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.
Dynatrace app certified for sustainable digital solutions
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Dynatrace's Cost & Carbon Optimisation app has gained SDIA certification, affirming its role in accurately calculating greenhouse gas emissions for major cloud platforms.
Mid-sized businesses drive growth, says MYOB research
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Research from the MYOB Discover Live conference showcases mid-sized businesses as vital to enhancing New Zealand's economic productivity through technology and automation.
Unihack 2025 returns with support from Logitech Australia
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Australia's largest student hackathon, Unihack, returns from 14-16 March 2025, backed by major sponsor Logitech, with an expected 600 participants.
Bitdefender joins AWS programme to boost global presence
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Bitdefender has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, enhancing its cybersecurity software solutions for AWS customers worldwide.
Elastic reveals 2025 partner award winners for ANZ region
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Elastic has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for Australia and New Zealand, recognising key players advancing AI innovation with Search AI.
G+D & AWS partner to advance cloud-based eSIM solutions
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Giesecke+Devrient teams up with Amazon Web Services to enhance eSIM technology, forecasting market growth from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $16.3 billion by 2027.
Okta surpasses $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales
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Okta has announced it has achieved USD $1 billion in sales via AWS Marketplace over four years, marking a significant milestone in their cloud identity collaboration.
DoiT announces USD $250m fund to boost AI automation
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DoiT has unveiled a USD $250 million fund to propel AI-driven automation in cloud operations, enhancing efficiency as businesses migrate to the public cloud.
Generative AI market soars, NVIDIA & AWS lead sectors
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The generative AI market soared to USD $25.6 billion in 2024, driven by rapid tech adoption and dominated by key players like NVIDIA and Microsoft.
Okta surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales
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Okta has exceeded USD $1 billion in sales through the AWS Marketplace, as its fourth-quarter revenue rises 13% to USD $682 million, showcasing robust growth.
Exclusive: Aryaka redefining SASE with a unified, AI-driven approach
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Aryaka's CEO Shailesh Shukla has outlined the company's vision for Unified SASE as a Service, harnessing AI to enhance networking and security.
AWS unveils Ocelot chip claiming 90% cost reduction
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Amazon Web Services has launched its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot, promising to cut quantum error correction costs by up to 90%. The innovation aims to enhance accessibility in various sectors.
Red Hat OpenShift 4.18 release enhances virtualisation
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Red Hat has launched OpenShift 4.18, enhancing hybrid cloud management with improved virtual machine functionality and generative AI support, focusing on security and efficiency.
Exclusive: How Babeltext is transforming voter engagement in Australia
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Babeltext is revolutionising voter engagement in Australia by providing multilingual communication, ensuring voters understand policies in their preferred languages.
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace
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CrowdStrike has become the first cloud-native cybersecurity vendor to surpass USD $1 billion in annual sales via AWS Marketplace, highlighting its rapid growth.
Charter Global leads digital transformation in Georgia
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Atlanta-based Charter Global is spotlighted for its customised technology solutions, enhancing efficiency and driving digital transformation across various sectors.
Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services
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Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.
Magaya enhances performance with Tessell's PostgreSQL
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Magaya has revamped its database system with Tessell's managed PostgreSQL, boosting performance tenfold and ensuring efficient cloud scalability.
Aryaka unveils AI-driven observability in SASE update
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Aryaka has unveiled AI>Observe within its Unified SASE Service, enhancing network performance visibility and threat detection with advanced AI capabilities.
Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report
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Claroty has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, recognising its exceptional capabilities among 17 vendors.