Distribution Strategy Group unveils its AI Top 50 ranking to distinguish wholesale distributors that have embedded artificial intelligence into their operations from those still at the exploration stage, aiming to accelerate industry-wide adoption and accountability. Distribution Strategy Group is preparing to put wholesale distributors on an AI leaderboard, with a…

In a move to mitigate supply chain risks and meet growing demand, Apple is testing Intel and Samsung as alternative partners for chip production, signalling a shift in its manufacturing strategy amid TSMC’s capacity constraints. Apple is moving to broaden its chipmaking options as pressure on TSMC’s advanced capacity spills…

Shares of CrowdStrike have climbed sharply as the cybersecurity firm approaches its quarterly results, driven by robust growth in recurring revenue and a favourable cloud security market. CrowdStrike has become one of Wall Street’s more closely watched cybersecurity names again, with shares climbing sharply in recent weeks as investors rotate…

Cisco completes a $28bn deal to integrate Splunk’s security and monitoring software into its broader enterprise resilience strategy, heightening the role of AI and data analytics in cybersecurity infrastructure. Splunk may no longer trade as a standalone listed company, but its software remains a useful case study in how cybersecurity…

Hidden expenses, inconsistent pricing, and outdated manual processes are eroding distributor profits before sales are even approved. Embracing centralised, data-driven quoting strategies offers a rapid route to safeguarding margins amid operational challenges. For distributors, the hardest margin losses often happen before anyone has signed off on a deal. By…

HPE’s rebranding to a ONE HPE platform, combined with strategic product updates and a broadened networking portfolio, signals a disruptive push towards simplified architectures and integrated solutions, with Australian partners poised to capitalise on the 2026 convergence opportunity. Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s move to a ONE HPE brand is more than…