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OpenSearch foundation launches long-term support programme

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OpenSearch set out its first enterprise support framework as new long-term releases promise 18-month cover, faster CVE fixes and certified vendors.
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SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO

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SonicWall overhauls its SecureFirst Partner Program and appoints Patrick O'Donnell as CRO to drive partner-led sales and managed services.
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FinTech Australia launches summit on open banking data

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FinTech Australia unveils Fintech Data Horizons Summit to spotlight real-world open banking and data sharing across key sectors in 2026.
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AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
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CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.
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LRN earns global recognition for financial services courses

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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LRN has earned global accreditations for its financial services compliance courses from CISI, IBF Singapore and The CPD Certification Service.
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Kinetic IT becomes first in Australia with SIAM Assured status

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Kinetic IT is the first Australian firm to achieve Scopism's SIAM Assured status, becoming the second worldwide with this key service integration accolade.
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Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
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Databricks partners with NSW to expand AI skills programme

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Databricks has partnered with the New South Wales Government to enhance its AI and data academy, aiming to upskill over 100 staff members in the next year.
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Exclusive Networks launches Exclusive Global Solutions

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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Exclusive Networks has launched Exclusive Global Solutions (XGS), a new initiative to streamline its cybersecurity services for partners worldwide.
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WatchGuard wins TrustRadius awards for cybersecurity

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies has secured TrustRadius's Buyer's Choice and Top Rated Awards, highlighting its top-rated cybersecurity products among users.
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Lenovo unveils new tailored journeys in 360 framework

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Lenovo has unveiled five specialised pathways in its Lenovo 360 Global Framework to enhance partner engagement across key sectors, including AI and education.
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REINSW revolutionises training with Brightspace learning system

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) hails positive improvements in training programmes since adopting D2L's Brightspace learning management system in 2023.
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Tesserent Academy & ALC gain ISACA Elite Plus Partner accreditation

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Tesserent Academy and ALC Training, leading cyber solutions bodies, secure ISACA Elite Plus Partner accreditation in an Australian first, marking a significant milestone for cybersecurity training.
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ECI Software Solutions among 2024's Great Places to Work in six nations

Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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ECI Software Solutions receives a 2024 Great Place to Work certification across six nations, marking consecutive years of recognition for bolstering workplace culture and innovation.
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Macquarie Technology first to achieve DTA's full data centre certification

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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Macquarie Technology Group first company to certify all data centres and cloud services under the DTA's Hosting Certification Framework.
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V2 Digital achieves AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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V2 Digital, an Australian transformation consultancy, rapidly rises to AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status.
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Boomi's tech revitalises member experience for Chartered Accountants ANZ

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Boomi's technology revitalises membership experiences for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enhancing personalisation.
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Veritas Technologies updates partner program with big plans for 2023

Fri, 19th May 2023
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Veritas Technologies has updated its Veritas Partner Force program to help partners transition to the cloud more easily.
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DXC Technology achieves Oracle CSPE global accreditation

Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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DXC Technology has achieved Cloud Solutions Provider Expertise for the fifth consecutive year as an Oracle partner.