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HPE & Veeam expand partnership for hybrid cloud resilience
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HPE and Veeam have expanded their partnership to enhance hybrid cloud data resilience with integrated backup, migration, and cyber threat readiness solutions.
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BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security
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BeyondTrust and AWS have teamed up in a multi-year deal to enhance cloud identity security, offering integrated solutions for safer hybrid cloud adoption.
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Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
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A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
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Australian cloud data risk rises as report finds widespread flaws
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A new report reveals widespread cloud security flaws in Australian firms, exposing millions of sensitive records and escalating regulatory compliance risks.
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Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 to boost private AI
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Broadcom has launched VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, enhancing private cloud management for traditional, AI, and cloud-native applications across diverse infrastructures.
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Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
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Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.
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Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
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Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.
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Global survey finds gaps leave cloud security dangerously exposed
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A global survey reveals 65% of organisations faced cloud security incidents last year, with slow detection and response leaving systems dangerously exposed.
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Cloud security gaps widen as AI threats outpace defences
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Check Point’s 2025 report reveals 65% of firms faced cloud security incidents last year as AI-driven threats outpace defences, widening security gaps in multi-cloud setups.
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Commonwealth Bank completes major AWS data migration for AI push
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Commonwealth Bank has completed one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest AWS data migrations, boosting its AI capabilities with 2,000 models and 157bn data points.
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NZD $9.6 billion cloud spend looms but most are unprepared
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New Zealand's cloud spending is set to reach NZD $9.6 billion by 2028, but only a third of businesses are ready to exploit its full potential.
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Alibaba Cloud, IMDA launch AI accelerator for 3,000 SMEs
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Alibaba Cloud and IMDA launch a Digital Accelerator Programme to help 3,000 Singaporean SMEs adopt cloud and AI technologies, supporting digital growth.
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SAP unveils new Business AI tools & partnerships for growth
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SAP unveils advanced AI tools and partnerships, including a smarter copilot and AI agents, aiming to boost productivity and AI accessibility for businesses.
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Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth
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Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.
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Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth
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Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.
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New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan to lead Asia sales
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New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales Asia, aiming to boost growth and customer success across the Asian market.
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Australian public cloud spend to hit AUD $26.6bn in 2025
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Australian public cloud spending is set to rise 18.9% to AUD $26.6 billion in 2025, driven by AI integration and demand for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services.
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Datadog names Yadi Narayana CTO for Asia-Pacific & Japan
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Datadog has named Yadi Narayana as Chief Technology Officer for Asia-Pacific and Japan to drive growth amid rising demand for observability and security solutions.
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UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks
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A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.
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Gartner outlines six key trends shaping global cloud adoption
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Gartner forecasts that by 2029, AI will consume 50% of cloud resources and digital sovereignty and sustainability will reshape global cloud strategies.