Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories
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.
Australia's AI adoption spurs call for proactive security
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The rise of artificial intelligence in Australia is set to drive organisations to invest nearly AUD $6.2 billion in information security by 2025, amidst rising data risks.
StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC
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StarTree has been honoured as the 2025 Confluent Data Flow ISV Partner of the Year for APAC, recognising its significant role in enhancing streaming analytics.
CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations
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CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.
Seattle AI startup Gradial secures USD $13m funding boost
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digital marketing
Seattle-based AI startup Gradial has raised USD $13 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its marketing automation platform amid rapid revenue growth.
Forterro partners with AWS to enhance cloud ERP solutions
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cloud security
European software provider Forterro has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance its cloud ERP solutions, responding to growing demand among midmarket clients.
Nib partners with AWS to enhance AI-driven services
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digital transformation
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nib Group has appointed Amazon Web Services as its cloud provider for generative AI, enhancing operations and customer service through AI innovations.
Azul sees 63% growth driven by demand for Java solutions
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devops
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apm
Azul has announced a remarkable 63% year-on-year growth in new customer bookings, driven by a surge in demand for high-performance Java solutions.
NVIDIA Omniverse boosts industrial digitalisation with AI
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virtualisation
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NVIDIA has partnered with major industrial firms like Siemens and SAP to integrate its Omniverse platform, boosting digitalisation via physical AI innovations.
LogicMonitor partners with AWS to support VMware migrations
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it automation
LogicMonitor has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud migration for global enterprises, offering a hybrid observability platform that strengthens VMware transitions.
Google to acquire Wiz in USD $32 billion cloud security deal
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data protection
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cloud security
Google has announced an all-cash acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security and multicloud capabilities.
Adobe & AWS join forces to enhance digital marketing
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Adobe has announced a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services, aiming to enhance marketing and creative capabilities for businesses through advanced cloud integrations.
Adobe unveils AI agent tool for personalised experiences
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digital transformation
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Adobe has unveiled the Experience Platform Agent Orchestrator, a new tool aimed at enhancing AI integration for businesses' marketing and customer experiences.
Adobe launches AI-driven updates for personalised CXO
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Adobe has unveiled AI-driven innovations within its Experience Platform, aiming to transform Customer Experience Orchestration and enhance personalisation at scale.
NVIDIA unveils Blackwell Ultra for advanced AI reasoning
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microsoft
NVIDIA has unveiled the Blackwell Ultra platform, enhancing AI reasoning capabilities with advanced systems aimed at improving performance and accuracy.
Singapore channel partners aim to boost cloud capabilities
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digital transformation
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finops
New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals Singapore's channel partners are keen to enhance cloud skills but face significant challenges amid rising demand.
DigiCert digital trust solutions now on AWS Marketplace
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
DigiCert's digital trust solutions are now accessible via AWS Marketplace, enabling customers to easily purchase and manage security services in one place.
CrowdStrike announces 2025 APJ partner award winners
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network infrastructure
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ai security
CrowdStrike has unveiled its annual APJ Partner Awards, recognising outstanding contributions from partners across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
SUSE launches new cloud program for managed providers
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SUSE has launched its Cloud Elevate Program, enabling Managed Service Providers to access a new SaaS suite of Enterprise Container Management solutions on AWS Marketplace.
Spinnaker unveils managed services for cloud integration
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digital transformation
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cx
Spinnaker Support has launched Spinnaker Cloud Managed Services, enabling businesses to enhance cloud strategies without abandoning legacy systems.
Publicis Sapient joins forces with AWS for AI cloud solutions
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Publicis Sapient has partnered with AWS to use AI and machine learning to assist businesses in cloud migration and personalised customer experiences.