The Ultimate Guide to Multi-cloud
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Multi-cloud.
What to know about Multi-cloud
Multi-cloud refers to the strategic use of multiple cloud computing platforms within a single architecture, enabling organizations to leverage the unique benefits of different cloud services. This approach helps businesses avoid vendor lock-in, increase resilience, and optimize costs while managing workloads across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
Exploring recent developments around multi-cloud reveals a dynamic landscape where companies partner to enhance security, data management, and AI integration across diverse cloud platforms. From innovations in managed detection and response leveraging AI, to advanced hybrid multi-cloud data governance, the stories highlight the evolving challenges and solutions in managing complex multi-cloud ecosystems.
Readers can expect insights into how industry players are addressing multi-cloud security challenges, streamlining operations with cloud-native platforms, and adopting new management technologies to support AI and analytics workloads across distributed environments. Understanding these trends is essential for organizations seeking to implement effective multi-cloud strategies that drive innovation, security, and operational efficiency.
Kiwi Multi-cloud News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Commvault Cloud brings in-country data protection to NZ
Commvault extends its cloud data protection platform to New Zealand, promising in-country sovereignty, faster recovery and unified resilience.
LogicMonitor boosts New Zealand push with local data hub
LogicMonitor will open its first New Zealand data centre and expand local partners to support rising cloud, AI and hybrid IT demand.
Fortinet brings AI data centre security to NVIDIA DPUs
Fortinet embeds FortiGate firewalls on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs to secure AI data centres without stealing CPU or GPU performance.
Spark NZ, HPE revamp hybrid cloud for managed services
Spark NZ taps HPE GreenLake and Morpheus to rebuild hybrid cloud, boosting automation and managed services for Kiwi enterprise clients.
Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations
New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.
Westcon-Comstor expands Nutanix distribution in New Zealand
Westcon-Comstor is now an authorised distributor of Nutanix in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, enhancing hybrid multi-cloud offerings for local resellers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Multi-cloud
Tessell names McDonough & Carter to executive team
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
SoftwareOne unifies APAC direct businesses under one brand
Boomi named leader in IDC MarketScape API management
Featured News
Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220
Exaba and Datacentre220 tout a local cloud backup option that can cut storage costs by up to 90% for MSPs and small businesses.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Denodo's Dominic Sartorio warns businesses accelerating artificial intelligence deployments that cloud migrations alone do not make data ready for real-time AI.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Hidden cloud data, egress fees and GPU 'double bubble' bills are quietly turning many enterprise AI ambitions into costly, slow ordeals.
Expert Columns
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
HPE complete care service: Refocused for your AI advantage
Beyond infrastructure: Reimagining networks to drive real business impact
Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
2026: The year AI moves from promise to performance
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Recent Multi-cloud News
netQ & Feenix launch New Zealand-first resilient multicloud transit
netQ and Feenix launch New Zealand's first Smart MultiCloud Transit service, boosting resilient, cost-efficient cloud connectivity for enterprises.
Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Spectrum names Deane Jessep CTO to lead New Zealand's sovereign AI strategy, tackling cloud costs, data sovereignty, and AI governance in enterprise and government sectors.
Westcon-Comstor to offer FlashStack solution for NZ partners
Westcon-Comstor brings FlashStack infrastructure solution to New Zealand through an extended partnership with IT pioneer, Pure Storage and Cisco, propelling hybrid-cloud environments and efficient data storage.
Cloud and data protection big challenges for NZ businesses
Almost half of NZ businesses find cloud privacy and data protection more challenging than on-premises, according to the Thales Cloud Security Report.
Cloud 'extremely important' to future growth, report finds
Lack of skills and cost hindering businesses' adoption of cloud and digital transformation, reveals new research.
Kyndryl hires managing director for New Zealand team
Kyndryl has appointed Audrey Campbell-Frear as managing director for New Zealand, with a focus on customer relationships and technology transformation.
Interview: Ingram Micro on why VMworld 2021 is an event not to be missed
VMworld 2021, featuring Will Smith and Michael J. Fox, is just days away. Don't miss this legendary event! (110 characters).
IBM NZ appoints practice lead for new Cloud Advisory Practice
Donald Long brings more than 30 years of IT experience in New Zealand and South Africa, in cloud consulting and architecture and client service roles.
Govt adds Unisys cloud framework to Marketplace
Unisys was accepted to join NZ Government's online market to make it easier for agencies to access CloudForte framework.
CCL announces partnership with Microsoft to meet Azure demand
The move is designed to drive New Zealand business and public sector migration to Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
Cloud not living up to expectations in New Zealand
Over half of cloud migrations in New Zealand have failed to meet expectations, as organisations have not integrated cloud into their core strategy, says Unisys.
Fortinet: Keeping cloud platforms secure across the board
Shadow IT – cloud applications that store corporate data unbeknownst to IT – not only increase risk but can actually violate data privacy laws.
MSSPs: Deliver fast, cost-effective security services with Fortinet
MSSPs can boost revenues and client engagement with Fortinet's optimised security solutions, offering scalable, fast, and cost-effective network protection.
CCL and Commvault: when partnership breeds success
CCL and Commvault celebrate a decade-long partnership, delivering enhanced cloud services and data protection in New Zealand, with plans to expand further.
Multi-cloud networks: Reseller opportunities with Fortinet
Multi-cloud networks are becoming the norm in New Zealand, but they also present security challenges, which can be addressed with Fortinet's Security Fabric.
Don't leave security behind in your digital transformation
Security transformation is about consolidating your security services into a coherent whole that eliminates gaps between DX services.
The Instillery and Origin merger: Origin CEO to become Chief Sales Officer
The combined organisation will retain The Instillery brand and deliver more than $40 million in revenue with 200 staff across Aotearoa.
VMware welcomes Angela Cunneen as NZ country manager
Cunneen brings with her more than 25 years experience in senior ICT roles from companies including Dell and EMC.
Fortinet making waves in edge-to-cloud security channel
Fortinet is gaining momentum in New Zealand's edge-to-cloud security market, leveraging advanced SD-WAN, multi-cloud solutions, and robust local support.
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