Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 38
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.

Informatica launches service for cloud data integration on AWS
Tue, 18th May 2021
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The Informatica Cloud Data Integration free service on AWS helps customers get started using the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud.

Public cloud services market saw huge growth in 2020 — IDC
Fri, 14th May 2021
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Despite the overall growth in the market, not all managed services grew as much as others — IaaS and PaaS services in particular grew much faster.

Fujitsu partners with AWS to accelerate digital transformation of mobility industry
Fri, 14th May 2021
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Fujitsu teams up with AWS to boost digital transformation in the mobility industry, offering fully managed solutions and system development capabilities.

Xero draws massive profits in pandemic
Fri, 14th May 2021
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Xero sees strong profit rebound after pandemic squeeze, adding record 456k subscribers, but falls short of revenue estimates.

AWS opens new office in Auckland's Commercial Bay
Wed, 12th May 2021
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Amazon Web Services opens new office in Auckland's Commercial Bay building, boosting investment in local New Zealand businesses.

AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Tue, 11th May 2021
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator to support startups addressing global energy challenges.

New Relic joins Cloud Native Computing Foundation as platinum member
Fri, 7th May 2021
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Cloud-based observability platform New Relic has joined the Cloud Native Computing Foundation as a platinum member.

Data storage company Qumulo announces support for Amazon Nimble Studio
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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Qumulo partners with Amazon Nimble Studio to offer cloud-based file storage and remote content creation for media and entertainment companies.

University of Auckland selects AWS as strategic cloud provider
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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The University of Auckland has chosen Amazon Web Services as its strategic cloud provider for digital transformation.

Cloud infrastructure spend exceeded $40 billion in Q1 2021 — report
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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Global spending on cloud infrastructure services exceeded $40 billion in Q1 2021, with Amazon Web Services leading the pack, according to Canalys.

Trend Micro launches cloud security platform on AWS Marketplace
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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Organisations that build on AWS are now able to leverage Trend Micro Cloud One to protect their cloud-based environments.

AWS launches machine learning training for business leaders
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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Amazon Web Services has launched free digital training courses in a bid to empower business leaders with machine learning knowledge.

Vodafone New Zealand first Kiwi business to receive specialised AWS accreditation
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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Vodafone New Zealand has been accepted into the Amazon Connect Service Delivery Program, making it the first business in Aotearoa to be awarded this status.

No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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15% of Britons use their pet's name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals, warns UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

Qlik expands partnership with AWS to accelerate cloud analytics with SAP data
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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Qlik expands partnership with AWS to launch collaborative solution for driving value from SAP data with cloud analytics.

Modis reaches AWS Well-Architected Partner status
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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Modis achieves Amazon Web Services Well-Architected Partner status, recognising its expertise in delivering AWS best practices.

ExtraHop opens data centre facilities in Sydney
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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ExtraHop expands its presence in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of data center facilities in Sydney, Australia.

Cloud infrastructure spending reaches almost $40b in 2020's final quarter
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud lead the cloud provider market, accounting for 65% of total cloud spend in the quarter.

Hostopia Australia extends AWS partnership with latest appointment
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Hostopia Australia expands its AWS cloud offering with the appointment of Gerald Bachlmayr as chief architect - AWS Cloud.

Jeff Bezos to resign as CEO of Amazon later this year
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Bezos will transition to the role of executive chair in Q3 2021, with current Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy to succeed Bezos at that time.