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Umbrellar transition to Pax8 nearing completion
The transition to Pax8 is almost complete, nine months after Umbrellar announced it's acquisition by the global cloud distribution disruptor. Find out how this Colorado-based company does things differently and why SMBs are destined to grow by partnering with Pax8.
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Partner Update
Partner Update
Partner Update
Umbrellar transition to Pax8 nearing completion
The transition to Pax8 is almost complete, nine months after Umbrellar announced it's acquisition by the global cloud distribution disruptor. Find out how this Colorado-based company does things differently and why SMBs are destined to grow by partnering with Pax8.
Partner Update
Enabling the hybrid workplace: 5 data-driven insights
Guest contributor Dan Owen, Digital Transformation General Manager NZ at NTT Ltd, shares the five data-driven insights NTT's Global Workplace Report uncovered when looking to enable the hybrid workplace.
Partner Update
Help your customers grow with Microsoft NCE discounts
Starting January 1, 2023, only New Commerce Experience (NCE) subscriptions will earn incentives through the Microsoft Commercial Incentives program, and Resellers will lose Legacy CSP incentives and rebates.
Partner Update
Microsoft releases new add-on for Defender for Business
Microsoft recently announced the availability of Microsoft Defender for Business Servers - an add-on to Defender for Business that enables you to secure your server operating systems with the same protection you get for client devices. We unpack what that means, licensing and subscription costs and why you should consider it for your business.
Partner Update
Pax8 brings security platform Todyl to A/NZ CSPs
Cloud commerce marketplace Pax8 has signed a partnership with security company Todyl, offering a suite of security and networking capabilities to mitigate security risks to Australia and New Zealand cloud service providers (CSPs).
Partner Update
Hybrid work is just work. Are we doing it wrong?
In the latest Work Trend Index Pulse Report from Microsoft, new data points to three urgent pivots for leaders to help employees and organisations thrive.
Partner Update
Windows 11 2022 update now available
Windows 11 is leveling up to bring users closer to what they love.
Partner Update
Mind the GDAP: bulk migration tool available til October 31st
If the whole DAP/GDAP transition has you scratching your head, don’t worry. We go through what it all means, what you need to do and why this is actually a very good change of policy from Microsoft.
Partner Update
Podcast: Vanessa Sorenson – Growing businesses and creating industry depth with Microsoft
Umbrellar CEO Dave Howden and Vanessa Sorenson, Chief Partner Officer A/NZ and Managing Director Microsoft NZ, catch up on all the dramatic changes since their last podcast chat - her roles, the pandemic, new data centres for the region and the integration of Australia and New Zealand in the Microsoft world.
Partner Update
Conscious Cloud: Microsoft’s Aotearoa datacentre pledge
Microsoft's datacentre region will be powered by 100% carbon free energy from Day One. Russell Craig, Microsoft New Zealand's National Technology Officer, shares what this investment in our technological and environmental future will look like.
Partner Update
Podcast: What will the new Microsoft Data Centre mean for the country – and your business?
Umbrellar CEO David Howden and Head of Business Operations Nadia Phillips took some time out to talk to Microsoft's Patrick Quesnel and Jimmy Kerr about the upcoming launch of the new Microsoft datacenter region in New Zealand. Are you ready for it?
Partner Update
Podcast: Umbrellar have joined the Pax8 family
CEO Dave Howden and Head of Business Operations Nadia Phillips share the background story behind the recently announced purchase of New Zealand company Umbrellar Cloud Ltd by US-based cloud technology distributor Pax8.
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Umbrellar joins the Pax8 whānau
Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced it has acquired Umbrellar, the services-led Microsoft cloud solutions provider currently offering cloud managed services, migration, advisory services, and cloud procurement for over 1,000 New Zealand businesses.
Partner Update
Microsoft Partners: Client obsession the key to success
Day Two of Microsoft Inspire and key takeaways included Microsoft's principles and strategy for the channel in FY23. We've gathered the highlights so you don't need to go looking for yourself!
Partner Update
Microsoft inspires to do more with less
Satya Nadella's opening address for Microsoft Inspire centered on the theme "Do more with less". Microsoft's largest partner event of the year is a huge two days of information - so we've collected the highlights just for you.
Partner Update
ANZ Partners win big at Microsoft’s Partner of the Year Awards
Rachel Bondi, Chief Partner Officer, Partner Solutions Group, Microsoft Australia & New Zealand, shares the exciting news of Microsoft's Australian and New Zealand partners celebrating their most successful wins ever at this year's Partner of the Year awards, competing against more than 3900 Microsoft partners from over 126 countries.
Partner Update
Podcast: Digital Debrief with Carolyn Luey
We're excited to share this episode from CodeHQ's Digital Debrief, the podcast that invites experienced New Zealand business leaders to share what they did, why and how they did it, and what they'd do differently next time.
Partner Update
The journey to net zero
New Zealand is one of a handful of countries taking the ambitious step of legislating their commitment to net zero by 2050. Microsoft have partnered with Goldsmiths, University of London, to develop "Accelerating the journey to net zero: A blueprint for New Zealand Aotearoa" - a report designed to help you on your journey to net zero.
Partner Update
Aware Group appoints Mike Jenkins as chairman
Microsoft innovation partner Aware Group has appointed The Instillery founder Mike Jenkins to chair its board, with CEO Brandon Hutcheson keen to focus on a new three-year plan, Series A capital raise and acquisitions.
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A Stellar relationship with Talend finalised
Stellar Consulting recently finalised their partnership agreement with Talend, global leader in data integration and integrity. The relationship combines Talend solutions with Stellar's expertise to enable New Zealand organisations to implement data governance strategies that balance security and access.
Partner Update
Podcast: Digital Debrief with Mitchell Pham
We're excited to share this episode from CodeHQ's Digital Debrief, the podcast that invites experienced New Zealand business leaders to share what they did, why and how they did it, and what they'd do differently next time.
Partner Update
Webinar: Microsoft NCE – more opportunities to grow your CSP business
Microsoft's new commerce experience is not just offering more flexible subscription terms for customers - there are also competitive pricing deals for monthly and annual terms available until June 30, 2022.
Partner Update
Microsoft’s new commerce experience in simple terms
Microsoft's roll-out of its new commerce experience for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Windows 365 has begun. We unpack what this means, both for Cloud Service Providers and the customers they serve.
Partner Update
Aware Group releases Aware AI for Pathways, enabling cities and campuses to gather insights on their pathway usage
Aware AI for Pathways uses cameras with AI to provide accurate and comprehensive data that helps cities and campuses make informed decisions on the planning, development, zoning, and maintenance of their pathways and cycle lanes.
Partner Update
Microsoft Competency extensions in 2021
If your competency anniversary date is between January 1 and June 30, 2021, Microsoft are extending your existing competency or competencies through your anniversary date in 2022.
Partner Update
Co-op Fund Update: Extend FY21 H1 Usage and Claim periods into FY21 H2
Partners can now use and claim co-op funds from the FY21 H1 usage and claim periods in the FY21 H2 usage and claim periods.
Partner Update
Perpetual software now available for the CSP program
As Microsoft announced in September, they are continuing to expand opportunities for partners in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program and improve commerce capabilities to support customers and partners with a streamlined buying experience.
Partner Update
Deep dive session on co-sell and commercial marketplace in Partner Center
To help your co-sell experience with Microsoft, we would like to invite you to an exclusive deep dive session on co-sell and commercial marketplace in Partner Center. The purpose of the session is to help you actively co-sell with Microsoft via Partner Center and to share the commercial marketplace opportunities.
Partner Update
Azure Hybrid Benefit now generally available for Linux
Coinciding with this week’s Kubecon and Open Azure Day virtual events, today Microsoft have announced the general availability of Azure Hybrid Benefit functionality for Linux customers, allowing you to bring both your on-premises Windows Server and SQL Server licenses, as well as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) subscriptions to Azure.
Partner Update
Join Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Shape Your Future with Azure Data and Analytics
Explore the future of data and analytics with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other industry experts. We’ll show you how to create a flowing continuum of trusted, accurate data and timely, actionable insights.
