Cloud Services stories
Over the last decade the IT world has seen a mass transition from in-house computer assets to everything-as-a-service in the cloud, with hardware, platform and services now all commonly cloud-resident. Ideally positioned to support distributed working and working from home, most major players are currently moving or planning to move more than half of their operations to the cloud. The current direction of travel is to multi-cloud deployment, seen as providing greater flexibility, specialisation and security.
The main bumps in the road have shown up in skills shortages reported by many organisations, complexity leading to misconfiguration and the need to operate and integrate multiple security dashboards. Consequently, third-party cloud security providers are a hot growth area.
Australians embrace data backup but knowledge gaps remain
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A recent survey reveals that 26% of Australians do not back up their data, despite a growing awareness of the importance of personal data protection.
Macquarie Cloud Services achieves Dell's Titanium status
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Macquarie Cloud Services has achieved Titanium status from Dell Technologies, highlighting its expertise and commitment to innovative cloud solutions.
Pure Storage aids THG Ingenuity in AI & sustainability
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Pure Storage has partnered with THG Ingenuity to enhance AI capabilities and sustainability, cutting data centre power use by 80% while supporting global growth.
StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC
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StarTree has been honoured as the 2025 Confluent Data Flow ISV Partner of the Year for APAC, recognising its significant role in enhancing streaming analytics.
Red Hat unveils enhanced AI tools for hybrid cloud use
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Red Hat has unveiled enhancements to its AI portfolio, focusing on cost reduction and seamless integration of private data across hybrid cloud environments.
Western Digital survey reveals global data backup trends
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A recent global survey by Western Digital reveals that 79% of consumers back up their data, driven by fears of loss and data security concerns.
NCS expands in Asia Pacific with Globe Telecom partnership
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NCS has announced a joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines, set to expand its workforce from 150 to over 1,200 employees.
World Backup Day highlights need for strong data resilience
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As World Backup Day nears on 31 March, experts stress the urgency for businesses to modernise data resilience amid rising AI reliance and cybersecurity threats.
beIN & Planetcast boost sports broadcasts in Asia Pacific
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beIN Asia Pacific has partnered with Planetcast to enhance sports programming delivery across Southeast Asia and Australia, integrating advanced cloud-based solutions.
ControlMonkey unveils automated cloud recovery solution
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ControlMonkey has launched a pioneering Automated Disaster Recovery solution, the first of its kind to automate the restoration of entire cloud infrastructures.
Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures
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Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.
Codeless Platforms wins SAP award for EMEA North again
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payment technologies
Codeless Platforms has secured the SAP Business One Regional ISV of the Year award for EMEA North for the second straight year, showcasing its acclaimed BPA Platform.
Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget
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workforce management
Australia's recent budget announcement has ignited debates across technology sectors as leaders welcome investments aimed at boosting competitiveness.
Giga Computing & Start Campus partner on AI study
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data analytics
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predictive analytics
Giga Computing and Start Campus have launched a joint study to integrate advanced data centre tech, aiming to enhance efficiency and support AI workloads.
Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
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Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils Private 5G solution with Celona tech
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled its Private 5G solution, powered by Celona, to enhance IoT connectivity in complex enterprise environments.
Data backup vital says ISMS.online officer as day nears
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As World Backup Day nears, Sam Peters from ISMS.online emphasises the critical need for robust data backup strategies to enhance business resilience and regulatory compliance.
Interactive appoints Broadbent as SA sales lead
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Darren Broadbent has been appointed Sales Lead for South Australia at Interactive, aiming to drive growth and enhance customer success in the region.
Broadcom to host VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas & beyond
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Broadcom has unveiled VMware Explore 2025, an event for IT professionals, debuting in Las Vegas on 25 August before expanding to cities worldwide.
Leaseweb & CDNetworks join forces to boost CDN services
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Leaseweb has teamed up with CDNetworks to boost content delivery solutions, aiming for enhanced efficiency and security across sectors like gaming and media.