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Spotto launches in ANZ to optimise cloud costs for SaaS firms
Software-as-a-Service

Spotto launches in ANZ to optimise cloud costs for SaaS firms

Spotto launches in Australia and New Zealand, using AI to cut Microsoft Azure cloud costs and boost SaaS firms' margins and MSP services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Omnissa named a leader in Gartner 2025 DaaS Magic Quadrant
Hybrid Cloud

Omnissa named a leader in Gartner 2025 DaaS Magic Quadrant

Omnissa has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service for the third year running, praised for top scores in critical capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
MariaDB acquires SkySQL to boost AI cloud database
Open source

MariaDB acquires SkySQL to boost AI cloud database

MariaDB has acquired SkySQL, enhancing its cloud database services with AI-powered, serverless features to better support flexible and hybrid data management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
DoiT deepens AWS partnership to drive GenAI & FinOps growth
Hyperscale

DoiT deepens AWS partnership to drive GenAI & FinOps growth

DoiT has expanded its partnership with AWS to boost generative AI support and FinOps solutions, enhancing cloud adoption for businesses at all AI stages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge
Malware

Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge

Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Hitachi Vantara brings VSP One SDS to Azure Marketplace
Storage

Hitachi Vantara brings VSP One SDS to Azure Marketplace

Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, helping enterprises cut cloud storage costs and simplify hybrid cloud management.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
Firewalls

Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Hitachi Vantara VSP One SDS boosts Azure hybrid cloud savings
Storage

Hitachi Vantara VSP One SDS boosts Azure hybrid cloud savings

Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, promising up to 40% savings on hybrid cloud storage costs for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Hollard & Interactive complete large-scale data centre migration
Digital Transformation

Hollard & Interactive complete large-scale data centre migration

Hollard Insurance and Interactive successfully completed a weekend migration of hundreds of virtual machines to a new data centre, ensuring seamless business continuity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform
Hyperscale

Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform

Ping Identity launches Just-in-time Privileged Access in its platform, enhancing cloud and on-premises security with unified access and passwordless authentication.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services
Disaster Recovery

TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services

TrustedTech rebrands to focus on Microsoft cloud and AI services, driving an eleven-fold revenue increase and expanding enterprise support across UK and US markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Chainguard launches partner programme after $356 million raise
Hyperscale

Chainguard launches partner programme after $356 million raise

Chainguard launches Global Partner Program after raising $356 million, targeting secure open source software delivery with major cloud partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft Azure stories

Borderless CS unveils IT hardening to combat cyber vulnerabilities
Virtualisation

Borderless CS unveils IT hardening to combat cyber vulnerabilities

Borderless CS launches IT Hardening Expert Services to reduce cyber vulnerabilities and boost defences across diverse technology environments in the Pacific region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager
Data Analytics

Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager

Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests
Firewalls

Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests

Borderless CS launches a AUD $5,000 flat fee for end-to-end cybersecurity testing, simplifying costs for the first 50 organisations during September 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector
Virtualisation

Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector

Orca Security has achieved IRAP PROTECTED status for its cloud platform, enabling Australian public sector organisations to access enhanced cloud security capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Matt Milton named President as Microsoft Canada boosts AI push
Digital Transformation

Matt Milton named President as Microsoft Canada boosts AI push

Microsoft appoints Matt Milton as President of Microsoft Canada to spearhead AI adoption and digital innovation across the country.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Lufthansa Systems marks 30 years in aviation IT innovation
Digital Transformation

Lufthansa Systems marks 30 years in aviation IT innovation

Lufthansa Systems celebrates 30 years of leading aviation IT innovation, supporting 350+ airlines with AI, cloud tech, and sustainable flight solutions worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025