Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 5
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.
Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI
Last month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.
Upwind ramps up APJ cloud security push from India
Last month
#
saas
#
data protection
#
devops
Upwind boosts India hub and APJ cloud footprint as runtime security demand surges amid rising breaches and tighter regional regulations.
Commvault urges identity-first cyber resilience in AI age
Last month
#
storage
#
data protection
#
dr
Commvault tells SHIFT Melbourne that identity integrity and proven recovery must underpin cyber resilience as AI reshapes enterprise risk.
Smart Communications gains CSA STAR Level 2 in Singapore
Last month
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
Smart Communications secures CSA STAR Level 2 in Singapore for its AWS-hosted SmartCOMM and SmartIQ, boosting cloud security assurance.
Okta names Christian Rota ANZ director of partnerships
Last month
#
saas
#
data protection
#
hybrid cloud
Okta appoints Christian Rota to lead ANZ partnerships, stepping up its partner-first push as identity security demand surges across the region.
Proofpoint adds threat defence to AWS Security Hub plan
Last month
#
ransomware
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
Proofpoint plugs Collaboration Protection into AWS Security Hub Extended Plan, folding email and collaboration threat defence into one AWS deal.
Amazon invests USD $50 billion in major OpenAI AWS deal
Last month
#
semiconductors
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
Amazon to invest up to USD $50bn in OpenAI as the pair deepen AWS ties, expand Trainium use and launch a new stateful AI runtime.
Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency
Last month
#
firewalls
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
Netskope unveils NewEdge AI Fast Path to speed secure enterprise traffic to major AI clouds, cutting latency for chatbots and agents.
AI 'Cat Decoder' drives DINE sales surge on Amazon
Last month
#
hyperscale
#
cx
#
martech
AI-powered 'Cat Decoder' fuels 73% DINE sales jump on Amazon, drawing new shoppers and boosting offline cat food sales across Australia.
BeyondTrust named Leader in 2026 GigaOm CIEM Radar
Last month
#
hybrid cloud
#
hyperscale
#
pam
BeyondTrust's Pathfinder platform has been named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm's 2026 CIEM Radar, praised for unified identity security.
Upwind joins AWS Security hub extended plan for CNAPP
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
Upwind plugs its CNAPP into AWS Security Hub Extended plan to feed runtime data into findings and streamline cloud security procurement.
Proofpoint joins AWS Security Hub Extended for email AI
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
data protection
#
ransomware
#
hyperscale
Proofpoint plugs its AI-powered email and collaboration security into AWS Security Hub Extended, promising simpler cloud procurement and defence.
Data Centres Australia forms AI-focused industry board
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
#
dc
Data Centres Australia names NextDC boss Craig Scroggie to chair new AI-focused board to steer digital infrastructure policy.
Hexaware, AWS deepen AI-driven enterprise dev push
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
devops
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
Hexaware deepens its AWS tie-up, pairing RapidX with Kiro to speed AI-driven enterprise software delivery while tightening governance.
Island adds browser AI controls to AWS Security Hub
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
Island brings browser-based security and AI governance tools to AWS Security Hub Extended, offering unified buying, billing and support.
Saviynt adds Amazon Q AI tools to boost identity risk
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
Saviynt taps Amazon Q to add conversational AI and deeper cross-app risk context, helping identity teams automate investigations and fixes.
CIQ launches RLC Pro to back Rocky Linux for enterprises
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
devops
#
hybrid cloud
#
hyperscale
CIQ unveils RLC Pro, a paid Rocky Linux subscription promising long-term support, FIPS-ready security and vendor-backed bug fixes.
Meta donates React to new Linux Foundation-backed body
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
hyperscale
#
martech
#
open source
Meta hands React and React Native to a new Linux Foundation-backed React Foundation, promising neutral, community-led governance.
MarketAxess names William Quan Chief Technology Officer
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
#
saas
#
paas
#
data analytics
MarketAxess has appointed William Quan as chief technology officer to drive global platform modernisation and expand AI across its systems.
AWS sets telco agenda with cloud & agentic AI for 6G
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
#
saas
#
robots
#
uc
AWS sets a three-point telco plan, pushing cloud modernisation, agentic AI automation and 6G-ready, satellite-linked network designs.