Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories
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.
Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to enhance SES Mail security
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Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to offer Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On for enhanced real-time threat protection to Amazon SES Mail Manager users.
Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
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Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q
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GitLab has launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for Ultimate self-managed users on AWS, integrating AI to accelerate and secure software development workflows.
Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
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Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
Organisations face risk with open-source AI & cloud use
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Tenable's latest report warns that organisations risk cybersecurity breaches as they rapidly adopt open-source AI tools and cloud services without adequate security measures.
Onehouse unveils Open Engines for flexible data lakehouses
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Onehouse launches Open Engines, enabling users to deploy open compute engines on its lakehouse platform, boosting query speeds and cutting cloud costs.
DoiT unveils CloudFlow, AI FinOps tool for cloud control
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DoiT has launched CloudFlow, an AI-powered no-code platform to automate FinOps across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Kubernetes, boosting efficiency and control.
Nutrivend selects Orderwise Cloud to boost online growth
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Nutrivend adopts Forterro’s Orderwise Cloud to boost online sales, streamline warehouse management, and enhance stock visibility across its UK sports nutrition network.
Rackspace names new Managing Director for APJ region
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Rackspace Technology has appointed Adhil Badat as Managing Director for APJ and Wade Weirman as Principal Data Lead in Australia, enhancing its data-led strategy.
Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change
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Delinea has partnered with Microsoft to provide robust identity security solutions as Entra Permissions Management phases out ahead of its 2025 retirement.
Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud
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Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.
Tessell launches database service on Google Cloud platform
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Tessell has launched its fully managed database service on Google Cloud, now available via the Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing cloud adoption for enterprises.
Exclusive: How Commvault strengthens APAC partner ecosystem with strategic investments
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Commvault has bolstered its partner ecosystem in the Asia Pacific with strategic investments aimed at enhancing cyber resilience and supporting partners' profitability.
Dynatrace earns 'Protected' status for Azure solution in Australia
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Dynatrace has secured 'Protected' status for its SaaS platform on Microsoft Azure in Australia, enhancing its capability to support government security initiatives.
Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region
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Amazon Web Services has launched its generative AI assistant, Amazon Q Business, in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region to enhance workplace productivity.
Human error tops cloud security threats in Qualys report
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A recent report by Qualys reveals human error as a major security threat in cloud and SaaS sectors, with 28% of organisations facing data breaches last year.
Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam
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Westcon-Comstor has been named the first authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services in Vietnam, expanding its cloud services reach across Asia-Pacific.
Cequence Security earns AWS Security Competency status
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Cequence Security has earned AWS Security Competency status, showcasing its expertise in cybersecurity to protect cloud environments against evolving threats.
Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
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Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.
SolarWinds unveils IT resilience solutions to combat change
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SolarWinds has unveiled new tools to enhance IT resilience as firms face increasing digital complexity and economic pressures, addressing key customer concerns.