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HPE cranks up storage solution capacity, performance, security
Microsoft

HPE cranks up storage solution capacity, performance, security

HPE says that its new solution includes higher storage capacity with support for up to 120TB of raw capacity per node.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
3 common mistakes companies make when adopting cloud
Hyperscale

3 common mistakes companies make when adopting cloud

As businesses increasingly turn to cloud computing, they often stumble on security, inefficient 'lift-n-shift' migrations, and overhyped serverless solutions.

By Lee Atchison • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Expert panel: Overcoming barriers of multi-cloud & realising its benefits
DevOps

Expert panel: Overcoming barriers of multi-cloud & realising its benefits

In this article, five IT experts offer advice to organisations about the reasons to adopt multi-cloud, and what to look for when choosing a solution.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
Microsoft unleashes broad range of security features & partnerships at RSA Conference
Cloud Security

Microsoft unleashes broad range of security features & partnerships at RSA Conference

Secure microcontrollers, 365 commercial cloud, advanced threat protection tools; and stronger partnerships are all top-of-mind for Microsoft.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
What are the pros and cons of on-prem data centres vs cloud?
Private Cloud

What are the pros and cons of on-prem data centres vs cloud?

There is a lot of murkiness around cloud solutions and data centres because the distinctions aren't always made clear - here it is in black & white.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Apr 2018
Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack

Microsoft is bringing cloud-like capabilities to businesses that need to store data on-prem or at the edge with Azure Stack.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit
Unified Communications

Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit

The event featured a variety of speakers, from Microsoft heavyweights Vijay Tewari and Russell Craig, to Azure customers like BNZ, and Pageproof.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Morpheus VP confident for entry into Europe data centre industry
Unified Communications

Morpheus VP confident for entry into Europe data centre industry

The company has only recently launched in Europe after establishing a strong presence in North America with clients like McDonalds and HSBC.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
ioFABRIC: Surprise, your storage needs a forklift upgrade
Storage

ioFABRIC: Surprise, your storage needs a forklift upgrade

Businesses, it's time to stop the storage refresh cycle. ioFABRIC's AI-driven, objective-defined storage eliminates the need for costly upgrades.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
IoT opportunities grow as Microsoft pours $5b into the intelligent edge
Blockchain

IoT opportunities grow as Microsoft pours $5b into the intelligent edge

Microsoft has announced a US$5 billion investment into IoT, expanding opportunities for partners and end-users across ANZ.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses
Unified Communications

Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses

Cloud computing has opened the doors for AI and machine learning, but it will also be shaped by these technologies in the future.

By Angus Dorney • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
MuleSoft seriously beef up local channel presence with 6 new hires
Microsoft

MuleSoft seriously beef up local channel presence with 6 new hires

The six new employees will be tasked with growing MuleSoft's partner ecosystem and deepen existing partner engagements.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Interview: Microsoft's Steve Guggenheimer explores AI in security
Distributed Denial of Service

Interview: Microsoft's Steve Guggenheimer explores AI in security

Steve Guggenheimer, Microsoft's AI guru, discusses the state of AI in security and how attackers and defenders are using AI.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Microsoft officially awarded with “Protected” data certification
Hyperscale

Microsoft officially awarded with “Protected” data certification

25 of Microsoft Azure services and 10 Office 365 services have received the certification from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
INFINIDAT announces public cloud and data protection product lines
Hybrid Cloud

INFINIDAT announces public cloud and data protection product lines

INFINIDAT launches Neutrix Cloud for high-performance public storage and InfiniGuard for enhanced data protection, boasting a 10x restore performance.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Open for business: Microsoft launches 2 new Azure regions in Canberra
Virtualisation

Open for business: Microsoft launches 2 new Azure regions in Canberra

The new regions are specifically designed to support the mission-critical demands of government and national critical infrastructure.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Microsoft pledges to train 5,000 AU public sector workers in cloud computing by 2020
Hyperscale

Microsoft pledges to train 5,000 AU public sector workers in cloud computing by 2020

Microsoft aims to train 5,000 Aussie public sector staff in cloud skills by 2020, supporting national digitalisation.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile Mentor rolls out Intune security service offerings
Microsoft

Mobile Mentor rolls out Intune security service offerings

It is the vendor to offer Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security, including Intune, to the New Zealand Government via their TaaS panel contract.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018