
Women in ICT Awards
The IT industry rallied together during the 'IT for a Cause' golf day raising $120,000 for children's charities. Held at St Michael's Golf Club in Little Bay, the figure surpassed the $80,000 raised last year, with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney, Leukemia Foundation and Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation. Event host and founder of IT for a Cause, David Abouhaidar said he established the event to help coordinate IT and technology companies who want to give back to those in need. “We are part of an amazing industry and collectively, we can have a huge impact in making a difference for those less fortunate. It was incredible to see the IT industry come join together to raise an incredible sum. I always dreamed of breaking $100k and we did it and then some at $120,000,” he said. Photos by Secure Agility.
Women in ICT Awards
Aligned to the market acceptance that transformation is now considered a default customer priority in ANZ, pressure is mounting on the partner ecosystem to overhaul age-old resell practices in response. Common rhetoric perhaps, but business buying patterns are shifting in the direction of services as new managed opportunities emerge across infrastructure, power and cooling. According to EDGE Research – commissioned and produced by ARN – key strategic partner priorities in the months ahead centre around increased customer acquisition, annuity revenue growth and internal up-skilling. To achieve such aspirations, a commitment to managed services is required to create predictable revenue streams and strengthened end-user value propositions. ARN Exchange – in association with Schneider Electric – will share step-by-step guidance in relation to evolving customer priorities linked to managed services, outlining how partners can capitalise on new commercial opportunities through enhanced portfolios and services offerings. Key discussion areas include how partners can: · Drive more recurring revenue · Attract new investments by increasing company valuation · Excel in managed services and maximise market opportunities