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2degrees leaps to the cloud with Commvault HyperScale Software
Hyperscale

2degrees leaps to the cloud with Commvault HyperScale Software

2degrees was already using Commvault's data protection solutions but recognised the need for a more holistic approach.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018

Global Stories

DDN partners with NVIDIA to activate AI in the data centre
Partner Programmes

DDN partners with NVIDIA to activate AI in the data centre

The duo asserts they're looking to reinvent data centres with storage and compute solutions that are equipped for AI and deep learning (DL) workloads.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
Razer's new range of top-shelf gaming headsets
Gaming

Razer's new range of top-shelf gaming headsets

Razer's Nari Ultimate gaming headsets launch with Lofelt's haptic tech, revolutionising immersive gameplay at prices starting from NZD $190 (AUD $170).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Microsoft, Riverbed unleash integrations for Azure Virtual WAN & Hyper-V customers
Public Cloud

Microsoft, Riverbed unleash integrations for Azure Virtual WAN & Hyper-V customers

Microsoft and Riverbed have announced a new series of product integrations designed to drive business results.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018
Ignite 2018 - Making AI real for your business with Azure Data
Public Cloud

Ignite 2018 - Making AI real for your business with Azure Data

The driving force behind powerful AI applications is data – and getting the most out of AI requires a modern data estate.

By Rohan Kumar • 11 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018
Intelligent data management in the era of virtualisation
Virtualisation

Intelligent data management in the era of virtualisation

Virtualisation is becoming the norm for businesses worldwide, with the server virtualisation market expected to double by 2022.

By Raymond Goh • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Sep 2018
Dell domination – Global enterprise storage revenue surges 21.3%
Storage

Dell domination – Global enterprise storage revenue surges 21.3%

Rampant growth continues throughout the global enterprise storage market with Dell ahead of competitors HPE, NetApp, and IBM.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2018
IDC - Server market hits record revenue numbers in 2Q18
Network Infrastructure

IDC - Server market hits record revenue numbers in 2Q18

Dell Inc. takes the top spot with HPE coming in at number two as global market revenue reaches US$22.5 billion.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
Exclusive: The impact of hybrid cloud on Australia's DC market
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: The impact of hybrid cloud on Australia's DC market

The Australian data center market is experiencing strong growth and is highly centralised in key metros, with Sydney and Melbourne as the main hubs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
Hyperconverged infrastructure: Don't assume the network will just work
Network Infrastructure

Hyperconverged infrastructure: Don't assume the network will just work

Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is changing the game for IT departments. But many overlook the crucial role of networking when scaling out.

By Mario Vecchio • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Veeam and Cisco partner on new high availability solution
Virtualisation

Veeam and Cisco partner on new high availability solution

Veeam Hyper-Availability Platform on Cisco HyperFlex provides seamless enterprise scalability, ease of use and multi-cloud support.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Hyperscale data centre CAPEX up 59% - but dominated by usual suspects
Hyperscale

Hyperscale data centre CAPEX up 59% - but dominated by usual suspects

In the first half of this year more than US$53b has been spent on hyperscale data centre development, with the bulk of that from just 5 companies.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Early delivery from QTS of commissioned space in new hyperscale data center​
Hyperscale

Early delivery from QTS of commissioned space in new hyperscale data center​

10 months since it commenced, the first phase development of the QTS Realty Trust 32 megawatt data center has been completed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 18th Aug 2018
Is hyperconvergence the right choice for your business?
Digital Transformation

Is hyperconvergence the right choice for your business?

SMBs can now enjoy the benefits of hyper-convergence with affordable hypervisor software that meets their budget and scalability needs.

By Vincent Tsai • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Commvault makes the shift to simplicity and support
Disaster Recovery

Commvault makes the shift to simplicity and support

Commvault leaders explain the changes the company have made and explain why they are moving into a more streamlined and support-focused approach.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
How blockchain could be the key to business transformation
Software-as-a-Service

How blockchain could be the key to business transformation

Blockchain supposedly has the power to fundamentally transform how every industry does business by making interactions more secure and transparent.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018
Hitachi expands managed services offerings for the cloud
Storage

Hitachi expands managed services offerings for the cloud

Hitachi Vantara broadens its Enterprise Cloud offerings, launching HEC Container Platform for robust cloud-native app deployment and hybrid cloud management.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
HPE names Veeam Momentum Technology Partner of the Year
Virtualisation

HPE names Veeam Momentum Technology Partner of the Year

Veeam named Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Momentum Technology Partner of the Year for storage and data protection solutions.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018