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Kiwi tech stories: How one change helped retail crime intelligence platform Auror to win the market
Microsoft

Kiwi tech stories: How one change helped retail crime intelligence platform Auror to win the market

One of Auror's biggest challenges was the decision to re-platform its software solution after only a couple of years into its business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
vArmour joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Multi-cloud

vArmour joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Armed with vArmour's solutions, the company says that Microsoft's customers can now gain more visibility over user access to critical applications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Microsoft Azure leading the pack as multi-cloud strategies set to dominate future of cloud services
Public Cloud

Microsoft Azure leading the pack as multi-cloud strategies set to dominate future of cloud services

Microsoft Azure is the most popular public cloud vendor among professionals implementing multi-cloud strategies, according to a report by Ensono.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Teradata enhances cloud offerings on Microsoft Azure
Public Cloud

Teradata enhances cloud offerings on Microsoft Azure

Teradata has announced new capabilities for Vantage on Microsoft Azure, as it looks to affirm its commitment to the cloud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Ignorance is bliss — for hackers
Cybersecurity

Ignorance is bliss — for hackers

Failure to employ best-of-breed security practices may result in a very uncomfortable talk with CEOs and boards of directors.

By Woodrow Mosqueda • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Azure to host worlds largest geospatial data platform, over 100 petabytes of 3D data
Data Analytics

Azure to host worlds largest geospatial data platform, over 100 petabytes of 3D data

3D data company Euclideon has signed a partnership with Microsoft, unveiling plans to build the world's largest geospatial data platform on the Azure cloud.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
Global IaaS market hit $64.3 billion in 2020
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Global IaaS market hit $64.3 billion in 2020

The 40.7% boost in the Infrastructure as a Service market was accompanied by another positive statistic: almost 90% of all IaaS providers exhibited growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
Jamf adds compliance, threat detection, and passwordless authentication
Mobile Device Management

Jamf adds compliance, threat detection, and passwordless authentication

Apple enterprise management specialist Jamf has expanded its security capabilities, including compliance, passwordless authentication, and threat detection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Cloudflare integrates with top data analytics platforms
Cybersecurity

Cloudflare integrates with top data analytics platforms

Cloudflare has partnered with Microsoft Azure, Splunk, Datadog and Sumo Logic to help businesses solve security and performance challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
HPE integrates Azure Stack and MS SQL server into GreenLake edge to cloud platform
DataCentre infrastructure

HPE integrates Azure Stack and MS SQL server into GreenLake edge to cloud platform

Microsoft Azure Stack and Microsoft SQL Server have been integrated into Hewlett Packard's HPE GreenLake platform.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
Microsoft Azure deployed as new cloud platform for resources giant BHP
Public Cloud

Microsoft Azure deployed as new cloud platform for resources giant BHP

Microsoft Azure will be deployed as the new cloud platform for BHP, one of the world's largest resources companies.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Runecast co-founder on the company's flagship virtualisation tool
Virtualisation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Runecast co-founder on the company's flagship virtualisation tool

The solution, Runecast Analyzer, provides configuration and security compliance analysis for AWS and Azure cloud, Kubernetes clusters and VMware SDDCs.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Singapore sovereign wealth fund backs $3.9b Equinix data center portfolio expansion
Hyperscale

Singapore sovereign wealth fund backs $3.9b Equinix data center portfolio expansion

The joint venture agreements will help to build out the xScale data center portfolio across 32 different facilities around the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
The business benefits of cloud-to-cloud backups
Firewalls

The business benefits of cloud-to-cloud backups

By taking the time to review how data is being stored and protected, organisations can take advantage of these tools while maintaining effective data security.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
CloudBolt responds to demand for hybrid cloud and automation
FinOps

CloudBolt responds to demand for hybrid cloud and automation

CloudBolt Software launches Spring 21 release focusing on cost management, compliance, and codeless IT integrations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jun 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Hong Kong a desirable data center location despite political and pandemic troubles
DataCentre infrastructure

Hong Kong a desirable data center location despite political and pandemic troubles

According to Cushman & Wakefield, Hong Kong is the third most attractive data center region in the entire Asia Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Data integration and its role in a multi-cloud environment
Multi-cloud

Data integration and its role in a multi-cloud environment

The Australian cloud market surpassed $1bn in 2020, driven by increased usage of collaboration apps and work-from-home solutions during the pandemic.

By Ravi Shankar • 6 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Remote working underpins the business case for secure virtual environments
Virtualisation

Remote working underpins the business case for secure virtual environments

Fujitsu's Secure Remote Working service offers cost savings, cutting-edge remote access, cloud spending optimization, and operational cost savings.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021