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Dropbox Dash updated with smarter search & AI tools in Australia
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Dropbox Dash updated with smarter search & AI tools in Australia

Dropbox Dash introduces smarter search and AI tools in Australia, helping users find and manage workplace content across media and apps efficiently.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

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Vultr launches early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU for AI
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Vultr launches early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU for AI

Vultr offers early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU, delivering powerful AI and HPC capabilities through its global cloud infrastructure from Q3 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Wasabi gains ISO certification to boost cloud data security
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Wasabi gains ISO certification to boost cloud data security

Wasabi Technologies has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier cloud data security and regulatory compliance globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Nasuni bolsters executive team amid global hybrid cloud push
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Nasuni bolsters executive team amid global hybrid cloud push

Nasuni appoints three new executives to boost talent, IT, and security as it expands global hybrid cloud storage services and accelerates growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Alluxio 3.6 improves AI model distribution & checkpoint speed
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Alluxio 3.6 improves AI model distribution & checkpoint speed

Alluxio launches Enterprise AI 3.6, boosting model distribution, training checkpoint speeds, and multi-tenancy with new caching and management features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
NetApp & NVIDIA join forces to streamline AI data management
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NetApp & NVIDIA join forces to streamline AI data management

NetApp and NVIDIA partner to integrate AI Data Platform into AIPod, enabling secure, scalable AI pipelines and enhanced data management for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Synology unveils new data & cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025
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Synology unveils new data & cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025

Synology unveiled advanced data management and cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025, focusing on partnerships and tech growth in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
NetApp partners with NVIDIA to boost AI data storage in Australia
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NetApp partners with NVIDIA to boost AI data storage in Australia

NetApp partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI data infrastructure, offering Australian enterprises and agencies unified, secure, and scalable AI-ready data solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Synology launches BeeStation Plus with 8 TB storage & AI tools
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Synology launches BeeStation Plus with 8 TB storage & AI tools

Synology launches BeeStation Plus with 8 TB storage and 4.8x better performance, enhancing personal cloud access and media streaming for families and professionals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Western Digital launches 26TB hard drives for business & AI
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Western Digital launches 26TB hard drives for business & AI

Western Digital unveils 26TB WD Red Pro and WD Purple Pro HDDs, boosting high-capacity storage for businesses and AI-driven video surveillance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Synology unveils compact, high-performance storage solutions
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Synology unveils compact, high-performance storage solutions

Synology launches DS1825+ and DS1525+ DiskStations offering scalable, high-speed storage with advanced networking for SMBs and professionals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Smart Communications expands cloud archive platform with Joisto
Software-as-a-Service

Smart Communications expands cloud archive platform with Joisto

Smart Communications has acquired cloud archive firm Joisto, enhancing its platform to securely manage regulatory-compliant digital records for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
StorONE and Phison expand partnership, launch AI storage platform
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StorONE and Phison expand partnership, launch AI storage platform

StorONE and Phison expand partnership to launch AI-native on-prem storage platform with natural language management, arriving Q2 for enterprise AI training.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Wasabi partners with USA Rugby, expanding cloud in sports market
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Wasabi partners with USA Rugby, expanding cloud in sports market

Wasabi Technologies is now the Official Cloud Storage Partner of USA Rugby, with branding on national team jerseys through 2025, expanding its sports market presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end
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UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end

UK firms risk cyberattacks and costly compliance issues as Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, urging upgrades to Windows 11 with advanced security features.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
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Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you

Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.

By Horatiu Petrescu • 5 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Fivetran acquires Census to boost real-time data movement
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Fivetran acquires Census to boost real-time data movement

Fivetran is set to acquire Census, enhancing its platform to include reverse ETL and real-time data movement for operational analytics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025