Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 72
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.
If storage were invented today, here's what it would look like
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Let us picture the ideal storage platform if the technology were invented today, without limitations, pre-conceived ideas or restrictions.
The Instillery hones in on cloud services through AWS partnership
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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After ten months of development, Clearstate will be the company's first cloud optimisation and visibility tool, available through AWS.
Data archives 'were built for the era of physical businesses', exec says
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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Revolutionising data archives, Actifio's OnVault tackles the shift from physical to digital by enabling instant cloud recovery, exec reveals.
What is the future of sales without sellers?
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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There is one startling development that is in its very early stages but is poised to make a huge impact across the industry.
Xero completes two year data migration to Amazon Web Services
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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New Zealand-based accounting software company Xero has completed a two-year transition to Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure.
SecureWorks achieves AWS Partner Network's highest designation
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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SecureWorks has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network's highest designation, after achieving Advanced Technology Partner Status.
AWS, Microsoft, IBM and Google dominating cloud but some tier twos are fighting back
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Amazon is continuing to dominate the public IaaS and PaaS space, as quarterly cloud infrastructure service revenues top US$8 billion.
Soltius garners first NZ AWS SAP competency; becomes full AWS reseller
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Soltius has become the first Kiwi company to gain Amazon Web Services' SAP Competency, with the company also becoming a full AWS reseller.
How VMware is enabling new cloud channel business models
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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VMware revolutionises cloud computing for Australian and New Zealand providers, fostering innovative business models in enterprise IT.
What will the Trump presidency mean for public cloud computing?
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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Trump's 'America first' stance raises questions about the future of US-dominated public cloud services as global dynamics shift.
Hitman season one draws to a close
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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The latest Hitman game's episodic first season draws to a close with the release of the Japan-set sixth episode, Situs Inversus.
Alibaba Cloud exploding as cloud adoption accelerates
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Demand for cloud services grows as worldwide expenditure reaches $10bn in Q3 2016, with AWS leading the market.
Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor serves up SMB 'business in a box' - and AWS margins
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Westcon-Comstor has debuted an SMB 'business in a box' option on the back of its work with Maestrano - and margins for some AWS offerings.
Customers to get the 'best of both worlds' with AWS and VMware
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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VMware and AWS join forces to bring customers a unified hybrid cloud experience, enhancing application flexibility and data center investment.
Microsoft exec jumps ship to AWS
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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Former Microsoft exec Lee Hickin has left the company to join AWS, where he will lead the IoT business in the Asia Pacific region.
Where exactly is all the AWS Cloud infrastructure?
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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The AWS Cloud operates 35 'Availability Zones' - within 13 geographic 'Regions' around the world. We take a look at where these are.
Zerto - The fresh face of business continuity
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Zerto's virtualisation solution is disrupting the business continuity market, offering greater flexibility for modern businesses.
Cloud specialists in 'short supply' in ANZ
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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While the true costs of managing public cloud can get out of control if not managed correctly, finding staff with a specific skillset is difficult.
Rackspace shakes up cloud strategy in new $4.3 billion deal
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Rackspace is set to become a private company under a USD $4.3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management, aiming for growth in the managed cloud industry.
Equinox IT continues consulting expansion with Fronde hire
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Equinox IT has announced the appointment of former AWS Fronde architect Sasan Rashidmardani, a the company grows its consulting services.