Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 48
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.
Rackspace achieves AWS Financial Services Competency
Wed, 30th May 2018
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The company demonstrated expertise with AWS and passed an assessment of their solutions in order to receive the designation.
Progress and AWS offering self-service Industrial IoT solution
Wed, 30th May 2018
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The offering will empower R&D and innovation groups with better decision-making capabilities for IIoT proof-of-concept (POC) and pilot execution.
Australia's law firms facing 'serious but not insurmountable' cyber flaws
Tue, 29th May 2018
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A survey reveals that Australia's law firms are exposing client data to cyber risks, with 41% of lawyers unaware of available smartphone cybersecurity measures.
AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa
Mon, 28th May 2018
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The ‘Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant’ is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.
AWS funding bursary course to support local data centre workforce
Fri, 25th May 2018
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The global giant has partnered with the Institute of Technology Tallaght in Ireland to help local talent pursue a career in technology.
Customers ditch legacy backup for Pure Storage with Cohesity’s modern approach
Fri, 25th May 2018
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ohesity’s snapshot integration empowers customers to freeze the system and create a full backup of the snapshot from a specific point in time.
Kiwi startups provide IoT solution for boaties using AWS
Fri, 18th May 2018
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AWS NZ country manager says cloud is reducing the barriers for Kiwi startups to innovate and make a mark on the global stage.
Is your business ready to talk chatbots?
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Is your business ready for chatbots? CIOs must embrace these virtual assistants, with more than 50% of enterprises projected to invest heavily by 2021.
DataRobot achieves AWS Financial Services Competency status
Mon, 14th May 2018
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This designation recognises DataRobot for delivery of effective solutions to help financial institutions identify, model, and assess risk.
Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric rollout reaches Australia
Thu, 10th May 2018
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Equinix is set to launch its Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric (ECX Fabric) in Melbourne and Sydney, after its recent expansion into Japan.
Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2018 draws a huge crowd
Mon, 7th May 2018
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Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2018 wowed thousands at Qudos Bank Arena as 16 teams battled in a CS:GO showdown for a US$250,000 prize pool.
Cloud boom continues as giants threaten small operators
Tue, 1st May 2018
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Spending on cloud infrastructure services rose by 51% in Q1 2018, surpassing growth rates of the previous five quarters, according to Synergy Research data.
Cyber insurance may have big part in Australia's future if data breach lawsuits gain ground
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Class-action lawsuits may now be a reality under Australia’s mandatory notifiable data breach (NDB) legislation that is now in effect.
Booming cloud infrastructure market an opportunity for channel partners
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Worldwide spending on cloud infrastructure services is continuing its rampant growth after surging 47% in 12 months.
SD-WAN enables a new cloud-first branch strategy
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Silver Peak discuss how SD-WAN can facilitate a stronger link to cloud services for an organisations remote branch.
Five key features of Nakivo Backup & Replication v7.4
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Virtualisation cloud backup company Nakivo has released version 7.4 of Backup & Replication, complete with 11 new features.
GlobalData: AWS, lower cloud adoption barriers or face being overtaken
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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GlobalData has released commentary reporting Amazon's days at the top of the cloud market could be numbered unless it makes some changes.
3 common mistakes companies make when adopting cloud
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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As businesses increasingly turn to cloud computing, they often stumble on security, inefficient 'lift-n-shift' migrations, and overhyped serverless solutions.
Australia rolls out compliance laws for cryptocurrency & digital exchange service providers
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Digital currency exchanges in Austalia must now register with AUSTRAC, and comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act.
AWS recognises five local partners at 2018 ANZ partner awards
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The awards recognise partners who are playing a key role in helping customers remediate technical debt and drive innovation.