CRN Australia

Founded in 1998, CRN serves as a key hub for news and insights tailored for IT resellers, systems integrators, managed service providers, IT solution firms, and distributors. We engage with our audience through various platforms, including print, online articles, awards, mobile media, roundtable discussions, and webinars. CRN is a well-respected name, recognized internationally while maintaining a strong focus on the specific challenges and opportunities relevant to the Australian IT channel. The content in CRN—both in the magazine and online—is designed with a channel-centric approach, offering education and updates on the latest developments, trends, and products in the industry. CRN magazine stands out as a leading publication in the IT business sector. It prioritizes the reader experience and invests significantly in high-quality editorial content, delivering insightful analysis, expert commentary, and cutting-edge technology recommendations. The CRN website is your go-to source for real-time news in the IT domain, consistently catering to the needs of the channel.

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Ravi Bharadwaj named Dell APJC partner ecosystem VP

1 week ago | crn.com.au | Athina Mallis

Ravi Bharadwaj has been appointed as vice president, artner ecosystem for Dell APJC where he will be responsible for the region’s global alliances sales execution and strategy. Also, in his new role he will oversee channel and distribution engagement and strategy oversight. Bharadwaj will be based in Singapore and recently served as regional VP and general manager for OEM APJ. Speaking to CRN Australia, Bharadwaj said the Australian channel represents a vibrant ecosystem ripe with potential.
APAC tech vendors want partners to focus on AI strategy: research

1 week ago | crn.com.au | Athina Mallis

APAC IT vendors have two letters on their mind when it comes to their 2025 strategy: AI. And according to new research, they want their partners to have the same sentiment. Findings from The Channel Company Data and Research team highlights that AI and machine learning are a strategic differentiator that partners should understand not only from a reseller standpoint but a technical standpoint.
How AI is expanding the possibility for partners

1 week ago | crn.com.au | Athina Mallis

Before the AI boom, organisations were held back by a lack in capability in processing power and technology, now that the infrastructure aligns with the technology, the world is at their fingertips. But this creates a new problem: a lack of creativity. Matt Swinbourne, CTO cloud APAC NetApp spoke to CRN Australia at the AWS Summit about how we are at an inflection point with AI. Previously, he said organisations and partners didn't have the MIPS and the processing power.
Local data centre market to get $20B Amazon investment boost

1 week ago | crn.com.au | Rosalyn Page

The local data centre market is set to get a significant injection of funds, with $20 billion to be invested by Amazon between 2025 and 2029 to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne. The investment will support cloud and AI capabilities for Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers and partners to drive innovation at scale.
Dicker Data launches new channel-centric telco advisory and services unit

1 week ago | crn.com.au | Rosalyn Page

Dicker Data has launched a new telco division, with Vocus on board as the launch vendor to provide telco solutions to Australian IT partners. Combining its advisory know-how with telco offerings geared towards the channel, Dicker Data wants to simplify partner access to telco services and help them harness the growing opportunities in the local market for telecommunications.
Vincent Troth named Data#3 WA general manager

1 week ago | crn.com.au | Athina Mallis

Technology services and solutions provider Data#3 has appointed Vince Troth as general manager as it continues to focus on its regional growth. This appointment comes as the company focuses on its leadership and customer service within WA. Troth’s appointment marks a significant step in Data#3’s continued investment in the Western Australian market. Speaking to CRN Australia, Troth said what drew him to this role was the people-first culture at Data#3.
Angus Mansfield tapped for new Sinch channel sales role

1 week ago | crn.com.au | Rosalyn Page

Angus Mansfield has stepped into the newly created role of VP of channels sales at Sinch, with a mission to accelerate growth through partnerships and ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific region. "We're seeking new styles of partnerships that can leverage Sinch's tech stack through integration partners and platform partners to drive significant customer impact,” Mansfield said.
Australian reseller MWave goes into voluntary administration

2 weeks ago | crn.com.au | Athina Mallis

Filed via the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Australian computer and technology reseller Mwave.com.au has entered voluntary administration. In a filing registered on Friday June 13 2025 via the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, it shows the company’s status is in external administration. In documents seen by CRN Australia, Mwave’s parent company Esel Pty Ltd filed last Friday.
Acronis selects Terry Christie as its general manager for ANZ

2 weeks ago | crn.com.au | Athina Mallis

Cybersecurity platform Acronis has hired Terry Christie as its general manager for ANZ as the company continues its focus on growth through local expertise and strong partner engagement. With more than 25 years in the IT and cybersecurity industry, Christie told CRN Australia that he has always gravitated towards roles that combine innovation with strong channel engagement.
“Like John Farnham, I’m back”: Former ITtelligent owner Robert Adelman launches MSP Black Lantern

2 weeks ago | crn.com.au | Athina Mallis

After three and a half years of being out of the MSP game, Robert Adelman, former ITtelligent owner, is back with a new cyber-focused firm, Black Lantern. “I was running ITtelligent for about 16 years, sold it three and a half years ago. I wasn't looking to sell it, but I got an offer I couldn't refuse, and said ‘that's it, I am out of the MSP game for good, never going to go back ever again’. “But, like John Farnham, I’m back,” he told CRN Australia exclusively.