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Originally disrupting the book retailing business, Amazon Web Services has since emerged as a world’s leader in the provision of ‘as a Service’ computing resources. With more than 200 services available covering infrastructure, platform, compute, storage and applications as a service, AWS solutions are provided from a network of 38 data centers around the world. A cluster of AWS data centres is planned for New Zealand, headquartered in Auckland, and likely to be online by 2024.
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New study shows how businesses can save up to 35% off their AWS bill

Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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A main driver behind cloud adoption is the cost savings involved, but a new study has revealed the majority of businesses are wasting their budget.
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Rackspace takes next step in AWS migration certification

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As an AWS Migrations Acceleration Program Partner, it can help customers reduce the risk of migrating to AWS cloud.
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HPE introduces service to optimise public, private and hybrid cloud consumption

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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HPE GreenLake Hybrid Cloud delivers cloud-native operations, compliance, and financial control for AWS, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Azure Stack.
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Trend Micro extends container security solution to work at the speed of DevOps

Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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Trend Micro has expanded its container security solution with Deep Security Smart Check, enabling malware and vulnerability scans in the DevOps cycle.
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Update: MYOB formally withdraws Reckon merger application

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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The sale and purchase agreement included conditions, including regulatory conditions, which had to be satisfied prior to completion.
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How the cloud is leaving two thirds of organisations vulnerable in ANZ

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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The report found that the adoption of cloud security technologies lagged behind cloud adoption, leaving many businesses at risk of a data breach.
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Dynatrace announces a plan to tackle multi-cloud software challenges

Thu, 31st May 2018
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Management Zones automatically discovers environment information and delivers built-in, dynamic permission-based data access.
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Rackspace achieves AWS Financial Services Competency

Wed, 30th May 2018
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The company demonstrated expertise with AWS and passed an assessment of their solutions in order to receive the designation.
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Progress and AWS offering self-service Industrial IoT solution

Wed, 30th May 2018
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The offering will empower R&D and innovation groups with better decision-making capabilities for IIoT proof-of-concept (POC) and pilot execution.
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Australia's law firms facing 'serious but not insurmountable' cyber flaws

Tue, 29th May 2018
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A survey reveals that Australia's law firms are exposing client data to cyber risks, with 41% of lawyers unaware of available smartphone cybersecurity measures.
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AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa

Mon, 28th May 2018
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The 'Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant' is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.
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Customers ditch legacy backup for Pure Storage with Cohesity's modern approach

Fri, 25th May 2018
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ohesity's snapshot integration empowers customers to freeze the system and create a full backup of the snapshot from a specific point in time.
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Is your business ready to talk chatbots?

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Is your business ready for chatbots? CIOs must embrace these virtual assistants, with more than 50% of enterprises projected to invest heavily by 2021.
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DataRobot achieves AWS Financial Services Competency status

Mon, 14th May 2018
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This designation recognises DataRobot for delivery of effective solutions to help financial institutions identify, model, and assess risk.
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Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric rollout reaches Australia

Thu, 10th May 2018
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Equinix is set to launch its Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric (ECX Fabric) in Melbourne and Sydney, after its recent expansion into Japan.
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Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2018 draws a huge crowd

Mon, 7th May 2018
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Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2018 wowed thousands at Qudos Bank Arena as 16 teams battled in a CS:GO showdown for a US$250,000 prize pool.
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Cloud boom continues as giants threaten small operators

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Spending on cloud infrastructure services rose by 51% in Q1 2018, surpassing growth rates of the previous five quarters, according to Synergy Research data.
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Cyber insurance may have big part in Australia's future if data breach lawsuits gain ground

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Class-action lawsuits may now be a reality under Australia's mandatory notifiable data breach (NDB) legislation that is now in effect.
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Booming cloud infrastructure market an opportunity for channel partners

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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​Worldwide spending on cloud infrastructure services is continuing its rampant growth after surging 47% in 12 months.
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SD-WAN enables a new cloud-first branch strategy

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Silver Peak discuss how SD-WAN can facilitate a stronger link to cloud services for an organisations remote branch.