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Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 24

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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AWS unveils Ocelot chip claiming 90% cost reduction

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Amazon Web Services has launched its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot, claiming it can slash quantum error correction costs by up to 90%.
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Red Hat OpenShift 4.18 release enhances virtualisation

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Red Hat has launched OpenShift 4.18, enhancing hybrid cloud management with improved virtual machine functionality and generative AI support, focusing on security and efficiency.
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Exclusive: How Babeltext is transforming voter engagement in Australia

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Babeltext is revolutionising voter engagement in Australia by providing multilingual communication, ensuring voters understand policies in their preferred languages.
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CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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CrowdStrike has become the first cloud-native cybersecurity vendor to surpass USD $1 billion in annual sales via AWS Marketplace, highlighting its rapid growth.
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Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.
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Magaya enhances performance with Tessell's PostgreSQL

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Magaya has revamped its database system with Tessell's managed PostgreSQL, boosting performance tenfold and ensuring efficient cloud scalability.
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Aryaka unveils AI-driven observability in SASE update

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Aryaka has unveiled AI>Observe within its Unified SASE Service, enhancing network performance visibility and threat detection with advanced AI capabilities.
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Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Claroty has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, recognising its exceptional capabilities among 17 vendors.
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Datadog reveals whoAMI attack vulnerability in AWS AMI

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Datadog's Security Labs have uncovered a serious vulnerability in AWS's Amazon Machine Image that could jeopardise thousands of accounts, prompting urgent security updates.
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Workday unveils platform to manage AI in digital workforces

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Workday has unveiled the Agent System of Record, a platform to help organisations manage AI agents more effectively, enhancing security and compliance.
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WatchGuard joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program for growth

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies has joined the Amazon Web Services ISV Accelerate Program to enhance its global cybersecurity offerings via the AWS Marketplace.
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Commvault launches secure cloud solution with CIS images

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Commvault has launched an innovative solution with CIS-hardened images for cloud deployment, enhancing security and compliance across major platforms.
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BeyondTrust launches AI tool to bolster identity security

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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BeyondTrust has unveiled True Privilege, an AI-driven tool aimed at strengthening identity security by revealing hidden access paths in complex IT settings.
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Braze strengthens ANZ presence with data centre, HQ launch

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Braze has unveiled plans for new strategic investments in Australia and New Zealand, including a data centre in Sydney and a local headquarters, enhancing its regional presence.
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To achieve your AI goals, you need the right team

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Amidst rising interest in generative AI, a new study reveals 75% of Australian firms struggle to find skilled talent, risking their AI ambitions.
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SAS announces winners of the 2025 Global Partner Awards

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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SAS has announced the 2025 Global Partner Awards, recognising companies like Deloitte and Microsoft for their innovative use of the SAS Viya platform.
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Trellix partners with NEXTGEN to boost cybersecurity in ANZ

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Trellix has entered a distribution agreement with NEXTGEN to enhance its cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, boosting operational resilience.
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DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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DoiT has secured two prestigious Microsoft partner designations, boosting its capabilities in Modern Work and Digital & App Innovation on Azure.
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Infor named Leader in 2025 Gartner CPQ Magic Quadrant

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Infor has secured its position as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Configure, Price, and Quote Applications for the second year running.
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New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.