Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 59
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.
Alibaba Cloud exploding as cloud adoption accelerates
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Demand for cloud services grows as worldwide expenditure reaches $10bn in Q3 2016, with AWS leading the market.
Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor serves up SMB 'business in a box' - and AWS margins
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Westcon-Comstor has debuted an SMB 'business in a box' option on the back of its work with Maestrano - and margins for some AWS offerings.
Customers to get the 'best of both worlds' with AWS and VMware
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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VMware and AWS join forces to bring customers a unified hybrid cloud experience, enhancing application flexibility and data center investment.
Microsoft exec jumps ship to AWS
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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Former Microsoft exec Lee Hickin has left the company to join AWS, where he will lead the IoT business in the Asia Pacific region.
Where exactly is all the AWS Cloud infrastructure?
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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The AWS Cloud operates 35 ‘Availability Zones’ - within 13 geographic 'Regions' around the world. We take a look at where these are.
Why the future of hybrid IT is now, and how AWS is shaping it
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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A hybrid IT model, combining corporate computing resources with cloud computing, has become the clear choice for business. It could stay like that.
Zerto - The fresh face of business continuity
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Zerto's virtualisation solution is disrupting the business continuity market, offering greater flexibility for modern businesses.
Cloud specialists in 'short supply' in ANZ
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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While the true costs of managing public cloud can get out of control if not managed correctly, finding staff with a specific skillset is difficult.
Rackspace shakes up cloud strategy in new $4.3 billion deal
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Rackspace is set to become a private company under a USD $4.3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management, aiming for growth in the managed cloud industry.
Equinox IT continues consulting expansion with Fronde hire
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Equinox IT has announced the appointment of former AWS Fronde architect Sasan Rashidmardani, a the company grows its consulting services.
Brocade ensures an 'easy deploy' with its vADC solution
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Brocade announces vADC solution now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, making it easier for partners with multiple cloud strategies.
Xero to go offline as it continues move to AWS Cloud
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Xero accounting software schedules downtime Sunday 21st as it shifts to AWS, promising less future outages and improved services.
AWS named leader in Gartner's 2016 IaaS Magic Quadrant
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant Cloud Infrastructure as a Service category for the 6th consecutive year.
Organising chaos in the workplace with Xendle
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Xendle, a new content management platform, aims to revolutionize how businesses store, find, and share information.
Singapore's DBS Bank complements data centers with AWS Cloud
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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Singapore's DBS Bank will be leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power its cloud technology, alongside its traditional use of data centers.
Global data center market set to grow, report says
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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The global data center market is set to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of close to 11% during the forecast period.
Hamilton's Dynamo6 gains coveted AWS consulting partner status
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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Hamilton’s Dynamo6 has been become the first Waikato company to be awarded a consulting partnership for Amazon Web Services.
Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Amazon unveils Inspire, a cost-free trove of digital educational materials, bolstering its pledge to aid teachers and digitize learning.
Amazon primed for domination as Q2 revenue climbs rapidly
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Amazon's second quarter 2016 financial results are strong as ever, with a 42% increase in operating cash flow and a 31% increase in net sales.
Unisys makes global waves in the IT security industry
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Unisys strengthens its IT security software leadership with new milestones, including US federal approval and partnership expansions.