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IaaS revenue to reach $39 billion across APAC
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IaaS revenue to reach $39 billion across APAC

Asia Pacific IaaS revenue is set to grow by 11.2% from 2019-2024, reaching $39.3bn, driven by government initiatives and server virtualisation, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2020
Oracle recognised in Forrester ANZ Cloud report
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle recognised in Forrester ANZ Cloud report

Named a 'Strong Performer' in the Public Cloud Development and Infrastructure Platforms, Australia/New Zealand Forrester Wave.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has outlined its proposed process and approach to regulate fibre access services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
HPE, Dell tops worldwide server market - IDC
Network Infrastructure

HPE, Dell tops worldwide server market - IDC

Global server market revenue grew by 19.8% YoY in Q2 2020, reaching $24bn, with worldwide server shipments up 18.4% to nearly 3.2 million units.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Telecom equipment market returns to growth in 2Q20
Unified Communications

Telecom equipment market returns to growth in 2Q20

According to research by Dell'Oro shows that the global market is finding its feet again with vendor ranking remaining stable.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
NTT's data center projects buzzing in Hong Kong, India & the UK
Multi-cloud

NTT's data center projects buzzing in Hong Kong, India & the UK

NTT Ltd is focusing on development opportunities in Hong Kong, India, and the UK with new data center deployments and expansions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
VMware adds cloud-native support to 5G telco cloud portfolio
Virtualisation

VMware adds cloud-native support to 5G telco cloud portfolio

The 5G-ready Telco Cloud Platform supports cloud-native technology and delivers applications and services across multi-cloud infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Gartner predicts 75% of CEOs to be liable for cyber-physical security incidents by 2024
Physical Security

Gartner predicts 75% of CEOs to be liable for cyber-physical security incidents by 2024

Three out of every four CEOs could face personal liability for cyber-physical security incidents, according to Gartner research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Latest VMware cloud management updates focus big on automation
Virtualisation

Latest VMware cloud management updates focus big on automation

VMware adds AI and self-driving features to its vRealize cloud management portfolio, supporting DevOps principles and automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Dell strengthens global partner strategy with new hire
Network Infrastructure

Dell strengthens global partner strategy with new hire

Dell Technologies has named Rola Dagher as the company's new global channel chief, ultimately responsible for driving Dell's global partner strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020
IDC: Public cloud revenue reaches $233 billion in 2019
Public Cloud

IDC: Public cloud revenue reaches $233 billion in 2019

Global public cloud services market revenue reached $233.4 billion in 2019, with the top 5 providers capturing over a third of the market, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020
Oracle Cloud supports VMware-based environments
Virtualisation

Oracle Cloud supports VMware-based environments

Oracle Cloud's VMware Solution is now available worldwide, allowing organisations to move their VMware workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds
Unified Communications

Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds

Global internet disruptions surged by 63% in March, with ISPs being hit hardest, according to ThousandEyes' 2020 Internet Performance Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Cloud breaches set to increase in velocity and scale - Accurics
DataCentre infrastructure

Cloud breaches set to increase in velocity and scale - Accurics

Cloud breaches are set to increase in velocity and scale, according to new research from security specialists Accurics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
16 reasons why you should move your backup to a NZ-hosted solution
Edge Computing

16 reasons why you should move your backup to a NZ-hosted solution

Cloud backups are a popular choice for enterprises, but where are they really being stored? Here's why hosting in New Zealand is a better option.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Infrastructure stories

National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
National Party

National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election

The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
Contractors optimistic despite delays
Sustainability

Contractors optimistic despite delays

Short-term pain from Covid-19 and delayed projects is being offset by record infrastructure spending, with many contractors still hiring.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Only the 'best' cities to prosper post-pandemic
Smart Cities

Only the 'best' cities to prosper post-pandemic

Cities with lower poverty and stronger infrastructure are likelier to attract workers and firms as pandemic-era habits reshape where people live and invest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020