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Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 90

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.
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AWS Korean data centers serve up fifth APAC region

Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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Amazon Web Services fifth Asia Pacific region has gone live, with the cloud provider's new South Korean data centers now up and running.
Competition

SimpliVity gives AWS a run for its money

Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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SimpliVity's virtual machine (VM) solutions have provided some stiff pricing competition with AWS, according to a new study by The Elevator Group.
Cloud

Unisys launches Stealth security solution in AWS cloud

Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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Unisys brings its Stealth micro-segmentation solution to AWS, enabling users to secure their own portions of the cloud.
Success

Wellington company achieves AWS partner milestone

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Wellington-based tech company API Talent achieves Advanced Consulting Partner status in the Amazon Web Services Partner Network.
Cloud

The new normal: The state of cloud computing today

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Cloud computing is becoming the new norm for businesses as they launch new applications in the cloud to drive innovation and agility.
Digitisation

Australian Electorial Commission makes the move to the cloud

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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The AEC has chosen SMS Management and Technology and Amazon Web Services to host its online digital services across all public facing websites.
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AWS to open India, South Korea data centers

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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AWS is planning data centers in South Korea and India next year, with the Indian market heating up with Microsoft and IBM also opening centers there.
Connectivity

Vector Comms brings Amazon Web Services to Kiwi businesses

Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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In order to make private connectivity easier for Kiwi businesses, Vector Communications is giving New Zealand companies the chance to trial AWS.
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Soltius teams with AWS for dedicated SAP cloud practice

Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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Kiwi SAP practice Soltius is working with AWS to build a dedicated SAP cloud practise specialising in the migration of SAP environments to AWS cloud.
Cloud connection

Rackspace launches AWS managed service offerings

Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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Rackspace signs deal with AWS to offer tools, expertise, application management and operational support for AWS customers.
Lawsuit

Cisco and HP locked in lawsuit following failed VoIP contract

Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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The lawsuit regards a dispute about the calculation of a monetary credit on the loan balance owed by HP under a financing agreement between the pair.
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Melbourne IT strengthens AWS relationship with new accreditation

Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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Melbourne IT has become the first Australian AWS Premier Consulting Partner to win AWS Managed Service Provider Partner status.
Hadoop

MapR heads to AWS, offers up new reseller opportunities

Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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​MapR has taken all three editions of its distribution for Apache Hadoop to Amazon Web Services giving partners more options in selling the offering.
Certificate money

UltraServe wins AWS marketing and commerce competency

Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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UltraServe, a Sydney firm, secures a rare AWS marketing and commerce competency, boasting rapid global market entry for clients.
Cloud money

AWS pulls in US$1.8 billion revenue for Amazon

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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Amazon Web Services generated US$1.8 billion last quarter – up 81% on the US$1 billion reported for the same period a year ago.
Smartwatch security

100% of smartwatches have security flaws, says HP

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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A study by HP Fortify reveals all tested smartwatches have security flaws, potentially exposing sensitive data to cyberattacks as the IoT market advances.
Cloud education

Moodle launches cloud-hosting offering

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Moodle unveils MoodleCloud, a cost-free, cloud-based service crafted to aid educators in effortlessly setting up online learning spaces.
Cloud vault

Revera opens Vault to petabyte cloud storage at public cloud price

Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Revera's Vault challenges cloud storage giants with petabyte-scale service at keen prices, offering local firms a cost-effective data trove.
Cloud with digital background

Datacom wins elite AWS managed service partner status

Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Datacom is celebrating after becoming the first Asia Pacific company - and one of just 18 worldwide - to achieve AWS’ managed service partner status.
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Lake Wanaka draws travellers to the region with hyperlapse video

Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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Stunning hyperlapse by Matthew Vandeputte highlights Lake Wanaka, set to attract hundreds of thousands with its mesmerising beauty.