Dicker Data and TechClick Deepen Ties to Propel Microsoft Cloud and AI Adoption in ANZ

Sydney, Australia & Wellington, New Zealand – In a significant move to accelerate the adoption of Microsoft's cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, prominent IT distributor Dicker Data has announced an expanded, exclusive partnership with services provider TechClick. This strategic alliance is set to empower IT partners across Australia and New Zealand, offering them enhanced capabilities to deliver innovative Microsoft technologies to their clients.

The collaboration will focus on bridging skills gaps and capacity constraints that many IT providers face. Through this exclusive arrangement, Dicker Data's partners will gain access to TechClick's specialized expertise in a wide array of Microsoft solutions, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Copilot, security, identity management, and SharePoint. TechClick, an Azure Migrate and Modernise & Azure Innovate Partner, will offer its services through flexible engagement models, including white-label and direct customer contact, all under the protection of non-disclosure agreements to safeguard partner-client relationships.

A key feature of this enhanced partnership is the availability of Microsoft funding for eligible partners. This financial support is aimed at facilitating various crucial services such as:
* Azure Solution Assessments: Mapping a customer's migration journey to optimize performance and return on investment.
* Azure Migrations: Seamlessly transitioning customers to the cloud to unlock its full potential.
* Azure Virtual Desktop Migrations: Increasing flexibility and scalability while reducing infrastructure overheads.
* Copilot Assessments: Helping businesses understand the capabilities, security implications, and adoption strategies for Microsoft Copilot.
* Fabric Proofs of Concept & Migrations: Enabling the testing and validation of Microsoft Fabric within a customer's environment before a full-scale rollout.

This initiative is designed to help partners say 'yes' to more complex and larger projects, thereby unlocking new revenue streams and market opportunities. Testimonials from existing partners highlight the significant impact of this collaboration. One partner, FALCO, noted that the partnership with TechClick has enabled them to pursue larger customers (in the 100-200 user range) that they previously found challenging, leading to "limitless opportunities for business growth."

Dicker Data, a long-standing and trusted advisor in the New Zealand and Australian ICT sectors, views this partnership as a strategic imperative in an era of rapid technological advancement. The company emphasizes its commitment to inspiring, educating, and enabling its reseller partners to reach their full potential. By providing a structured pathway to developing cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure, Copilot, AI, and security, Dicker Data aims to help its partners thrive in the new era of AI-driven work.

This move aligns with the broader trend of AI innovation sweeping across Australia and New Zealand. Microsoft's AI solutions are being increasingly adopted across various sectors to enhance productivity, drive growth, and personalize customer experiences. The partnership between Dicker Data and TechClick is poised to play a crucial role in this transformation by equipping IT partners with the necessary tools, expertise, and financial backing to lead the charge in AI and cloud adoption.