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Cloud maturity lacking in APAC – IDC says MSPs could be the answer
Hyperscale

Cloud maturity lacking in APAC – IDC says MSPs could be the answer

New research has emerged that shows the majority of organisations in Asia Pacific (APAC) are struggling to cross the cloud chasm.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
IDC - IT service providers key to unleashing agility
EduTech

IDC - IT service providers key to unleashing agility

Organisations can gain digital maturity through externally sourced services like IT outsourcing and managed services.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth
Telsyte

Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth

The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
IBM betting big on multi-cloud with raft of new technologies
Public Cloud

IBM betting big on multi-cloud with raft of new technologies

At its annual THINK event, IBM has made its intentions clear with the tech colossus investing heavily to bolster its multi-cloud strategy.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Expert explains fighting cloud's 'biggest security risk' – the user
Cloud Security

Expert explains fighting cloud's 'biggest security risk' – the user

Routed's director says while cloud providers are responsible for securing the cloud, only the organisation can secure how they use it.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
New report finds race to the cloud in EMEA outpacing cybersecurity
Firewalls

New report finds race to the cloud in EMEA outpacing cybersecurity

The relentless rush to cloud adoption is coming at the detriment to cybersecurity with some countries in EMEA worse than others.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Ovum: Cloud-native development cannot be ignored by any organisation
Platform-as-a-Service

Ovum: Cloud-native development cannot be ignored by any organisation

For many, the question is no longer whether a business should venture into cloud-native, but how - Ovum has some advice for organisations.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jan 2018
Enterprise finance applications finding their way to the cloud - MYOB
Fintech

Enterprise finance applications finding their way to the cloud - MYOB

Mid-to-large enterprises are rapidly adopting pure cloud-based finance solutions, driving productivity and profitability gains, reports Gartner.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Alarming majority of businesses have misconceptions about cloud
Private Cloud

Alarming majority of businesses have misconceptions about cloud

The majority of global organisations operate with a cloud-first mentality, according to a new study by Veritas.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
How a visibility platform can enhance the cloud performance
Cloud Services

How a visibility platform can enhance the cloud performance

Cloud adoption is no longer considered experimental, but there are still risks that organisations need to mitigate.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Disruptive report reveals mass cloud adoption more hype than reality
Private Cloud

Disruptive report reveals mass cloud adoption more hype than reality

Nutanix has released findings from its report that shows many businesses aren't getting the benefits they thought they would from cloud adoption.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
Cloud adoption boom fuelling IT transformation - report
DevOps

Cloud adoption boom fuelling IT transformation - report

Mature cloud technology, software-defined infrastructure, containers and DevOps are being pursued by IT professionals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Nearly half of UK IT infrastructure moving to cloud in next 6 months
Migration

Nearly half of UK IT infrastructure moving to cloud in next 6 months

A new survey has found digital transformation is driving mass cloud adoption in the UK, however many still remain cautious about costs.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​
Malware

Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​

While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Businesses losing huge revenue due to lack of cloud expertise
DataCentre infrastructure

Businesses losing huge revenue due to lack of cloud expertise

A new study from Rackspace has found that big businesses are losing around US$258m a year because of a lack of cloud expertise.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
South Africa overtakes other nations in leapfrog up cloud curve
Digital Transformation

South Africa overtakes other nations in leapfrog up cloud curve

The country may have been late to the party when it came to cloud strategies, but the Routed MD says this has resulted in some positives.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

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Riverbed - Aussies leading the way for SD-WAN adoption
Network Infrastructure

Riverbed - Aussies leading the way for SD-WAN adoption

The findings come from the company's Future of Networking survey, which includes responses from 1000 IT decision makers.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017