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David Dicker is a seasoned author well-versed in the dynamics of the IT distribution market, focusing particularly on developments within Australia and New Zealand. His interests span a broad spectrum of topics, from significant industry mergers and expansions to technological advancements and corporate welfare policies. Politics within the industry, such as the strategic movements between distribution companies and their partnerships with global giants like Dell EMC, HP, and Microsoft, are recurrent themes in his writing.

Dicker's work encapsulates the essential community spirit of the IT industry, highlighting the importance of inclusivity through initiatives like Dicker Data's commendable contribution towards gender equality in the workplace. Moreover, his interest in the operational adjustments companies make during challenging circumstances, such as global lockdowns, underscores the resilience and adaptability inherent to the tech industry. His narrative also delves into financial achievements, celebrating the substantial growth revenues registered by companies, thereby portraying a sector that's constantly evolving and reaching new heights of success.

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DDR records a 25% revenue increase to AU$3.1 billion

Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Dicker Data has released its full-year 2022 results, delivering a 25% increase in revenue to AU$3.1 billion for the FY22 period.
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Dicker Data announces strategic acquisition of Kiwi distie CSP

Mon, 13th Feb 2023
Dicker Data acquires Connect Security Products, New Zealand's distributor of access control and surveillance, in strategic move.
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Dicker Data grows 19% in Q3 2022, with AU$775.5 million

Mon, 31st Oct 2022
Unaudited revenue in Q3 2022 was finalised at AU$775.5 million, an increase of AU$124 million, or a 19% increase on the previous comparative period.
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Dicker Data posts first-half revenue of $1.459 billion

Tue, 26th Jul 2022
Dicker Data has announced revenue growth of about 36% in the first half of the financial year, with unaudited revenue reaching AUD $1.459 billion.
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EXCLUSIVE: Why women in IT makes good business sense - Dicker Data

Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Dicker Data, an Australian tech company, leads the way in female representation with a 40% female workforce and a 50/50 male to female board ratio.
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Dicker Data acquires Hills Security and IT division

Fri, 6th May 2022
Dicker Data completes acquisition of Hills Security and IT division, rebranding it as Dicker Data Access and Surveillance (DAS).
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Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky

Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
One of the largest distributors in Australia and New Zealand has cancelled its distribution contract with Russian based cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
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Dicker Data onboards Norway-based manufacturer Neat to AV portfolio

Mon, 1st Nov 2021
Dicker Data teams up with Neat to distribute its AV portfolio in Australia and New Zealand, including video screens and online collaboration hardware.
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Dicker Data scores distie rights to Microsoft Surface Hub 2S

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Dicker Data becomes authorised distributor of Microsoft's Surface Hub 2S range in Australia, boosting its presence in the professional AV market.
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Dicker Data signs distribution agreement with UC provider Jabra

Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
Dicker Data has signed a distribution agreement with Jabra, gaining access to the entire product portfolio, including headsets and video conferencing.
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Dicker Data secures distribution rights for Zoom across ANZ

Wed, 12th May 2021
The partnership extends the Zoom product range to all IT resellers, and also expands Dicker Data’s professional AV portfolio.
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Dicker Data opens the doors to its new $74m HQ and distribution facility

Wed, 10th Mar 2021
Dicker Data unveils new $74m HQ and distribution centre in Sydney, prioritizing sustainability and employee wellbeing.
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NVIDIA Mellanox selects Dicker Data as ANZ distributor

Fri, 5th Mar 2021
The offerings include high-performance Mellanox InfiniBand and Ethernet adapters, switches, software and cables.
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Dicker Data appointed distributor for Cohesity across Australia

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Dicker Data appointed as Cohesity distributor in Australia, helping the company achieve maximum value in the technology supply chain.
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Dicker Data deepens Honeywell distie agreement across AU

Wed, 1st Jul 2020
The two companies are bringing a broader distribution of the Honeywell security and surveillance to the country.
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HP NZ and partners step in to help Kiwi healthcare workers

Mon, 4th May 2020
HP New Zealand and partners are working with ShieldsUp to provide New Zealand healthcare workers on the frontlines of COVID-19 with 13,000 face shields.
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Exclusive: An industry in Lockdown – NZ's IT disties comment

Wed, 15th Apr 2020
ChannelLife has collected comments from eight national managers of IT distributors about how they are managing life under lockdown.
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DD adds 50+ years of AV experience with new appointments

Tue, 7th Apr 2020
Dicker Data bolsters its AV division with 50+ years of experience through the appointments of Andrew Upshon and Les Boros, enhancing its market capabilities.
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Dicker Data signs as sole distie for Danish security company

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Dicker Data named as the sole Australian distributor for Denmark's Heimdal Security, enhancing the region's cybersecurity offerings amidst COVID-19 challenges.
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Dicker Data ANZ open for business as countries face lockdown

Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Dicker Data ANZ remains fully operational during impending lockdowns in Australia and New Zealand, ensuring business continuity and staff safety amid COVID-19.