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Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 75

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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AWS skills shortage in ANZ, opportunity for IT students & pros

Wed, 31st May 2017
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According to Indeed, a global job search site, the number of AWS job postings in Australia has increased by 153% between March 2014 to March 2017.
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Soltius strikes gold with AWS managed service provider accreditation

Wed, 31st May 2017
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Soltius has proved its worth after obtaining AWS MSP accreditation, which includes a third-party audit of their AWS managed service capabilities.
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Survey: Rise of Aussie businesses planning big data projects

Fri, 26th May 2017
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The survey also shows that Australian businesses are failing to use the new rich information on offer to better understand customers.
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Veeam serves up raft of Microsoft Azure and AWS availability options

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Veeam has added a raft of new availability options for Microsoft Azure and AWS as it ramps up its 'always on cloud' focus.
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Gigamon launches platform for AWS in Australia and New Zealand

Fri, 19th May 2017
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Gigamon has officially made its Visibility Platform for Amazon Web Services (AWS) available in Australia and New Zealand via the AWS Marketplace.
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AWS, Microsoft and Google surge in cloud as channel role increases

Tue, 16th May 2017
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The big three cloud players continue to clock big growth -with Microsoft up 93% yoy in Q1 - as they look increasingly to the channel.
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Enterprises' hosting and cloud budget growth outpacing total IT spend growth

Tue, 9th May 2017
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Growth in hosting and cloud services spend will outpace total IT spend growth this year, with a survey also highlighting the value of specialisation.
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Ensono & AWS team up for launch of hyperscale cloud incubator

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Ensono says that the launch of the incubator is fuelled by one main goal: to nurture and grow ideas and product offerings around the public cloud.
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Bumper growth for Amazon competitors no threat to AWS dominance

Mon, 1st May 2017
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Microsoft, Google and IBM may have posted 80%-plus growth, but they're still a long way from challenging market leader AWS.
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Harnessing a AWS hybrid cloud architecture in the digital payments ecosystem

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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some organisations are hesitant to put 100% of their applications in the cloud, either for security reasons or because few digital payments applicatio.
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The war on cloud pricing: Object storage moves into the mainstream

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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451 Research says that virtual machines have been the traditional battleground for price cuts as providers seek to gain attention and differentiation.
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Azure closes gap on AWS, as customers call for more business alignment

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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​Cloud service providers need to step up their game when it comes to aligning IT and business requirements for customers, according to a new survey.
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Equinix advances up AWS partner ranks with APN advanced status

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Equinix has been elevated up the AWS partner ranks, gaining advanced technology partner designation, with its AWS Direct Connect numbers soaring.
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How businesses should prepare for Australia's new mandatory data breach notification laws

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Australia, like other countries, has not been immune to data breaches in which personal information has been exposed.
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Tech Data bringing Aussie AWS visibility SaaS offering to the channel

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Aussie SaaS offering Stax, which offers visbility and insight into AWS loads, is moving into channel sales with a deal with Tech Data.
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Equinix: Take the fast lane to AWS

Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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To maximize opportunities in the digital economy, it's fundamentally important to design interconnection to multiple cloud and business partners.
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Consulting partner Versent wins big at the AWS Partner Summit

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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Versent clinches AWS Consulting Partner of the Year, heralding cloud innovation with their promising Stax tool.
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Zadara expands enterprise storage-as-a-service coverage in AWS Beijing region

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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Zadara Storage and Futong recently announced the availability of Zadara's VPSA Storage array at the Beijing Sinnet Technology Co., Ltd data center.
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Salesforce to establish local infrastructure in Sydney

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Salesforce boosts Aussie presence with new Sydney-based infrastructure on AWS, eyeing local service enhancement.
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EXCLUSIVE: Veritas EVP delves into 3 key trends of the ANZ channel

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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Digital transformation has given rise to a number of trends in information management - Mike Palmer explains how the channel can capitalise on them.