Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 39
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.
Fortinet unveils dynamic cloud security integrations for AWS
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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Fortinet has announced new dynamic cloud security integrations with AWS, enhancing capabilities from AWS WAF rules to Amazon VPC Ingress Routing support.
Rackspace extends managed service capabilities for AWS
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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Rackspace has extended its professional and managed services for Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the expansion of its Rackspace Service Blocks portfolio.
ADLINK brings automation to edge computing with Intel and AWS
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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ADLINK AI at the Edge solution ‘closes the loop’ on the full cycle of machine learning model building, from design to deployment to improvement.
Veeam launches AWS-native backup & recovery solution on AWS Marketplace
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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Veeam Backup for Amazon Web Services (AWS) will be available exclusively through AWS Marketplace as both a free and paid version.
Druva extends data protection capabilities for AWS workloads
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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Capabilities include backup and data management, and long-term archiving for Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) snapshots.
AWS announces renewable power project in Australia
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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The Australian project is one of six new renewable energy projects, which are expected to produce a total 711MW of new renewable energy capacity.
AWS study claims firms can slash carbon footprint by moving to cloud
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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AWS-commissioned study claims firms can reduce their carbon footprint by 88% by migrating on-premise data centre workloads to the cloud.
Sourced Group reaches fifth APN milestone in 12 months
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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Sourced Group has clinched its fifth AWS Partner Network milestone in a year, earning the AWS Financial Services Competency for its cloud solutions.
AWS to launch new infrastructure region in Spain
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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The AWS Europe (Spain) Region is expected to open late 2022 or 2023 and will consist of three Availability Zones at launch.
F5 Networks extends cloud services across AWS
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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F5 Networks and AWS sign multi-year deal to integrate F5's cloud-native services with AWS, enhancing app deployment, security, and performance for customers.
AWS leads cloud race, but Microsoft & Google grow faster
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) dominates the global cloud infrastructure services market, but Microsoft Azure is catching up, according to Canalys.
The inherent flaws in big data analysis
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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Big data analysis promises quick business insights but often falters due to mismanaged dimensions and hierarchies, warns analytics firm TIBCO.
Sophos Cloud Optix SaaS offering now on AWS Marketplace
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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Endpoint and network security firm Sophos has now launched its Sophos Cloud Optix SaaS offering on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace.
Kiwi software startup and AWS create new tool to empower businesses
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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AWS helps NZ startup Quantiful create consumer insight-led business planning tool QU. Forecast accuracy improves 15%-60% for enterprises.
AWS gives Fujitsu official MSP status
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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This accreditation follows an extensive audit and recognises Fujitsu’s expertise in delivering AWS-based cloud solutions for enterprise and government.
Aruba delivers cloud-based networking and strengthens relationship with AWS
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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Aruba showcases cloud networking solutions in Sydney, enhancing its partnership with AWS to simplify connectivity and secure IoT devices for APAC businesses.
NVIDIA's fascinating role in artificial intelligence
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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NVIDIA's GPUs revolutionised AI by accelerating machine learning, first evident with AlexNet's win in 2012. Today, their technology powers key AI advancements.
LIC utilises AWS to advance NZ's smart farming solutions
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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LIC partners with AWS to revolutionise New Zealand's agritech, leveraging cloud technology to provide real-time farm insights and advanced genomic analysis.
AWS EC2 strengthens compute power for ML applications
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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Amazon EC2 will leverage G4 instances to boost resources required to tackle computationally demanding tasks that could benefit from additional GPU acceleration.
Deloitte and AWS build advanced portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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Deloitte and AWS have developed a competition portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation to enhance STEM participation among girls in Australia and New Zealand.