SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 29 August 2024: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce its appointment as a distributor of Platform Equinix®. This partnership enables Dicker Data to distribute Equinix’s (NASDAQ: EQIX) comprehensive suite of Data Centre and Interconnection Services across Australia, helping customers enhance their operational efficiency and scalability.

Dicker Data will bring to market private, secure, and tailored offerings through Equinix’s sustainable data centres nationwide, allowing businesses to easily deploy, connect and secure hybrid infrastructure and multi-cloud solutions. These offerings help address market gaps by simplifying complex infrastructures and providing a unified global platform, making digital infrastructure more powerful and accessible.

Commenting on the announcement, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Vlad Mitnovetski of Dicker Data said “We’re pleased to be expanding our offerings into the datacentre and interconnectivity market with global leader Equinix, particularly as we continue to see growth in our datacentre infrastructure business. This partnership brings the Company into the last mile conversation on where and how the hardware we distribute is deployed and managed on an ongoing basis. This is a further demonstration of our commitment to providing our partners with access to the best solutions and services to deliver on the needs of their end-customers.”

“Furthermore, our partnership with Equinix is another key pillar in our Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy, particularly as we work with local partners who are deploying local AI solutions with unique power and security needs,” he added.

Guy Danskine, Managing Director, Equinix Australia, commented “Our partnership with Dicker Data will open up new opportunities for partners to increase recurring revenue streams for datacentre, network, cloud and SaaS elements on their customers’ digital infrastructure. Equinix’s global infrastructure platform and robust digital ecosystem enable partners to innovate at the edge and drive digital transformations. The customers served by these partners will benefit as well, as they will be able to quickly expand services to meet geographically dispersed needs.”

By bringing the new Equinix offering to the Company’s over ten-thousand active Australian partners, Dicker Data is helping them to capture more share of their end-customer’s wallet and is providing a key pillar in the solution stack for those partners who are helping to build dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure for their customers. Furthermore, the services offered by Equinix can relieve partners of costs in their own business, such as 24x7 datacentre support.

Dicker Data’s new partnership with Equinix is effective immediately.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 1 July 2024: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce its new distribution agreement with leading manufacturer of interactive displays, Smart Technologies. Targeting the education and professional AV market, Smart Technologies provides solutions that enable people to connect, collaborate and learn with their versatile interactive displays.

Commenting on the announcement, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Dicker Data, Vlad Mitnovetski, said “I’m pleased to be announcing the expansion of our professional AV lineup to include Smart Technologies. With solutions focused on education and the commercial markets, we believe the Smart Technologies range will resonate with our growing partner community. As the need for digital collaboration and digital learning solutions continues to grow, these products will enable our partners to expand their offerings and capture more of their customers’ budget while providing increased value.”

Interactive displays have significant benefits in an education setting, such as enhancing student engagement, motivation, and collaboration. Interactive displays allow teachers to create dynamic and interactive lessons that cater to different learning styles and needs. They also enable students to participate actively in the learning process, share their ideas and feedback, and work together on projects. They also foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as facilitate feedback and assessment.

“We are incredibly excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Dicker Data in Australia. Their team's tremendous capabilities and innovative spirit align perfectly with our vision for growth and excellence. This partnership marks a significant milestone for us, promising to deliver unparalleled value to our channel partners and customers. Together, we will create meaningful connections that matter, driving new levels of success and making a lasting impact throughout the region." Ruben Cammaerts - Vice President , International, Smart Technologies.

The entire range of Smart Technologies products is available from Dicker Data commencing 1 July 2024. Partners are encouraged to reach out to their Dicker Data representative to learn more about the Smart Technologies solutions.

About Smart Technologies: https://www.smarttech.com/en-au/about

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 8 April 2024: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce the launch of TechX 2024 in both Australia and New Zealand. Visiting five cities, TechX is the ANZ IT channel’s premier event. Dicker Data is bringing over 60 of the world’s leading technology vendors around Australia and over 40 to our New Zealand community for a one-night only event where partners can connect, explore, learn and grow amidst one of the most rapid and consequential technology shifts ever.

Ben Johnson, General Manager – Marketing & Strategy, ANZ, commented “Our goal for TechX has always been to help our partners not only discover what’s next, but to chart a course to success in our rapidly evolving industry. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, live and in person at every location across both Australia and New Zealand, will be Steve Brazier. In his time leading Canalys, Steve was a beacon to the global IT industry, providing the  insights and roadmap to success for partners and vendors alike. Bringing a global perspective with tailored analysis specifically for the ANZ market, we’re looking forward to providing all of our partners across ANZ with the opportunity to hear from Steve in person in every city.”

TechX will visit the following locations in 2024:

• Brisbane, 25/07/2024 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC)
• Perth, 06/08/2024 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)
• Melbourne, 03/09/2024 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
• Sydney, 10/09/2024 at the Sydney International Convention and Centre (Sydney ICC)
• Auckland, 15/10/2024 at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland

Commenting on his role at TechX, Steve Brazier said "The tech partners in ANZ rival the US as the fastest to adopt new technology. The region was the first to cloud and can it be the first to AI too?  It sure helps to move fast although success is not guaranteed, especially with the AI business models still unclear. I'm excited to join the Dicker Data crew in exploring five locations across three months and sharing the latest research into channel trends."

“Partners can maximise their ROI at TechX by booking one-on-one meetings in advance with our top sponsors to discuss their specific needs, explore new partnerships and discover ways to expand existing ones. Furthermore, partners are encouraged to explore our exhibition floor and attend interactive presentations from our sponsors, specifically designed to equip them with the tools and strategies to capitalise on the latest market opportunities, including AI and more,” Johnson added.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer said “TechX has grown to become our industry’s largest platform to connect, learn and grow. And as a not-for-profit event, with every sponsorship dollar reinvested into bringing the event series to life and creating value for our partners and sponsors, TechX is an unmatched platform that helps the ANZ channel chart its course to success, run for the betterment of our ecosystem. We’re looking forward to welcoming every partner and every vendor in the ANZ ecosystem to TechX 2024.”

“Join us at TechX 2024 and discover why Dicker Data is the ANZ channel’s platform for building success across every technology segment,” Mitnovetski added.

Registrations for TechX are now open:

AUSTRALIA: https://www.dickerdata.com.au/techx

NEW ZEALAND: https://www.dickerdata.co.nz/techx

Partners are encouraged not to miss Australia and New Zealand’s largest biennial technology channel event visiting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland later this year.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 1 March 2024: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce its appointment as an official distributor for Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) in both Australia and New Zealand, effective from 4^th March 2024. The Company’s appointment comes following a rigorous distribution review process undertaken by Adobe throughout late 2023. Adobe, a global leader in digital media solutions, brings an advanced suite of products that will unlock a new solution segment for the Company to capitalise on with its vast network of over 12,000 partners across ANZ.

Commenting on the announcement, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Vlad Mitnovetski, said “Today marks a significant milestone in the growth of our software business. Adobe has recognised the value that our people, our marketplace and our wider organisation can bring to their well-established ecosystem and we’re committed to helping them accelerate their business in Australia and New Zealand. As the largest software distributor in ANZ, our marketplace and digital partner experience continues to be a strong focus for us. We’re investing for the future with Adobe by deploying new features and digital capabilities that will make it easier for partners to track, manage and transact their Adobe business.”

Adobe is one of the largest and most diversified software companies in the world. Their solutions empower everyone, from individuals and small businesses to government agencies and global brands, to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences. Adobe is a complementary fit to several of the Company’s existing lines of business. With technology certifications, integrations and alliances with key brands such as Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Dell Technologies and more, plus a growing dependency amongst businesses on digital document management and digital media creation, the Company’s new distributorship of Adobe represents significant milestone in the evolution of its software portfolio. The appointment is also in line with the Company’s commitment to continually evolve its vendor and solution lineup to help partners take advantage of growth opportunities within their end-customers.

Brent Irwin, Adobe Asia Pacific Senior Director of SMB, Education, Channel & Retention said, “We are pleased to announce Dicker Data as our new distributor in Australia and New Zealand. Dicker Data’s advanced cloud marketplace, extensive partner network and deep understanding of the local markets supports our ongoing commitment to delivering the best digital experiences for our customers.”

The full range of Adobe’s digital media solutions are available effective immediately from Dicker Data. Partners are encouraged to speak to the Dicker Data team to learn more about Adobe or visit our marketplace to discover the range of solutions and products that are now available through Dicker Data across Australia and New Zealand.  

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA –1 February 2024: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of its Access and Surveillance (DAS) division as an authorised distributor for Hikvision in Australia. Effective from Thursday, 1^st February 2024, DAS will have access to distribute the entire range of Hikvision products and solutions, including IP cameras, network video recorders, intercom, access control, alarm, data communication, audio and visual, mobile security and other AI-driven technologies.

Commenting on the appointment, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Dicker Data, Vlad Mitnovetski, said “I’m pleased to welcome Hikvision to our business. Their advanced access and surveillance products are a strong fit for our thousands of partners who are designing security solutions for commercial and residential purposes each day. Hikvision complements several of the solutions we distribute and further bolsters our position as the market leader for access and surveillance solutions in Australia. We look forward to providing our partner network with the training and support they need to be successful with Hikvision, commencing in the coming weeks.”

Evan Liu, CEO of Hikvision Oceania, said “DAS is poised to elevate its standing through a strategic partnership with Hikvision. Leveraging Hikvision's cutting-edge technology and services, DAS aims to enhance its platform capabilities, attracting a broader customer base and contributing to the overall robustness of the security market. Ultimately, we aim for customers to recognise the synergy of Hikvision and DAS and choose us for their security needs.”

Hikvision’s investment into the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) is revolutionising the security industry and will enable DAS to offer advanced threat detection and prevention and predictive security solutions to partners. Through a combination of advanced monitoring, automation and historical data analysis, Hikvision’s AIoT solutions will help partners to proactively address security challenges as they arise, adding a new dimension to the security offerings they are currently taking to market. Furthermore, Hikvision’s AI-powered biometric authentication technologies, such as facial and voice recognition, will enable partners to deliver seamless customer experiences for access control.

Hikvision is available in all 10 DAS branches nationwide from today, with dedicated product displays, extensive local stock holdings in every state, interactive demonstration rooms and product information sessions being run for all new and existing partners. Partners are invited to experience Hikvision’s AIoT technology firsthand in their local DAS branch and to discover special Hikvision launch offers that are only available at the 10 branch locations across Australia.

Dicker Data’s 40,000sqm distribution facility located in Kurnell NSW, coupled with the Company’s website and e-commerce capabilities, extensive trade credit offerings, technical presales and system integrations brings a new level of value-added distribution services to further enhance the value proposition for Hikvision and its partners.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 21 September 2023: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce a new agreement with unified observability and application acceleration vendor, Riverbed Technology. Dicker Data will gain access to distribute Riverbed’s entire range of products and solutions in the Australian and New Zealand markets, including its market-leading Alluvio Unified Observability and Acceleration portfolios.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Dicker Data Limited commented, “Dicker Data is pleased to be partnering with Riverbed to collectively inspire and grow the number of partners ready to embrace the value of unified observability to improve digital experiences. As the complexity of IT environments continues to increase, the observability of networks, applications and user experiences, and the performance of the applications that businesses deploy, requires careful consideration to ensure the user experience is maximised. The innovative products and solutions that Riverbed brings will enable our partner community to increase their customer satisfaction levels and unlock new revenue streams within their existing end-customers. Our partnership with Riverbed further cements our commitment to making the world’s leading technologies available to our partners.”

Riverbed has over 20 years of experience including working with 95% of the Fortune 100 and remain focused in enabling partners and customers to solve some of the toughest digital performance challenges. Spanning cloud, SaaS, network infrastructure and all the way to the end user, Riverbed provides the platforms and tools partners can use to become true trusted advisors to their customers to navigate digital transformation and cloud adoption.

Riverbed’s comprehensive Unified Observability portfolio includes: Digital Experience Management (DEM)-- encompassing End User Experience Monitoring (EUEM) and Application Performance Management (APM) --, Network Performance Management (NPM), and Alluvio IQ, a SaaS-delivered Unified Observability service that surfaces issues with context to solve problems faster. The Riverbed Acceleration portfolio provides fast, agile, secure acceleration of any app, over any network, to users anywhere, and includes Riverbed SteelHead, Client Accelerator and Cloud Accelerator.

Malcolm Down, Director of Channels and Alliances for ANZ & Asia South said “I’m excited to be partnering with a distributor who truly embodies the importance of building long-lasting relationships. Working with Dicker Data will help us collectively improve the digital experience for employees across a variety of industries to enable improved productivity and performance for businesses everywhere. Investing in the digital experience, for employees and customer alike, offers a competitive advantage and helps support key initiatives such as the shift to hybrid working.”

“We’ll be working closely with Dicker Data across Australia and New Zealand to help our partners solve their customers’ most compelling performance problems, by transforming data into insights, from the network to the cloud. We see Dicker Data as fast moving, with the expertise and skills to reach partners faster and support them in building solutions that deliver end to end visibility and unified observability to enable optimal digital experiences,” Down added.

Dicker Data’s highly-skilled team of product and technical experts are ready to assist partners to build solutions utilising Riverbed’s industry-leading technologies to improve the connectivity, performance and the end-customer experience. For more information, contact licensing@dickerdata.com.au

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 17 JULY 2023: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Unified Communications-as-a-Service vendor (UCaaS), Access4. Dicker Data will gain access to distribute the entire range of Access4 products in the Australian market, with a focus on their Microsoft Teams Calling solutions which supports carrier grade infrastructure and advanced telephony features.

As a value-added distributor, servicing more than 10,000 resellers across Australia and New Zealand, Dicker Data is constantly examining the market to identify the next generation of products and services its partner network needs to continue growing and expanding their offerings, and to help keep driving the digital transformation of Australia forward.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at Dicker Data Limited commented, “I’m pleased to welcome Access4 to Dicker Data. The uptake of Microsoft Teams amongst Australian businesses continues to surge and by enabling the Teams Calling and advanced voice features with Access4, our partners are helping their end-customers to extract more value from their investment in the Teams platform.”

As a channel-only business, Access4 is focused on helping partners build comprehensive and tailored communications experiences for their end-customers. By working exclusively with MSPs, Access4 has a deep understanding of the requirements to make deployments not only successful, but profitable for partners. Furthermore, as a direct PBX replacement offering, Access4 helps MSPs to deliver the benefits of a cloud calling solution without the traditional lock-in contracts associated with PBX deployments, alongside automated provisioning capabilities that enable the MSP to manage and grow the solution in the future.

Tim Jackson, Managing Director of Access4, commented, “We’re very excited to announce Dicker Data as one of our new distributors. Access4 is quite exclusive with the distributors that we partner with, however, Dicker Data has the breadth of products and services, whilst also selling complimentary hardware, which goes hand in hand with Access4’s suite of voice and UCaaS services. It was therefore a natural decision to choose to partner with Dicker Data.

”We see this as a landmark partnership that will further support the IT reseller channel and help Dicker Data service providers to generate more recurring revenue and increase customer stickiness,” Jackson further commented. “Access4’s goals are to onboard quality partners from Dicker Data’s network who desire to build a recurring revenue practice from best-of-breed voice and UCaaS, such as Microsoft Teams Calling. We have a select partner program reserved for service providers who have a clear ambition to grow their business with what we think are the best voice and UCaaS products in Australia.”

Dicker Data’s highly-skilled team of modern workplace sales and technical experts are ready to assist partners to scope and design UCaaS solutions, built on Microsoft Teams, from today. Dicker Data is ready to work with new and existing Microsoft Teams partners to scale their businesses and deliver cloud-based calling solutions that modernise traditional PBX installations.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 09 March 2023: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with advanced networking technology vendor, NETGEAR. Dicker Data will gain access to distribute the SMB and Professional AV range of switches along with home and gaming solutions, including routers, range extenders and home mesh networking in the Australian market.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Dicker Data Limited commented, “I’m pleased to welcome NETGEAR to the Dicker Data business. Dicker Data is the destination for digital transformation across multiple verticals and this new partnership will further solidify that reputation in the market. Demand for cutting-edge AV and networking solutions continues to grow as connectivity becomes increasingly essential to our lives and a key enabler to productivity. We see a significant opportunity for NETGEAR with our rapidly growing Professional AV division, our diverse base of SMB partners and gaming focused partners.”

NETGEAR’s longstanding reputation as a manufacturer of reliable networking solutions, backed by a robust customer and technical support team, makes NETGEAR a logical choice for SMB partners. Similarly, Professional AV solution providers are turning to NETGEAR for their verticalised networking solutions that deliver the connectivity and bandwidth required for modern meeting rooms. Dicker Data’s partners can now access these solutions, creating positive and equitable meeting experiences for customers, whether they’re physically present or participating virtually. 

Aaron Khoo, Senior Sales Director for NETGEAR ANZ said “We’re delighted to partner with Dicker Data to deliver the very latest in networking solutions to their extensive customer base. NETGEAR’S advanced networking technology combined with Dicker Data customer centric approach will provide customers with unique networking solutions that are tailored to their individual needs”. 

“NETGEAR sees the opportunity for significant growth in the Professional AV market and our partnership with Dicker Data is integral to delivering flawless NETGEAR AV-over-IP deployments to the Australian market. This partnership and our products will see consumers and businesses connect to what matters most. We look forward to having our products and services available to Dicker’s customers.”  

As of today, Dicker Data’s highly-skilled team of product and technical experts are ready to assist partners to scope and design networking solutions, built on NETGEAR’s leading technology. Stock is available for immediate delivery and Dicker Data is ready to work with new and existing NETGEAR partners to scale their businesses and create a more connected world.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 09 March 2023: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce its selection as one of Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) go-to-market distributors for the Nonproft sector in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The appointment comes as the Microsoft Tech for Social Impact (TSI) team look to accelerate their partner reach and Nonprofit impact in the ANZ region. The partnership will see Dicker Data work closely with Microsoft to train and enable the Company’s extensive valued partner network of over 10,000 resellers across ANZ on the benefits of working in the Nonprofit sector. Partners will also be educated on how to get started with their own environmental and social impact initiatives. 

Launching the partnership on Wednesday, 1 March 2023 at a partner event in the Sydney CBD, Microsoft and Dicker Data brought together their top Nonprofit partners to discuss how they can unlock the full value of the Nonprofit ecosystem and build stronger environmental and social initiatives for their businesses.  

Speaking at the event, Ben Johnson, General Manager of Marketing and Strategy across Australia and New Zealand for Dicker Data said, “The technology choices partners and end-customers make today will have an environmental impact throughout their lifespan and after they are decommissioned. By taking a sustainability lens to our business decisions, we as an industry can lead the way when it comes to reducing our environmental impact. We’ve experienced the environmental benefits as a Company firsthand, particularly with the sustainability initiatives in the development of our world-class headquarters in Kurnell, NSW.” 

Speaking on the Tech for Social Impact partnership with Microsoft, Johnson added “The opportunity for our partners to accelerate the great work many not-for-profits are doing with the use of modern technology solutions is significant. By working with the Nonprofit sector partners are not only supporting worthy causes and bolstering their own ESG narrative but creating commercially beneficial relationships for their businesses.” 

“Microsoft’s Tech for Social Impact program supported over 300,000 Nonprofit organisations across the world in 2022 and we’ve made it our goal to double that number in the next five years. This wouldn’t be possible without the work of trusted technology providers like Dicker Data. Together, we’re proud to partner for purpose to support Nonprofits as they accelerate social impact and make a positive difference to individuals and communities.” – Vanessa Sorenson, Global Partner Solutions Director, ANZ 

Chris Lines, Partner Manager, Microsoft, explained “The Nonprofit sector is the fastest growing part of Microsoft globally, representing a huge opportunity for all of our partners to get involved in.”  

 Demonstrating the opportunities for partners in the Nonprofit sector, Dicker Data’s partner, mcrIT,  presented their success working with key customer, Odyssey House at the Microsoft Nonprofit Bootcamp in Sydney. 

Julie Babineau, CEO of Odyssey House, said, “Microsoft technology has enabled our organisation to be more productive and more connected. However, we couldn’t have fully realised the potential of the technology without the support of our trusted IT partner, mcrIT. They’ve played a critical role in enabling our business to extract the full value from our technology investments and we see them as a key enabler in our organisation’s ability to achieve its future ambitions.” 

Speaking of the commitment to the sector Lines, continues “mcrIT are a fantastic example of what is possible when partners dedicate time and resource to not just targeting the nonprofit segment but genuinely understanding the needs of these businesses.”  

Dicker Data encourages any partners currently working in, or considering working in the Nonprofit segment to contact the Company’s Microsoft team today.

To learn more about how the Company can support them in winning business in this sector and tapping into the fastest growing segment of Microsoft globally, contact Microsoft.Sales@dickerdata.com.au or visit https://www.dickerdata.com.au/make-a-difference-with-microsoft 

SYDNEY, Australia – 07 March 2023 – Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with ISO-certified vendor, Blancco. Effective Tuesday, 7th March 2023, Dicker Data will offer its extensive partner network access to Blancco’s solutions to better manage the end-of-life device process and to capture the revenue opportunity associated with decommissioning technology.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Dicker Data commented “We’re pleased to be bringing Blancco to the Australian market. Our role as a value-added distributor is to continually diversify our technology portfolio provide our partners access to the world’s leading technology solutions. Our partnership with Blancco will enable our partners to capture more of the value chain, expand their relevance to their end-customers and own a larger piece of the technology refresh opportunity.

The number of cyberattacks experienced by governments, companies and individuals continues to increase. The secure and proper management of data is a critical measure to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive information that can have a material impact on the owner of that data. Blancco’s solution is the first of its kind in Dicker Data’s portfolio, enabling partners to strengthen data security and compliance at data end-of-life and create erasure-as-a-service offerings based on the certified and auditable solutions and services offered. 

“Effective enterprise data security must be considered in layers so that data is protected at every stage of its lifecycle,” said Christina Walker, Global Director for Channel at Blancco. “Dicker Data’s vast experience and nimble nature complements the rapidly evolving security market by helping their partners execute a multilayer approach to enterprise data protection.  Blancco is pleased to be working with Dicker Data to support their ecosystem with an end-to-end customer solution by adding secure data erasure to their partners’ existing portfolios. This new alliance aligns perfectly with Blancco’s focus on supporting enterprises to reduce their risk, increase efficiency, and map to sustainability initiatives.”

Dianne Lawrence, Regional Director ANZ, Blancco, added “"Blancco is currently selling to ITAD’s and directly to enterprise. By partnering with Dicker Data, Blancco is looking to expand its partner base, particularly MSPs that focus on the enterprise, data centre and federal government space within Australia."

Demand for software-based erasure-as-a-service offering is increasing as the Company works to help its partners be more sustainable. Leveraging Blancco’s software, partners can confidently assure their end-customers that their data is safely destroyed, potentially enabling the device to find a second life.

SYDNEY, Australia - February 14, 2023 – Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce its newest vendor partnership with Cloudflare, Inc (NYSE: NET), the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet.

Effective from Thursday 02 February 2023, Dicker Data can begin to distribute the full range of Cloudflare solutions to its network of over 8,000 Australian technology partners. Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Dicker Data said “I’m pleased to welcome Cloudflare to Dicker Data as we continue to grow and diversify our technology portfolio to meet the emerging needs of the Australian market and our valued partners. Cloudflare brings a range of offerings that will support our partners in managing multi-cloud environments and provides comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for hybrid workers and websites. The appointment of Cloudflare is in line with our commitment to provide our partners with access to the most comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, enabling them to protect their extensive networks of Australian businesses.”

Dicker Data has bolstered its cybersecurity capabilities in recent months, with the Company adding a number of new vendors and unique technologies to assist its vast Australian base of over 8,000 technology partners to deliver best of breed solutions in the face of the growing cyberthreat landscape. The Company also has continued to invest in the training and development of its staff to ensure it is operating at the very forefront of cybersecurity technology. The addition of Cloudflare comes as Dicker Data strengthens its Zero Trust solution set and as demand for easy to manage and cost-effective cybersecurity tools, such as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), surges.

“Our focus is to support our channel partners to reach customers who are looking for cybersecurity solutions in the age of Zero Trust. Dicker Data are best of breed distribution leaders in the ANZ technology sector with an extensive reseller base and a track record of success. We are excited to work with them to bring Zero Trust solutions to different sectors in the ANZ region, said Wendy Komadina, Head of Partnerships & Alliances, APJC, Cloudflare.”

Cloudflare’s suite of products protect and accelerate any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare have all web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which spans over 275 cities across more than 100 countries. Cloudflare’s technology can benefit businesses of any size by improving website performance, security, and reliability.

In addition, Cloudflare’s technology integrates with cloud providers from vendors like Microsoft Azure, enabling Dicker Data partners to accelerate their adoption of Cloudflare, with solutions such as an integrated Content Delivery Networks (CDN) to speed up Azure-hosted website content, Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to secure Azure-hosted websites and Cloudflare’s analytics and optimisation engine to help partners deliver a better experience on the Microsoft Azure platform for their end-customers.

As a value-added distributor, Dicker Data’s team of technical and sales experts are trained, certified and ready to assist the company’s partner network with their network, cybersecurity, hybrid work and website reliability with Cloudflare’s technology immediately.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 01 February 2023: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce the Company’s new distribution agreement with world-leading provider of UC and collaboration solutions, Yealink. Appointed to distribute the full range of Yealink products in the Australian market, the agreement between Yealink and Dicker Data is effective immediately.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at Dicker Data Limited commented, “I’m pleased to announce the expansion of our Professional AV, collaboration and UC range to include Yealink. Our strength in the SMB and mid-market aligns well with the solutions offered by Yealink, and with many businesses actively refitting their offices to cope with the demands of hybrid work, this new partnership further bolsters our reputation as the go-to distributor for smart office, collaboration and UC solutions.”

The Company will be empowered to train and enable Yealink’s local Australian channel as the vendor looks to scale its reach by leveraging the full value-added capabilities of Dicker Data. The Company will also drive partner certifications to assist with upskilling the existing Yealink partner base and to accelerate the onboarding of new partners to the brand. To help increase adoption of Yealink technology, Dicker Data will enable its partners to help their end-customers extract maximum value from their investment into the brand.

"The Yealink - Dicker Data partnership is a powerful combination. Dicker Data's rich distribution experience and diverse partner base is complimentary to Yealink's premium, full-scenario UC solutions," commented Owen Ou, APAC Sales Director at Yealink. "Together, we will unlock the full potential of Yealink UC solutions and place more channel partners on the best path for success in the new hybrid working business landscape."

Supporting both Microsoft Teams and Zoom, Yealink solutions enable premium video and audio experiences with seamless platform integration and simple deployment, delivering one-touch joining capabilities to all meeting scenarios. Dedicated solutions for retail, hotels, hospitality, warehouses, hospitals and factory sites allow employees to answer and make calls without a handset and initiate internal phone calls with the push of a single button. Yealink solutions are designed to empower the modern workforce.

Dicker Data’s team of highly-skilled, technical experts are trained and ready to assist partners with Yealink enquiries immediately, with stock available for shipment from today.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 19 January 2023: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with unified cybersecurity vendor, WatchGuard. Dicker Data will gain access to distribute the entire range of WatchGuard’s products in the Australian market, joining Dicker Data NZ who is an existing distributor for WatchGuard.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at Dicker Data Limited commented, “I’m pleased to welcome WatchGuard back to the Dicker Data business. As the threat landscape continues to evolve and increase in complexity, partners in the SMB and mid-market are looking to their distributors for robust solutions to enhance the security postures of both their businesses and those of their customers. We are committed to helping our partners stay safe and secure in the digital age and believe that our partnership with WatchGuard will be key to that effort.”

Initially appointed as a distributor in 2013, Dicker Data grew to become WatchGuard’s largest distributor in the region, at the time, ultimately being named Distributor of the Year in 2016. The companies parted ways in 2018, however, have reformed the partnership four years later to leverage one another’s strengths in the SMB and mid-market as both companies work to capitalise on the growing cybersecurity market. With businesses of all sizes at risk of cyber-incidents and increasing scrutiny from governments, shareholders and customers, businesses must act proactively to protect themselves. Dicker Data’s strong technical and educational capabilities are viewed as key to helping WatchGuard grow.

Anthony Daniel, Regional Director – Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies commented, “WatchGuard Technologies is seeing significant growth in this region. As part of our continuous growth plans in 2023 and being a 100% channel company, we see Dicker Data as the suitable distributor to help us grow both our business and our partner community. Through this partnership, our partners will gain access to the right cyber security solutions from WatchGuard to protect their customers and top service and great support from Dicker Data. We are super excited to see what 2023 and beyond brings.”

With solutions spanning network security, muti-factor authentication, secure WiFi and endpoint security, WatchGuard’s product line-up brings a comprehensive, end-to-end security stack suitable for SMB and mid-market organisations.

Michelle Liao, Distribution Manager of – Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands of WatchGuard Technologies commented, “Dicker Data Australia joins our well-established line of distributors. The partnership will provide partners with the exceptional services and support networks they’ve grown to expect as we continue to expand in the SMB and Mid-Market space.”

Dicker Data’s highly-skilled team of product and technical experts are ready to assist partners to scope and design unified cybersecurity solutions, built on WatchGuard’s leading technology, from today. With stock available for delivery from Thursday, 19^th January 2023, Dicker Data is ready to work with new and existing WatchGuard partners to scale their businesses and secure the future of their end-customers across ANZ.

SYDNEY, Australia - Jan 10, 2022 - Cyber Aware, the leading white-label Security Awareness Training and Simulated Phishing attacks, continues to strengthen its partner program by announcing that it has appointed Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) as its distributor in Australia.

“Over ninety percent of data breaches are successful due to human error. Many threats that are not detected with security software can be prevented by creating a strong security culture and by giving employees the tools and training to become a human firewall,” stated Jonathan Horne, the founder and CEO of Cyber Aware.

Cyber Aware is a true channel-only vendor with a sole focus on delivering industry-leading Security Awareness Training via a purpose-built, white-label platform for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). As a leading cybersecurity distributor in the ANZ markets, Dicker Data has built a strong reputation for supporting its partner community with value-added services around cybersecurity, such as technical presales and deployment assistance. Dicker Data’s team of product experts will proactively introduce Cyber Aware into opportunities where there is an opportunity to upskill the end-customer and their staff.

“Cyber Aware is a true partner and has helped us grow into the business we are today," said Chris Wright, CEO of Melbourne-based MSP, Security Shift. "With marketing landing pages, automated on-boarding, engaging training and extensive reporting, Cyber Aware enables us to build a strong security culture for our clients all while promoting our brand. Being an Australian product and team, they are always on-hand to help us to grow our business and better serve our customers.”

“The appointment of Dicker Data in Australia re-enforces Cyber Aware’s commitment to the channel and its focus on being the global leader in providing white-label Security Awareness Training for Managed Service Providers.” said Jamie D’Argent, Partner Business Manager ANZ, CyberAware.

As Australia’s leading value added distributor Dicker Data will support Cyber Aware through its industry leading local knowledge and access to over 10,000 channel partners in Australia and New Zealand. Cyber Aware can help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) address the growing cyber security risk their clients face daily. Recent high profile breaches have demonstrated that Australian’s expect businesses to take responsible steps to protect their privacy. Through Dicker Data and Cyber Aware, partners have the leading destination for building a strong security culture, that is now easier than ever.

“Dicker Data is the largest, Australian-owned and operated value-added IT distributor with extensive local knowledge and a partner network of 10,000 resellers across Australia and New Zealand,” said Evan Thomas, Partner Business Manager ANZ. “As a best-in-class security awareness training and phishing simulation platform, we believe we can fully support our channel partners to address the digital and cybersecurity needs of their Australian clients.”

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Dicker Data Limited added “We are pleased to be strengthening our cybersecurity portfolio with the strategic appointment of Cyber Aware in the Australian market. The education of employees is a critical line of defence in the everchanging cyber threat landscape, and this appointment is an example of how Dicker Data continues to evolve, providing our partners with access to more than just the products they need to protect their end-customers, but the next-generation solutions from vendors required for evolving security needs. Furthermore, cybersecurity training solutions can be a prerequisite to a business being issued with cybersecurity insurance, further increasing the need for solutions offered by companies like Cyber Aware.

Tech company Dicker Data has created a 1.6km walking trail, surrounded by 133,000 trees and shrubs, at its Kurnell headquarters to give employees a place for "time out" amid nature for their mental and physical wellbeing.

The majority of plants are native to the local area and designed to promote a healthy ecology for surrounding flora and fauna.

The company says there has already been "a surge" in native wildlife to the site.

A group of staff, some of whom have worked with animal rescue organisation WIRES, are helping identify and nurture wildlife on the site.Dicker Data, a leading distributor of hardware, software, cloud, cybersecurity, access control and surveillance, moved into its new custom designed and built, $74 million offices and distribution centre at Kurnell in early 2021.

The walking trail development and plantings were carried out in conjunction with the build.

Cronulla MP and Attorney-General Mark Speakman officially opened the walking trail on Friday.

NSW Environment Minister James Griffin also attended.

Mr Speakman said the initiative provided "a peaceful surround for an otherwise bustling hub".

Mr Griffin, said, "It is important to acknowledge the role businesses play in conservation and the environment".

"Organisations like Dicker Data come to the fore and operate outside the ordinary to take care of the environment today for future generations," he said. David Dicker, the company's chairman and chief executive, said the wellbeing of staff and the environment was central to the design of the new campus.

"We set out to create spaces that would attract the best people and an unexpected, yet welcome, by-product has been the surge in native wildlife that frequent the site," he said.

"Our new headquarters has strengthened Dicker Data's sustainability narrative, in addition to the company already being one of the largest distributors of sustainable technology solutions in the country."

The development includes a range of other features to reduce the impact on the environment, including:

• Nearly 700 solar panels, which give the company the capacity to operate 
  completely off-grid under certain weather circumstances.
• Eight electric car charging stations.
• Offices have low emissive glass to reduce glare and lower the requirement 
  for heating and cooling which in turn lowers energy consumption.
• Rainwater is captured and recycled into the site irrigation system and toilet 
  facilities.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 21 November 2022: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) (Company) is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with intelligent power management company, Eaton (NYSE: ETN). Dicker Data will gain access to distribute the entire range of Eaton’s Power Quality products in the Australian market.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at Dicker Data Limited commented, “I’m pleased to welcome Eaton to Dicker Data. Their range of intelligent power solutions aligns well with our existing strength in the SMB and mid-market, particularly as more technology moves to the edge. We see a significant growth opportunity for Eaton with our access and surveillance (DAS) partners.”

Eaton selected Dicker Data due its reach, expertise and strong reputation for supporting enterprise, mid-market and SMB partners, as they look to accelerate their growth in the Australian market and reach new verticals.

With existing strength in government, education, mining and data centre, Eaton offers an extensive range of product and software solutions that delivers improved energy efficiency and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) and can help organisations to meet their sustainability objectives. Another key strategic reason for engaging with Dicker Data was the creation of the Company’s new Access and Surveillance (DAS) business unit. With a growing number of DAS partners and an expanding ecosystem of vendors, the DAS business represents a new channel opportunity for Eaton, alongside Dicker Data’s extensive IT partner base.

John Atherton, General Manager at Eaton Electrical, Power Quality A/NZ commented, “The opportunity to partner with Dicker Data’s Access and Surveillance (DAS) business provides Eaton a new growth opportunity within the security sector. The physical security sector is embracing new technologies to adapt to ever changing conditions, and as physical security has become a mission critical application for business, the need for superior backup power and management is more important than ever. Dicker Data have grown to become one of the leading IT distribution companies within the region and Eaton look forward to partnering to continue our IT channels growth, supporting our partner network with better access to Eaton products and services.”

Dicker Data’s highly-skilled team of product and technical experts are ready to assist partners to scope and design intelligent power management solutions, built on Eaton’s leading technology, from today. With stock available for delivery from Tuesday, 3rd January 2023, Dicker Data is ready to work with new and existing Eaton partners to scale their businesses

SYDNEY, Australia. – August 17, 2022 – Veritas Technologies, a leader in multi-cloud data management, has optimised its go-to-market model in Australia by appointing Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) its sole distributor in the country, effective 1 October 2022. As a result, the two companies will create a better experience for Australian resellers, including improved inside sales and marketing support.
 
By unifying its Australian channel strategy around a single distributor, Veritas will be able to focus its resources with increased effectiveness. The company believes this is critical to success as its partners accelerate their journey to multi-cloud data protection and autonomous data management.

Dicker Data was chosen for its expertise and reach in Australia, which has been proven during a relationship with Veritas that has lasted over two decades. Dicker Data will be distributing the full breadth of the Veritas portfolio of solutions including the recently introduced cloud-based services, such as NetBackup SaaS Protection and Recovery Vault.

Veritas has already achieved success with a single-distributor model in its go-to-market strategy in New Zealand and sees similar opportunities from replicating this approach in Australia.
 
Pete Murray, Managing Director of Veritas Australia and New Zealand said: “Veritas is excited to enter this new phase of our partner-centric model in Australia, which will provide incremental focus and investment to our channel community who, in turn, trust in Veritas to provide data management, protection and insight solutions to their customers. This relationship gives Dicker Data and Veritas the opportunity to accelerate our business in Australia together, not only for our traditional products but also, given Dicker Data’s strength in the Microsoft channel, to a new cohort of partners.”

As sole distributor for Veritas in Australia, Dicker Data will amplify its investment in the Veritas sales motion by adding further Veritas-focused technical and inside-sales support roles as well as increasing marketing activities to fuel partner pipeline.
  
Vladimir Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Dicker Data, said: “We are pleased to be strengthening our strategic relationship of over 20 years with Veritas. We look forward to expanding our reach and solution capabilities to support the entire Veritas channel and in particular, leveraging our core cloud distribution capabilities with cloud service providers”.

Veritas and Dicker Data encourage any resellers who are interested in joining the program to visit here.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 07 June 2022: Dicker Data Limited (ASX: DDR) (Company) Australia’s leading value-added distributor of hardware, software, cloud, cybersecurity, access and surveillance and emerging technologies, is pleased to announce the Company’s new partnership with Carbonite + Webroot, OpenText Security Solutions in the Australian market.

The partnership will see Dicker Data become the second distributor of Carbonite and Webroot product lines in the Australian market. OpenText Security Solutions turned to Dicker Data to expand their presence in Australia following the Company’s success distributing the Carbonite and Webroot brands in the New Zealand market as a result of the Exeed acquisition. Furthermore, Dicker Data’s ongoing success as a distributor of OpenText in Australia, provides an opportunity to increase the alignment of the two companies.

The partnership further bolsters Dicker Data’s cyber-resilience product portfolio, enabling the Company’s extensive partner base of over 6,200 active resellers in Australia to provide their customers with yet another strong alternative. Carbonite and Webroot solutions enable continuous access to personal and business data which is particularly important in the current era where cyberthreats are booming and a Board-level agenda item for every company. By combining Carbonite data protection and Webroot security into one vendor offering, OpenText Security Solutions successfully addresses vendor sprawl with their unique portfolio.

Vlad Mitnovstski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer commented, “I’m pleased to welcome the Carbonite + Webroot brands to our Australian business. The security and data management landscape is evolving faster than ever and our role as Australia’s leading technology distributor is to ensure we’re providing our partners access to the best solutions that address the needs of their customers. We’re confident that the Carbonite + Webroot portfolio will resonate well with our partners and help provide the solutions required for today’s security landscape.”
Carbonite + Webroot, OpenText Security Solutions currently counts over 2,000 active managed service providers (MSPs) as customers in the ANZ region, predominantly servicing the SMB, mid-market and lower enterprise. The aim of the new partnership with Dicker Data will be to help these MSPs build multi-layered cyber-resilience and cyber-postures.

Steve Stavridis, APAC Sales Director at OpenText Security Solutions said, “We’re seeing the prioritization of partner’s solutions continue to accelerate in the security, managed services, digital transformation and cloud migration space. The channel is key to our growth, attracting new customers, and improving customer experience & their security posture against unexpected threats. Expanding our partnership with Dicker Data with the inclusion of OpenText Security Solutions will better address partner solution priorities. In the coming months, this will be further enhanced through our recent acquisition with Zix.” 

With this announcement, Dicker Data will gain access to the full range of Carbonite and Webroot products, including: Webroot Endpoint Protection, Webroot DNS Protection, Webroot Security Awareness Training, Carbonite Endpoint Protection, Carbonite MS365 Backup, Carbonite Server Backup, Carbonite Availability & Carbonite Migrate. Email encryption, email protection, Cloud-to-Cloud backup for Salesforce, Box, Drop Box, Google Workspace will eventually be available as well, through their recent acquisition of productivity, security and compliance company, Zix.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 02 June 2022 – Dicker Data (Company) is today announcing the Company’s exclusive new partnership with UK-headquartered Taleka, a global award-winning Cisco CX (customer experience) service delivery company. As a Cisco distributor with a Cisco CX specialisation, the Company will leverage its new partnership with Taleka to accelerate and scale Cisco CX solutions in Australia.

Through CX, partners can transform from being a traditional product reseller to one that is truly customer-centric, one that focuses on helping their customers to extract the full value from their investments in Cisco technology. Partners can create and tailor services to their end users according to the various lifecycle stages they are at, thereby increasing profitability.

Taleka helps partners accelerate their success by offering customer experience (Cisco CX services) proven to improve adoption rates. Through consultancy services, this partnership helps partners build their own internal customer experience practices and improve adoption and renewal rates while leveraging and optimising Cisco Partner Incentive Programmes throughout the customer lifecycle.

Vickie Madeleine, General Manager - Cisco at Dicker Data commented, “Our new partnership with Taleka provides partners with a tangible way to embrace the transition and monetise their investments in certifying their teams.”

Dicker Data will be offering Taleka services at no charge on all Cisco collaboration opportunities.

Cisco’s Director of the partner organisation for Australia and New Zealand, Rodney Hamill, said “The Dicker Data and Taleka partnership will help customers to realise the full value and capabilities of Cisco’s offering. It also demonstrates the value and innovation led by the distribution partnership and the focus on customer success.”

Tracey Kingston, Director, Taleka Asia-Pacific, commented on the appointment saying “In today’s market, we see partners aware of the value of offering CX Services, but uncertain on how to get started. The Dicker Data / Taleka CX program will enable those partners to accelerate the delivery of these services within their customer base therefore quickly realising the benefits.”

AUSTRALIA, Sydney – 02 May 2022: Dicker Data Limited (ASX: DDR) (Company) has today announced the completion of
the acquisition and transition of the Hills Limited (ASX: HIL) (Hills) Security and IT (SIT) division. Hills shareholders voted
in favour of the Business Sale Agreement on Wednesday, 20 April 2022, with the Company taking full ownership from
Monday, 02 May 2022.

The purchase price, based on a premium to the net assets sold, is $19.35m. A final adjustment for balance sheet items
will occur before the end of May 2022. Effective Monday, 02 May 2022, the acquisition will see Dicker Data transition
more than 100 of the Hills team members and novate over 50 vendor contracts.

Following the Company’s acquisition, the Hills SIT division will now be recognised as Dicker Data Access and Surveillance,
or DAS. This marks the dawn of a new era in security technology distribution as Dicker Data enters the market vowing to
deliver the highest service levels from highly certified technical pre and post sales teams, providing just-in-time access
to a comprehensive range of solutions the Company’s customers are already familiar with.

David Dicker, Chairman and CEO, said “I’m pleased to announce the completion of our acquisition of the Hills Security
and IT division. The Company is now well-positioned to capitalise on the access and surveillance market and I’m confident
that we have the right people in place to deliver the required outcome.”

The new DAS business unit at Dicker Data is led by Chris Price who re-joined the Company in January 2022 in the role of
General Manager - DAS. Mr Price is the former Commercial Director of Dicker Data, having worked for the Company
between 2006 and 2014. He has since held Director-level roles with other technology companies such as HP.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Dicker Data said, “By acknowledging the unique
dynamics of the security industry, which are different to the traditional IT distribution business, we are leveraging the
historical success of the Hills division we’ve acquired and positioning DAS as the preferred distribution destination for
access, surveillance products and solutions. The DAS business will be serviced by a dedicated team of sales, technical and
product professionals under the leadership of Chris Price who joined Dicker Data in January 2022 as General Manager of
our new DAS division. The DAS division will also leverage Dicker Data’s marketing, finance, operations and logistics teams,
all of whom bring decades of experience in delivering the highest standard in their respective domains, to accelerate the
success of the business and drive immediate gains in customer experience and efficiency.”

Vlad Mitnovetski added, “The DAS business is another example of how Dicker Data continues to capitalise on our market
leadership and recognises the convergence of the IT channel and security market. Pairing DAS with the Company’s
existing strengths, creates a compelling value proposition for both the access and surveillance industry and our existing
base of over 6,200 active partners in Australia.”

The division boasts nine DAS specific trade centre locations around Australia, creating a dedicated network of pick-up
and trade-only shopfronts to support thousands of existing DAS customers. Additional investments are being made from
day one to create a more compelling in-store experience that resonates with more customers and to prepare the branch
network to scale up significantly. Dicker Data plans to rapidly scale the DAS business by introducing its extensive network
of existing partners to the new DAS solutions which will in turn create additional revenue streams for their businesses.

For more information on Dicker Data DAS, please visit https://www.dickerdata.com.au/das

AUSTRALIA, Sydney – 17 January 2022: Dicker Data has today announced its newest distribution partnership, with Philips Monitors. The distribution agreement will see Dicker Data distributing the extensive range of Philips business series monitors in the Australian market.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Dicker Data Limited said, “I’m pleased to welcome Philips Monitors to the growing Dicker Data family. We’ve seen tremendous demand for business monitors over the last 24 months as a result of the mass-adoption of hybrid working. Our appointment as a Philips Monitors distributor provides our partners with yet another compelling choice in this segment, which is in line with our strategy of making the best technology options available to our partners. The breadth of the Philips Monitors range coupled with their innovative solutions will further enrich our offering in the display segment with curved, gaming, interactive and everyday use products.”

“We believe the demand for high-quality business monitors will continue through 2022 as businesses ramp up in line with Australia reopening. This demand is also being fuelled by the fact that businesses must now provide monitor solutions for their employees both in their office and in the individual employee’s home. High-quality monitors designed with ergonomics and health at the forefront are particularly important given how much time we spend using them,” added Mitnovetski.

Adrian Franklin, National Sales Manager for Philips Monitors in Australia said, “We are excited to announce the addition of Dicker Data as our distribution partner in 2022. With ongoing demand for innovative business monitor solutions and Dicker Data’s commitment to servicing the SMB and Corporate sectors, we look forward to working with the Dicker team to further extend our support to reseller partners across the Australian IT market.”

Philips Monitors offer business monitor solutions for all market segments, from SMB to enterprise, government to graphic designers. With innovative solutions such as built-in full docking station capabilities, to pop-up web cameras and blue-light reduction technology, the Philips range and brand appeals to all types of users. Furthermore, Philips has a strong focus on sustainability with strong energy efficiency ratings, 100% recyclable packaging and total cost of ownership (TCO) calculators available for partners.

Dicker Data’s new distribution partnership with Philips Monitors commences on Monday, 17^th January 2022. The Philips Monitors product range is open to all IT reseller partners. For more information, please contact your Dicker Data representative.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 01 November 2021: Dicker Data Limited (ASX:DDR), Australia’s leading value-added distributor of hardware, software, cloud and emerging technologies is pleased to announce the company’s newest distribution agreement with NEAT in the Australian and New Zealand markets. The appointment comes as Neat look to recruit partners, building a channel strategy to support their fast-growing business in the local region.

David Dicker, Chairman and CEO, Dicker Data commented “Neat is yet another strategic addition to our Professional AV portfolio, following our appointment as Samsung LFD distributor last month. We’ve grown to become the largest Pro AV distributor in Australia and with businesses reopening and needing to deploy collaboration solutions to support their hybrid work arrangements, we see no signs of demand slowing in this segment.”

Neat designs innovative, purpose-built hardware to enhance digital collaboration on Zoom and soon Microsoft Teams. Neat Bar is a compact and elegant meeting room device that mounts to the top of any digital display, wall or cabinet. Neat Bar’s microphone array and wide-angle camera enable the device to follow meeting participants as they move around a room and to focus on contributors as they join the discussion. Neat Pad, is an 8-inch LED touch screen tabletop device that not only makes joining meetings simple, but also enables wireless sharing and monitors the air quality in the meeting space. Neat Pad can also be used as a meeting scheduler, mounted on the exterior of a meeting room.

The Neat Board, a 65-inch multi-touch LED screen that can be either wall-mounted, table-mounted or purchased with a floor stand, is an all-in-one collaboration device with native support for Zoom Rooms. The Neat Board takes meeting collaboration to the next level, enabling participants to present and draw on the device, all whilst sharing the content with virtual meetings attendees. Neat also manufactures the Neat Frame, a 15.6” personal meeting device for small rooms, home offices and one-on-one collaboration. Using the same technology as its larger siblings, the Neat Frame uses its advanced cameras to follow a participant around the room as they move, giving meeting participants the freedom to express themselves openly.

Andrew Upshon, Dicker Data’s Head of AV, commented “The addition of Neat comes at a strategic time when businesses are actively looking to bridge the gap between remote workers and those in the office. Our strategy has always been to help our partners deliver seamless collaboration experiences and Neat truly enables that. The fact their high-quality products can turn any meeting room into a Zoom Room removes the barriers many businesses have faced when considering how to modernise their meeting and collaboration spaces. Further to this, the Neat solutions are simple to set up, making deployment easy for our partners.”

Neat currently supports the Zoom platform, with support for Microsoft Teams expected in the near future.
“We are pleased to be working with Dicker Data to bring Neat’s innovative and rich video devices to more customers across Australia and New Zealand,” said Paul Falzon, Country Manager, Australia and New Zealand, for Neat. “With our shared focus on helping partners support businesses as they transition to the new way of working, we look forward to working together to solve customer challenges in the meeting space.”

Dicker Data has stock of the Neat range available for immediate delivery. Partners are encouraged to speak with our dedicated team of Professional AV specialists who can scope, design and assist in deploying the right digital meeting room solutions for their end-users.

 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 13 October 2021: Dicker Data Limited (ASX:DDR), Australia’s leading value-added distributor of hardware, software, cloud and emerging technologies is pleased to announce the expansion of the company’s distribution agreement with Veeam to include their VCSP products in the Australian market. The appointment comes as Veeam looks to accelerate its local growth by leveraging Dicker Data’s rapidly growing MSP partner base.

Initially appointed as a distributor for Veeam in January 2020, Dicker Data’s growth across all market segments has cemented the company’s strategic importance to Veeam.

David Dicker, Chairman and CEO, Dicker Data said, “Samsung are the dominant market leader in the commercial display segment and represent a significant opportunity for us. Our appointment is another vote of confidence in our ability to execute and deliver growth in the ProAV market.”

Phil Gaut, Senior Director Display and Memory Solutions, Samsung Australia, said, “Dicker Data is a long-standing distributor of select Samsung products in this country. We are excited to extend this partnership to include our Professional Display products. “

“Our world has changed significantly in recent times. As a result, the way that display technologies are used in our daily lives and in commercial environments continues to evolve. As we experience how the ProAV market can be integrated into new product segments, these display devices complement the IT infrastructure and peripherals that are already distributed by Dicker Data. We believe this expanded partnership will bring together a single solution offering that will open new market opportunities for both parties,” added Mr. Gaut.

As the leader in the Australian Display and Signage market, Samsung Professional Display offers a wide range of products such as LED, Large Format Display and interactive screens. Samsung’s latest technologies include 8K, interactive solutions like The Flip and ground-breaking innovations such as The Wall. When brought together, these products can help enhance the overall customer experience and foster new content creation and engagement opportunities across retail, public, corporate, education and hospitality settings, among others.

Vlad Mitnovetski, COO, Dicker Data said, “The addition of Samsung LFDs contributes to our strategy and commitment to provide our partner network portfolio diversification and access to the world’s leading technologies in each segment to meet the emerging needs of the Australian market. We’re continuing to see strong growth in commercial displays as we assist thousands of our resellers to refresh physical meeting spaces and deploy collaboration solutions that are conducive to seamless user experience

“ProAV is fast becoming a next-generation communication platform and Samsung is aiming to push forward with new solutions for our partners,” added Mr. Gaut.

The Samsung LFD range is available immediately from Dicker Data. Dicker Data’s team of experts are trained and ready to assist the company’s reseller partner community capitalise on the meeting space modernisation opportunity that exists in thousands of businesses across Australia.

 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 01 October 2021: Dicker Data Limited (ASX:DDR), Australia’s leading value-added distributor of hardware, software, cloud and emerging technologies is pleased to announce the company’s appointment as a distributor for Samsung Large Format Displays (LFD) in the Australian market. The appointment comes following Dicker Data’s meteoric rise to become the largest Australian distributor in the Professional AV market.
As the Professional AV and IT channel markets continue to converge, Dicker Data is the best placed distributor to help Samsung LFD achieve its growth ambitions in 2021 and beyond.

David Dicker, Chairman and CEO, Dicker Data said, “Samsung are the dominant market leader in the commercial display segment and represent a significant opportunity for us. Our appointment is another vote of confidence in our ability to execute and deliver growth in the ProAV market.”

Phil Gaut, Senior Director Display and Memory Solutions, Samsung Australia, said, “Dicker Data is a long-standing distributor of select Samsung products in this country. We are excited to extend this partnership to include our Professional Display products. “

“Our world has changed significantly in recent times. As a result, the way that display technologies are used in our daily lives and in commercial environments continues to evolve. As we experience how the ProAV market can be integrated into new product segments, these display devices complement the IT infrastructure and peripherals that are already distributed by Dicker Data. We believe this expanded partnership will bring together a single solution offering that will open new market opportunities for both parties,” added Mr. Gaut.

As the leader in the Australian Display and Signage market, Samsung Professional Display offers a wide range of products such as LED, Large Format Display and interactive screens. Samsung’s latest technologies include 8K, interactive solutions like The Flip and ground-breaking innovations such as The Wall. When brought together, these products can help enhance the overall customer experience and foster new content creation and engagement opportunities across retail, public, corporate, education and hospitality settings, among others.

Vlad Mitnovetski, COO, Dicker Data said, “The addition of Samsung LFDs contributes to our strategy and commitment to provide our partner network portfolio diversification and access to the world’s leading technologies in each segment to meet the emerging needs of the Australian market. We’re continuing to see strong growth in commercial displays as we assist thousands of our resellers to refresh physical meeting spaces and deploy collaboration solutions that are conducive to seamless user experience.”

“ProAV is fast becoming a next-generation communication platform and Samsung is aiming to push forward with new solutions for our partners,” added Mr. Gaut.

The Samsung LFD range is available immediately from Dicker Data. Dicker Data’s team of experts are trained and ready to assist the company’s reseller partner community capitalise on the meeting space modernisation opportunity that exists in thousands of businesses across Australia.

AUSTRALIA, Sydney – 19 July 2021: Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) is pleased to announce the company’s newest distribution agreement with American-based smart-device to cloud vendor, Inseego. The agreement is effective Monday, 19th July 2021 and grants Dicker Data access to the vendor’s full range of solutions including fixed wireless CPEs, mobile hotspots and modems, routers and gateways designed to empower Australian businesses to realise the full potential of 5G. Dicker Data is the first distribution partner partner to support Inseego’s broad range of 4G and 5G solutions in for Inseego in Australia as the company expands beyond its home-ground in the USA.

Vlad Mitnovetski, Chief Operating Officer, Dicker Data Limited commented “5G technology is revolutionising the way we work, communicate and consume data. As a result of the pandemic, businesses have had to embrace the work-from-anywhere concept and technologies such as 5G are not only making that possible today but will play a critical role in the future of how we interact with data. 5G is both accelerating and unlocking new digital transformation opportunities and we are focused on supporting the channel to capture as much of this market as possible.”

Inseego extends the 5G network edge, enabling broader 5G coverage, multi-gigabit data speeds, low latency and strong security to deliver highly reliable internet access. Furthermore, Inseego technology is backed up by automatic failover to 4G LTE or 3G to ensure users retain the highest level of connectivity in the area they’re connecting from. The Inseego range provides Dicker Data’s partner network with a variety of options and a high-level of flexibility to design and deliver solutions that best suit the needs of their end-user.

“When looking for a partner to help us grow our presence in the Australian enterprise and IT markets, Dicker Data was the only logical choice. They are a world class, innovative distributor and their expertise and relationships within the Australian market are second to none. As an Australian owned business, Dicker Data understands how local companies can leverage 5G to transform their businesses and we are excited to work with the Dicker Data team to launch Inseego’s broad portfolio of high-performance 5G fixed wireless and mobile broadband solutions into the Australian market over the coming months,” says Peter Adamovic, Country Manager for Inseego in the APAC region. “

“We’re pleased to be bringing Inseego to Australia. The Inseego range will make 5G more accessible to our reseller partners and is a strong complement to our existing Telstra carriage solutions,’ added Jason Hall, General Manager – Services, Dicker Data Limited.

The Inseego range is in stock and available from Dicker Data. Please contact your Dicker Data representative for more information, pricing or to assist with designing the right solution for your use-case.


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AUSTRALIA, Sydney – 01 July 2021: Dicker Data is now an authorised distributor for the Microsoft Surface Hub 2S range in Australia. In today’s hybrid workplace, organisations need to enable teamwork anywhere. The Surface Hub 2S family of devices is a Microsoft Teams-certified meetings platform and interactive whiteboard, made to bring teams together. The new agreement grants Dicker Data access to distribute the full range of 50” and 85” devices and accessories.

David Dicker, Chairman and CEO, Dicker Data Limited commented “The addition of Microsoft Surface Hub is yet another strategic partnership bolstering the company’s presence in the Professional AV market. In the short time we’ve been focused on this market, we’ve grown to be the largest Australian distributor in the segment and the growth shows no signs of slowing. This appointment is also particularly pleasing as we now represent the entire Microsoft Surface range in Australia.”

“For Microsoft, the Dicker Data partnership regarding our Hub 2S portfolio is an exciting development. Surface Hub brings our entire collaboration platform together into an amazing hybrid working experience. Dicker understands this potential given their focus on AV as well as the entire Microsoft business”, said Jane Mackarell, Surface Business Group lead for Microsoft Australia

Launched in 2019, the Microsoft SurfacHub 2S takes physical meeting rooms and transforms them into digital collaboration spaces. Andrew Upshon, Head of AV, Dicker Data Limited added “The Microsoft Surface Hub 2S truly blends physical and virtual collaboration into a single seamless experience. Whether being used as a digital whiteboard or as the central communication device in a meeting, the Microsoft Surface Hub 2S fades into the background and enables the users to perform their best work in a simple and intuitive way. Coming in both 50-inch and 85-inch variants, including an option to mount the unit on a portable stand, there’s a solution to modernise almost any meeting room.”

The Microsoft Surface Hub range is available immediately from Dicker Data. Dicker Data’s team of experts are trained and ready to assist the company’s reseller partner community capitalise on the meeting space modernisation opportunity that exists in thousands of businesses across Australia.

 

AUSTRALIA, Sydney – 01 June 2021: Dicker Data has today announced the company’s new partnership with unified communications provider, Jabra. Effective immediately, Dicker Data will gain unrestricted access to the entire Jabra product portfolio including headsets, speakerphones, video conferencing and unified communications.

David Dicker, Chairman and CEO, Dicker Data Limited commented “I’m pleased to welcome Jabra to the Dicker Data line-up. We’re focused on providing our reseller partners with the access to the world’s leading vendors in each technology segment we represent, and Jabra is an ideal extension of our presence the UC and Professional AV markets, both of which have seen strong growth over the last 12 months.”

Chief Operating Officer, Vlad Mitnovetski, Dicker Data Limited added “With the Australian workforce divided between home and office environments, arming people with the correct technology and enabling meeting rooms with the appropriate solutions to facilitate intercompany and outbound communication, regardless of a worker’s location, is key. Our goal is to help our channel partners attach a headset to every device they sell, to not only increase their profitability, but to also deliver a superior employee experience for their customers. Jabra’s technology is at the forefront of user experience and is a strategic pillar in bridging the gap between remote workers and their office-bound counterparts.”

Launched in 2019, Dicker Data’s dedicated Professional AV division has been one of the company’s fastest growing segments. The company has partnered closely with collaboration platform providers including Microsoft, Cisco and Zoom to provide its partner network with access to whichever technology suits their customer’s business’. The next evolution in the collaboration platform journey in enabling physical meeting spaces. The Jabra video and room systems are certified by Microsoft and Zoom, which provides partners with confidence that the solutions they’re deploying carry the backing of the collaboration platform providers.

David Piggott, Managing Director, Jabra ANZ added “Employers are increasingly looking at how to drive flexibility into the workplace allowing those in the office, those working from home or even the coffee shop to have an equal voice. This acceleration in flexible working practices has driven extraordinary demand for Jabra’s professional headsets and video solutions as they deliver the ability to concentrate and collaborate in all environments.”

“Dicker Data have intelligently developed their portfolio to deliver complete UC, CC and Video solutions to the partner community and are extremely well placed to help accelerate Jabra’s growth in Australia. David and Vlad have built a team whose focus on service excellence is unparalleled in the marketplace, it matches the DNA of Jabra and compliments our vision perfectly. Jabra‘s mission is to be the chosen brand for intelligent audio and video solutions will only be enhanced by the approach that Dicker and Jabra share. I am very excited about the opportunity we have together to grow the market in Australia,” Piggott added.

Dicker Data will work closely with Jabra to help its partners capitalise on work from home movement. Andrew Upshon, Head of AV, Dicker Data Limited added “There are thousands of Australian remote workers joining virtual meetings each day without a headset or speakerphone solution for their device. Without the right technology, virtual meetings can be easily interrupted by background noise and poor sound quality. We’re proactively educating our partners on how these simple issues can be avoided with the right UC solution from Jabra.”


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AUSTRALIA, Sydney – 12 May 2021: Dicker Data has today announced its newest distribution partnership with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. The distribution agreement will see Dicker Data distributing the Zoom unified communications platform as a Distributor and Master Agent for the ANZ region.

Dicker Data’s Chairman and CEO, David Dicker, said “I’m pleased to welcome Zoom to our portfolio in both Australia and New Zealand. As Governments around the world locked down not only their boarders but restricted their citizens from attending meetings and their offices, collaboration platforms like Zoom have emerged as the only way for people to connect and for business to keep moving forwards. The way Zoom grew during the pandemic demonstrated how accessible and easy to use their technology is. The addition of Zoom rounds out our offering in the digital collaboration space alongside Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex.”

Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, Vlad Mitnovetski, Dicker Data added “Our Professional AV business has gone from strength to strength and the addition of Zoom enables us to support all of those digital meeting room deployments with whichever underlying collaboration platform our reseller and their end-customer prefers. It’s our role as a distributor to provide our partners with choice, and with the growth Zoom has seen throughout the pandemic and into 2021, this new partnership will enable us to service the demand we’re seeing from the market. The partnership will also uniquely position us as the go-to IT distributor for digital collaboration and communication platforms.”

"2020 was a year of change, challenge, growth, and opportunity, both for Zoom and for our customers,” said Michael Chetner, Head of Australia and Asia Pacific, Zoom. “Across ANZ and Asia, our partner ecosystem remains a key focus area as our partners continue to help drive adoption of the Zoom platform and support customers. I’m pleased to welcome Dicker Data to our partner ecosystem.”

“With increased demand for cloud collaboration platforms it is exciting to welcome Dicker Data to our Partner Ecosystem as our first Distributor in ANZ and next Master Agent. Together Zoom and Dicker Data can now enable the ANZ IT Channel to help deliver happiness to customers in ANZ with the full Zoom UCaaS platform covering Zoom Meetings & Chat, Zoom Rooms, Webinars and Zoom Phone," said Don Kerr, APAC Channel Sales Lead.

Dicker Data’s new distribution partnership with Zoom commences on Wednesday, 12th May 2021. The Zoom product range is open to all IT reseller partners. For more information, please contact your Dicker Data representative.

 

AUSTRALIA, Sydney – 10 May 2021: Dicker Data has today announced the expansion of its existing distribution agreement with HP in Australia to include Large Format Print. Effective Monday, 10th May 2021. 

Chairman and CEO, David Dicker, said “We’re pleased to be expanding our relationship with HP in Australia. We started working with Compaq, which eventually became HP, in the early ‘90s and finally gained access to their Print portfolio about 20 years later in 2013. Since then, we’ve been growing their Print business each year and our team’s hard work has been recognised two years in a row with the HP Print Distributor of the Year award in 2019 and 2020.”
“The Large Format Print category has undergone significant innovation in recent years. I’ve personally invested in a number of HP’s products in this segment and have found them to be reliable, intuitive and fit for purpose,” Dicker added.

Dicker Data will have access to the full range of HP DesignJet, PageWide XL and Latex printers under the new deal.
Mike Boyle, Managing Director ANZ, HP commented “Dicker Data have played a key role in the success of HP in the Australian market for over 25 years. As we look towards the next phase of growth for our Large Format Print business, the Dicker Data team were the perfect fit to help us reach our goals. ”

The commoditisation of Large Format Print has resulted in the technology becoming more accessible and appealing to businesses outside of the traditional professional commercial print market.

Vlad Mitnovetski, COO, Dicker Data Limited added “Our success in adjacent markets with HP, such as high-performance computing, will provide the company with a shortcut to success. We’ve been working with thousands of resellers to deliver powerful solutions to support businesses such as graphic designers, architects and engineers for many years and they all have a core business need for the HP Large Format Print technology.”

Dicker Data has the HP Large Format Print range in stock and available for immediate delivery. In addition, Dicker Data’s reseller partners can earn Qantas Business Reward points on eligible online purchases from the HP Large Format Print range.

AUSTRALIA, Sydney – 14 April 2021: Dicker Data, today announced a partnership with Qantas Business Rewards, enabling its reseller partners to earn Qantas Points on selected purchases including hardware, software, cloud and other emerging technologies.

Effective 14 April, the two-year agreement brings together two innovative Australian brands in a unique partnership to reward Dicker Data partners with Qantas Points for their online purchases across selected product categories and bonus points through special promotions. Dicker Data is the exclusive IT distribution partner for the Qantas Business Rewards program.

Ben Johnson, General Manager – Marketing and Strategy ANZ at Dicker Data said, “As Australia’s leading IT distributor, we’re committed to keeping our customers at the centre of everything we do. This partnership is about helping them extract maximum value from their technology supply chain.

“The pandemic has severely impacted the way Australians travel for business and leisure. Technology companies were often required to travel extensively, to see their customers, expand their presence or connect with the world’s leading vendors. With domestic travel making a strong resurgence and Trans-Tasman travel on the near horizon, Qantas Points are great way to subsidise the expense of these trips and we’re excited to pass on these benefits to our customers.”

Qantas Business Rewards is Australia’s largest loyalty program for small to medium sized businesses with an active ABN. Members can access exclusive discounts on Qantas flights and earn Qantas Points for their business on everyday business expenses such as eligible Qantas flights, hotels, car hire, fuel, insurance, technology, credit card spend and much more.

Qantas Frequent Flyer members are able to redeem their points for flights with Qantas, Jetstar and affiliate airlines or online at the Qantas Rewards Store that features over 1,000 products and services to choose from.

Australian’s love of earning Qantas Points has seen Qantas Business Rewards and the Qantas Frequent Flyer program build strong partnerships with some of the country’s biggest brands.
For more information on the partnership with Qantas Business Rewards please visit https://www.dickerdata.com.au/qantas-business-rewards/ or contact ben.johnson@dickerdata.com.au.