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Cloud boom continues as giants threaten small operators

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Spending on cloud infrastructure services rose by 51% in Q1 2018, surpassing growth rates of the previous five quarters, according to Synergy Research data.
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Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.
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Thailand 4.0 picks up speed following Alibaba investment

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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The strategic partnership between the technology giant and the Government of Thailand seeks to push the development of the nation's digital economy.
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Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale

Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Hyperscale operators' capex surged 19% in Q4 2017, hitting $22bn. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are the five biggest spenders.
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Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.
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Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world's most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
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Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Alibaba launches a CNY ¥10 billion fund to lift impoverished Jeminay County through eCommerce, enhancing agricultural sales and infrastructure development.
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Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Alibaba solidifies its strategic bond with Ant Financial, acquiring a 33% stake in exchange for intellectual property, ending a lucrative profit-sharing pact.
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Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.
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Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.
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Alibaba's Jack Ma meets with Malaysia's Prime Minister to mark global trade milestone

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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Alibaba's Jack Ma visits Malaysia for launch of electronic World Trade Platform hub, aimed at benefiting SMEs.
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AWS remains 'in a league of its own' as cloud market booms 40%

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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Amazon remains 'in a league of its own' as a cloud provider, despite the rapid growth of key competitors Microsoft, Google and Alibaba.
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Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Asia's top 10 digital disruptors pose a significant threat and opportunity for global enterprises, warns Gartner, urging CIOs to act decisively.
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Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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At its launch, Alibaba will be opening seven research labs in China, the US, Russia, Israel and Singapore with more than $15b invested.
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Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Alibaba sets stage in Melbourne, empowering Aussie SMBs to break into China's booming eCommerce market at October's Expo.
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Cloud services growing faster than any IT market today – and tomorrow

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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The global infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) public cloud market surged 31 percent in 2016 to reach US$22.1 billion, up from $16.8 billion in 2015.
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VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
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Cloud providers & outsourcing driving AU data center demand, report says

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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A surge in cloud services is fuelling Australia's data centre expansion, with Sydney and Melbourne markets leading growth, finds a new report.
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Megaport expands multicloud capabilities in Singapore

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Singapore is an incredibly important location for cloud in Southeast Asia, and we've experienced increased demand for flexible, multicloud solutions.
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Qantas signs deal with Alibaba's online travel platform

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans and Fliggy vice president Jerry Hu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.