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IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide
Cloud Services

IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide

IT spending to decline 5.1% to $2.25tn this year due to COVID-19 impact, but IT infrastructure spending to grow 4%, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Wipro and Nutanix launch shared database management solution
Converged Infrastructure

Wipro and Nutanix launch shared database management solution

Wipro and Nutanix have introduced a new Digital Database Services (DDS) solution to streamline database management, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Manage what you measure with clarity
DataCentre infrastructure

Manage what you measure with clarity

Data center management solutions enable facilities and IT professionals to intelligently reduce energy consumption.

By Rami Radi • 5 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
How to deploy SD-WAN while maintaining business continuity
Network Infrastructure

How to deploy SD-WAN while maintaining business continuity

Enterprises race to adopt SD-WAN as cloud reliance surges, with Silver Peak's tailored solutions leading the surge.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
COVID-19 intrusion further derails enterprise infrastructure market, says IDC
Supply Chain

COVID-19 intrusion further derails enterprise infrastructure market, says IDC

The ANZ enterprise infrastructure market, anticipated to grow by 3% in 2020, faces a 3% decline instead due to the COVID-19 crisis, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand
DataCentre infrastructure

Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand

Zoom selects Oracle as its cloud infrastructure provider, bypassing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to support its rapid expansion.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Huawei Cloud dominates the global IaaS market
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Huawei Cloud dominates the global IaaS market

Huawei Cloud propelled itself to the top of the global IaaS market with a surge in cloud services, strategic partnerships, and global reach, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure
Semiconductors

Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure

Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
8x8 announces new video conferencing tool with emphasis on security
Unified Communications

8x8 announces new video conferencing tool with emphasis on security

8x8 has unveiled Video MeetingsPro, a security-focused video conferencing tool powered by Jitsi and hosted on Oracle Cloud, amidst rising remote work demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Nutanix gains Customers' Choice recognition for HCI
Virtualisation

Nutanix gains Customers' Choice recognition for HCI

Nutanix named a 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Hyperconverged Infrastructure for the second year running.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Nutanix HCI recognised in Gartner Customers' Choice accolade
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix HCI recognised in Gartner Customers' Choice accolade

Nutanix has been awarded the Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Hyperconverged Infrastructure for the second year in a row.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
AirTrunk sets sights on APAC expansion, backed by fresh investment
Hyperscale

AirTrunk sets sights on APAC expansion, backed by fresh investment

Macquarie has acquired an 88% stake in AirTrunk, valuing the hyperscale data center provider at over A$3bn ($2.2bn).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Infrastructure stories

Voyager Internet acquires Kiwi telco HD Net
Unified Communications

Voyager Internet acquires Kiwi telco HD Net

New Zealand's Voyager Internet acquires local telco HD Net, significantly enhancing its data centre capabilities and service offerings.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Construction protocols under Alert Level Three
Supply Chain

Construction protocols under Alert Level Three

Construction firms now have detailed COVID-19 rules to resume work under Alert Level 3, aiming to protect workers and avoid a return to lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
73 Auckland projects ready after lockdown
Auckland Council

73 Auckland projects ready after lockdown

Construction jobs and council investment could restart quickly, as Auckland submits 73 infrastructure projects for the Government’s stimulus list.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
CBD demolition and re-development delayed
Local Government

CBD demolition and re-development delayed

Lockdown has forced Invercargill Central to push back its planned opening, complicating talks with Farmers and bank financing for the project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery
Jobs

Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery

Cashflow support and clearer contract rules could help keep builders employed and speed New Zealand's economic recovery after the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Loss in council revenue – what it means for us
Auckland Council

Loss in council revenue – what it means for us

COVID-19-driven revenue losses could force councils to cut infrastructure spending, hurting local economies and slowing recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020