Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 47
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.

Digital Realty scores AWS Direct Connect service delivery designation
Mon, 13th May 2019
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The data centre giant has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Delivery designation for AWS Direct Connect.

AWS launches new initiative to get more girls in IT
Thu, 9th May 2019
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It is designed to introduce all Year 8 students (12-13 year olds) in the UK to cloud computing and digital skills.

BeyondTrust updates remote access solution
Thu, 9th May 2019
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BeyondTrust launches Privileged Remote Access 19.1, introducing features to integrate third-party solutions, simplify workflows and bolster security.

ClearPoint recognised for helping feed Kiwi kids
Thu, 9th May 2019
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The company was awarded Social Impact Partner of the Year at the AWS ANZ partner awards for their work with Eat My Lunch.

Amazon still safely ahead of chasing pack in cloud infrastructure market
Tue, 7th May 2019
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Despite Microsoft, Google, Alibaba and Tencent all substantially outpacing the overall market, Amazon is still clearly in front.

ISACA launches new resources for auditing AWS
Tue, 7th May 2019
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ISACA introduces a new audit program to aid IT professionals in evaluating AWS deployments, offering essential tools and guidelines for robust cloud security.

Equinix bolsters its HK data centres with AWS Direct Connect
Mon, 6th May 2019
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The company says this will aid in driving hybrid cloud deployment and digital transformation across Asia Pacific.

Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre to launch in Melbourne
Wed, 1st May 2019
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Swinburne University of Technology is launching a new Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Canalys: Enterprise cloud market up 42% this quarter
Wed, 1st May 2019
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AWS has made the biggest gains up US$2.3 billion, while Google keeps it spot as fastest growing at 81% year on year.

AWS names award-winning ANZ partners
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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The awards ceremony was held at the annual AWS Partner Summit in Sydney and acknowledged partners both traditional and born in the cloud.

Exclusive Interview: How Sotic executed its cloud migration strategy
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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Founder Leo Mindel discusses the challenges his company encountered when migrating to the cloud, and the benefits they're reaping now.

VMware to roll out cloud platform on AWS in Singapore
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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VMware has selected AsiaPac Distribution as its launch partner for VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Singapore.

Talend Cloud Remote Engines now available on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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Talend has launched its Remote Engines for Talend Cloud on AWS Marketplace, allowing seamless and secure integration across cloud and on-premise environments.

Trend Micro announces security products for Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes and Gmail
Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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Trend Micro has enhanced its Deep Security and Cloud App Security products for virtual machines on the Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes platform protection.

Canalys: Google, Alibaba Cloud fastest growing providers
Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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The Cloud Wars continue as Alibaba and Google stake claims in a market that will see spending hit US$143 billion next year, driven by the channel.

AWS programme to boost EdTech innovation
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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AWS EdStart provides promotional credits, customised training, marketing opportunities, mentorship, and technical support to EdTech startups.

AsiaPac to partner in VMware Cloud on AWS launch in Singapore
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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VMware has revealed AsiaPac Distribution to be its launch partner for VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Singapore.

Millions of Facebook user records exposed in latest data leak
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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UpGuard reported that each of the data sets was stored in its own Amazon S3 bucket configured to allow public download of files.

Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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The 50 ‘Jane Does’ allege that Salesforce built customised services for the web forum Backpage while publicly boasting about fighting sex trafficking.

Data centre titans blazing green energy trail – AWS under fire
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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Data from Cloudscene has revealed tech giants like Google and Apple are setting a precedent in renewable energy, but AWS has come under fire.