages global intelligence to empower security teams […]

Acronis, a global provider of cyber protection solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael Callahan as the new chief marketing officer (CMO). Callahan joins the team with extensive sales and marketing experience, serving in senior leadership roles at companies such as McAfee, HP and Juniper, and most recently as the senior vice president of global […]

The rise of the networking-as-a-service (NaaS) business model has been nothing short of a revolution. Often championed for its flexible approach to keeping expenses down, the subscription service is becoming increasingly recognised for a wealth of other reasons. Sherifa Hady, Vice President Channel, Europe Middle East and Africa at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, […]

Breakpoint is a group of companies offering specialist IT Infrastructure and full stack, leading edge technology solutions. The company offers a range of specialist technology services covering infrastructure, storage, cloud, monitoring and testing. Recently, Breakpoint demonstrated commitment and focus to Nutanix product ecosystem to strengthen value proposition for South African customers and was elevated to […]

Open-source platform vendor Liferay Inc has announced that Link Development, a global provider of IT solutions and Liferay EMEA partner, has achieved multi-country ‘Platinum Partner’ status, Liferay’s highest partnership level. The distinction highlights Link Development’s know-how in terms of consulting, partnering and delivering digital experiences for enterprises, thereby achieving success and winning the Liferay Platinum […]

StarLink, a value-added Distributor (VAD) in the META region, has announced signing a regional distribution agreement with DigiCert for Middle East and Africa (MEA). DigiCert is a global provider of scalable TLS/SSL, IoT and PKI solutions for identity and encryption. DigiCert innovates to advance TLS and PKI-based solutions for securing the enterprise and emerging markets […]

Cohesity, a next-gen data management company, has announced the appointment of James Worrall as head of EMEA channels. Worrall has extensive experience in building sales channels, having been in leadership roles for networking, enterprise IT and technology start-ups over the last 20 years. In his role at Cohesity, Worrall will report into the Cohesity global […]

Mimecast Limited, an email security and cyber resilience company, has announced the appointment of two key new hires, Moss Gondwe as Public Sector Director and Collin Kunene, as Channel Director, to support its operations in South Africa and bolster its local senior leadership team. Gondwe, a former IBM and Microsoft executive, will focus on expanding […]

Veteran industry executive Jody Yee has been appointed global industry solution director for technology, media and telecom (TMT) at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS). Throughout his 18 years in corporate insurance and alternative risks transfer, he has specialised in developing innovative solutions to drive growth and scale business development. Yee’s appointment follows the successful […]