They are the first partner in APAC to reach this level giving them access to greater support from Extreme.

Partner Connect aims to deliver simplified engagement with VMware based on partners’ business models.

A new partner engagement programme has been announced by NetSuite along with new partner on-boarding systems.

Bitdefender has opened its Partner Advantage Network (PAN) programme with the aim of recruiting and supporting its over 500 local resellers.

The company aims to bring its partner ecosystem a more streamlined approach to reselling its IT management software solutions.

Ping Identity has launched partner programmes for both its channel partners, and its technology alliance partners.

The new Check PointS partner programme directly rewards solution providers for activities that deepen customer relationships such as C-suite meetings.

A simple and manageable programme designed to incentivise, recognise and reward commercial partner achievements.

Benefits include sales and marketing, training and certification, partner managers, portfolio differentiation, and automated deal registration.

The changes include a dedicated programme for managed services providers and a raft of new processes and initiatives.

The newly introduced program tiers include the following classifications: Associate, Resell Focus, Resell Elite, and Partner Security Service.

The portal has many features including a training academy, monthly promotions, rewards and a 24-hour turnaround on deal registrations.

“The Fusion Partner Program frees SecOps, DevOps and NetOps teams from the traditional model of deploying functions as dedicated hardware appliances.”

The company has also appointed Mark Anning as the power distribution A/NZ channel manager.

New channel programmes, incentives and expanded enablement tools and resources provide partners with a clear path to success in the SD-WAN market.

Expands innovation potential on Boomi platform and allows strategic partners to create and build integrated technology solutions for joint customers.

The programme aims to attract new partners, provide added benefits to current partners and boost the cybersecurity company’s expansion into APAC.

Includes free training, sales tools, marketing initiatives, incentives, and adds a new service provider route-to-market.

Earlier this year, Gemalto appointed Tech Data as a distributor for its portfolio of SafeNet identity and data protection solutions in New Zealand.

“We have constructed the StorageCraft Global Partner Success Program to be highly flexible and modular.”

“So suddenly, in our region, we have become almost early adopters of these new shifts in technological revolutions.”

Hewlett Packard-owned network infrastructure provider Aruba has announced a stronger focus on user experience and cloud enablement.

With the launch of its Red Cloak Partner Program, Secureworks will engage in a more transparent exchange of raw data with participating vendors.

The IT vendor programme. A stalwart of the channel, but one that is seemingly beginning to hold less relevance as new research reveals.