Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 56
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.
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.
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.
Government signs cloud agreement with Amazon Web Services
Tue, 30th May 2017
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The DIA has secured a pan-government agreement with AWS in one of the first all-of-government agreements the cloud services provider has entered into.
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.
NZ cloud software company picks Rackspace to manage AWS infrastructure
Wed, 24th May 2017
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Rackspace chosen to manage LINQ's AWS Cloud infrastructure for its SaaS tool; migration completed 4 months faster than anticipated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kiwi company’s game-changing global audience demand measurement platform
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Parrot Analytics’ platform lets media companies understand audience demand for content across all content distribution platforms worldwide.
More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.