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.
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.
Konica Minolta launches free CloudPrint for bizhub devices
Yesterday
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storage
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digital transformation
Konica Minolta Australia offers free 12-month access to native CloudPrint on bizhub devices, enabling secure, serverless cloud printing without extra hardware.
AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption
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digital transformation
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The AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference will gather around 900 delegates and over 50 speakers, including leading AI experts, at The Star Gold Coast, 20-23 May 2025.
Aerospike streamlines deployment of Database 8 on Amazon EKS
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Aerospike's new Terraform blueprint simplifies deploying Database 8 on Amazon EKS, cutting setup time to under 30 minutes without AWS or Kubernetes expertise.
Iktos makes Makya drug design AI accessible on AWS Marketplace
Last week
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saas
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paas
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digital transformation
Iktos partners with AWS to launch its AI drug design tool Makya on AWS Marketplace, boosting global access for pharma companies to accelerate drug discovery.
Hyundai Motor rolls out HCloud platform for 10 million users
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digital transformation
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Hyundai Motor Group uses Equinix data centres worldwide for its HCloud platform, boosting connected car services for over 10 million subscribers with lower latency.
RingCentral unveils flexible pay-per-organiser model for events
Last week
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digital transformation
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RingCentral wins Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Customer Value Leadership Award and rolls out pay-per-organiser pricing for its Events platform.
Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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fintech
Sage advances its AI collaboration with AWS, enhancing financial tools and compliance support for SMBs across multiple countries with smarter, faster solutions.
Hyundai deploys HCloud in global Equinix centres for car services
Last week
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hyundai Motor Group is deploying its private HCloud platform in Equinix data centres globally to enhance connected car services for over 10 million users.
Bugcrowd Grows Global Reach via AWS ISV Accelerate
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devops
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cloud security
Bugcrowd joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program, enhancing global reach and co-selling to offer crowdsourced security services via AWS sales teams worldwide.
Snowflake boosts AI data cloud for automotive sector growth
Last week
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Snowflake expands its AI Data Cloud with tailored solutions for the automotive sector, boosting data collaboration and predictive analytics across the industry.
Barracuda appoints Dan McLean to drive ANZ channel growth
Last week
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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it automation
Barracuda Networks appoints Dan McLean as ANZ Country Manager to drive sales growth and strengthen partner relations in cybersecurity market.
Trend Micro launches AI threat detection for enterprise security
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cloud security
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Trend Micro launches AI-powered threat detection on AWS, combining NVIDIA tech to safeguard enterprises scaling up their AI operations worldwide.
Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025
This month
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firewalls
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network security
Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.
Sonata Software wins USD $73m deal for AI-powered upgrade
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Sonata Software inks a USD $73 million, five-year deal to boost AI-driven digital modernisation for a major US tech, media, and telecom firm.
LogicMonitor advances AI observability with new global partners
This month
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it automation
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LogicMonitor marks H1 2025 with AI-powered platform enhancements, new partnerships including AWS and OpenAI, plus industry awards and FedRAMP progress.
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
Last month
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malware
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data protection
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hyperscale
VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to enhance SES Mail security
Last month
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malware
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hyperscale
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phishing
Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to offer Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On for enhanced real-time threat protection to Amazon SES Mail Manager users.
Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
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ransomware
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mfa
Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q
Last month
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devops
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digital transformation
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GitLab has launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for Ultimate self-managed users on AWS, integrating AI to accelerate and secure software development workflows.