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  IN PICTURES: Why distributors are the pulse checkers of the channel

  As the channel changes and industry voices deepen, the need for clarity and insight heightens. Amidst the cliched assumptions however, distribution is once again showing its strength, as a force to be listened to, rather than questioned. This exclusive ARN roundtable examined the pivotal role of distribution in understanding the health of the channel, educating from the epicentre as the market transforms at a rapid rate. Photos by ARN's Maria Stefina.

  IN PICTURES: Why distributors are the pulse checkers of the channel
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  IN PICTURES: ARN Disruption and Distribution Roundtable, Sydney, 25.02.16 (+53 photos)

  Digital disruption is impacting on established business models - and the traditional IT distribution channel is being challenged, even threatened. Indeed, the lines are blurring in terms of roles and opportunities. With the race to sell Cloud solutions, distributors and partners are competing against each other, often causing havoc and disruption in the three tier model. The disruptive technologies and digital tools are entering the business environment, prompting significant changes in the way we work, communicate and sell. In the age of disruption, distributors now have to innovate quicker than ever before, create new business models and bring new products and services to market faster than before. While digitisation is not new, it is having a profound impact, causing massive disruption in the ICT industry. Digital transformation is happening at the distribution level and right across the channel. There’s no doubt the digital economy is entering a new age that represents unprecedented challenges for all businesses. The exclusive roundtable looked at the changing role of distribution, how lines are blurring across the channel in the age of digital transformation, and examine the ever-evolving business models. Discussion was intense with many differing points of view. The roundtable was sponsored by Avnet, Distribution Central, DPSA, Exclusive Networks and Hemisphere Technologies. Photos by Editorial Director, Mike Gee.

  IN PICTURES: ARN Disruption and Distribution Roundtable, Sydney, 25.02.16 (+53 photos)
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  IN PICTURES: rhipe's Christmas party (+24 photos)

  The Loft at Sydney’s King Street Wharf played host to rhipe, its vendors and partners for the Cloud distribution company’s Christmas get together. Attendees were treated to drinks and canapés while the looked back on the year that was and ahead to 2016. Photos by Chris Player.

  IN PICTURES: rhipe's Christmas party (+24 photos)
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  IN PICTURES: ARN Distributor Roundtable, Sydney, 26.08.15 (+26 photos)

  ARN hosted a distributor roundtable at Cafe Del Mar in Sydney, at which attendees and their partners discussed the changing role of the traditional IT distributor. They spoke about the challenges of digital disruption, the blurring lines of the channel in the age of digital transformation, and examined the ever-evolving business models. This roundtable was sponsored by Distribution Central, Exclusive Networks, Rhipe, and Hemisphere Technologies. Photos by ARN Editorial Director, Mike Gee.

  IN PICTURES: ARN Distributor Roundtable, Sydney, 26.08.15 (+26 photos)
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  IN PICTURES: Ingram Micro Experience - Adelaide (+48 photos)

  The Ingram Micro Experience 2015 is making its way around Australia - and ARN was the official sponsor of the keynote speaker, Tim Reid. The Adelaide leg was held at the National Wine Centre, and saw Ingram and its partners showcasing their products, services and the latest technology. Photos by Allan Swann

  IN PICTURES: Ingram Micro Experience - Adelaide (+48 photos)
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  A tale of two Lenovos: how the company thrives in China

  Consumers outside of China don't think of Lenovo much beyond laptops, but in that country the company has a wide reach including a growing line of mobile devices. Explore the hidden -- and larger -- side of Lenovo in this slideshow

  A tale of two Lenovos: how the company thrives in China

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News about distribution

• inTechnology brings Milesight Partner Program to Australia

  Signs distribution agreement with AI IoT vendor.

• How a secret sauce spiced Dicker Data's A$68M buyout of Exeed

  Dicker Data and Exeed were not just complementary in terms of geography and key accounts.

• Tripwire deepens A/NZ distribution deal with Chillisoft

  Current Australian distributor DNA Connect displaced as Tripwire goes exclusive.

• Will centralised smartphone procurement see retailers bypass distribution?

  A more centralised procurement approach could see retailers try to buy direct from manufacturers.

• 3 ways supply chain leaders can mitigate coronavirus disruption

  Workforce, products and cost most impacted by Covid-19

• Inflow Technologies backs out of Tech Data acquisition deal

  Has paid a break fee for its cold feet

Interviews about distribution

• Covid-19: How distributors should respond

  Playbook outlines how distributors can overcome challenge of Covid-19

• Interview: Financing the road to recovery

  Westcon Group veteran CFO, John O'Malley, spoke about the role of distribution and tackling the dour economic climate.