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Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 22

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.
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Rackspace names new Managing Director for APJ region

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Rackspace Technology has appointed Adhil Badat as Managing Director for APJ and Wade Weirman as Principal Data Lead in Australia, enhancing its data-led strategy.
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Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Delinea has partnered with Microsoft to provide robust identity security solutions as Entra Permissions Management phases out ahead of its 2025 retirement.
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Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.
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Tessell launches database service on Google Cloud platform

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Tessell has launched its fully managed database service on Google Cloud, now available via the Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing cloud adoption for enterprises.
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Exclusive: How Commvault strengthens APAC partner ecosystem with strategic investments

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Commvault has bolstered its partner ecosystem in the Asia Pacific with strategic investments aimed at enhancing cyber resilience and supporting partners' profitability.
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Dynatrace earns 'Protected' status for Azure solution in Australia

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Dynatrace has secured 'Protected' status for its SaaS platform on Microsoft Azure in Australia, enhancing its capability to support government security initiatives.
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Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region

Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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Amazon Web Services has launched its generative AI assistant, Amazon Q Business, in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region to enhance workplace productivity.
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Human error tops cloud security threats in Qualys report

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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A recent report by Qualys reveals human error as a major security threat in cloud and SaaS sectors, with 28% of organisations facing data breaches last year.
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Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Westcon-Comstor has been named the first authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services in Vietnam, expanding its cloud services reach across Asia-Pacific.
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Cequence Security earns AWS Security Competency status

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Cequence Security has earned AWS Security Competency status, showcasing its expertise in cybersecurity to protect cloud environments against evolving threats.
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Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.
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SolarWinds unveils IT resilience solutions to combat change

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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SolarWinds has unveiled new tools to enhance IT resilience as firms face increasing digital complexity and economic pressures, addressing key customer concerns.
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Dynatrace partners with AWS for enhanced security services

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Dynatrace has secured a multi-year strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to boost observability and security for their joint customers.
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Australia's AI adoption spurs call for proactive security

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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The rise of artificial intelligence in Australia is set to drive organisations to invest nearly AUD $6.2 billion in information security by 2025, amidst rising data risks.
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StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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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.
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CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.
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Nib partners with AWS to enhance AI-driven services

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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nib Group has appointed Amazon Web Services as its cloud provider for generative AI, enhancing operations and customer service through AI innovations.
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Azul sees 63% growth driven by demand for Java solutions

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Azul has announced a remarkable 63% year-on-year growth in new customer bookings, driven by a surge in demand for high-performance Java solutions.
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NVIDIA Omniverse boosts industrial digitalisation with AI

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has partnered with major industrial firms like Siemens and SAP to integrate its Omniverse platform, boosting digitalisation via physical AI innovations.
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LogicMonitor partners with AWS to support VMware migrations

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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LogicMonitor has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud migration for global enterprises, offering a hybrid observability platform that strengthens VMware transitions.