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Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute
Marketing Technologies

Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute

After a substantial ongoing feud, Amazon and Visa have agreed to settle a dispute over the credit card giant's fees.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Cloudian extends VMware collaboration with latest certification
Storage

Cloudian extends VMware collaboration with latest certification

Cloudian's HyperStore object storage is now certified with VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, offering scalable and secure storage for cloud-native applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Imperva launches free security assessment service for Amazon RDS
Cloud Security

Imperva launches free security assessment service for Amazon RDS

Imperva launches free cloud data security assessment for Amazon RDS databases, allowing teams to quickly identify compliance issues.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Amazon Web Services commits $40 million to help advance health equity
Hyperscale

Amazon Web Services commits $40 million to help advance health equity

AWS has announced a new global program to enhance health outcomes for underserved or under-represented communities.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe amongst top brands impersonated in phishing attacks
Phishing

Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe amongst top brands impersonated in phishing attacks

Two million malicious emails evaded traditional defences, with Tessian Defender detecting tactics used by cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Rejoice! Amazon Australia opens to New Zealand customers
Amazon

Rejoice! Amazon Australia opens to New Zealand customers

New Zealand shoppers gain access to Amazon's Australian store, offering millions of products with faster, cheaper deliveries.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Global IaaS market hit $64.3 billion in 2020
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Global IaaS market hit $64.3 billion in 2020

The 40.7% boost in the Infrastructure as a Service market was accompanied by another positive statistic: almost 90% of all IaaS providers exhibited growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
Data storage company Qumulo announces support for Amazon Nimble Studio
Hyperscale

Data storage company Qumulo announces support for Amazon Nimble Studio

Qumulo partners with Amazon Nimble Studio to offer cloud-based file storage and remote content creation for media and entertainment companies.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021
Major firms disclose breaches in the wake of SolarWinds attack
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Major firms disclose breaches in the wake of SolarWinds attack

Russian hackers acquired US officials' emails, Black Kingdom ransomware affected Microsoft servers, Shell disclosed data breach, MobiKwik data stolen.

By Jonathan Andresen • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
Jeff Bezos to resign as CEO of Amazon later this year
Hyperscale

Jeff Bezos to resign as CEO of Amazon later this year

Bezos will transition to the role of executive chair in Q3 2021, with current Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy to succeed Bezos at that time.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
Apple reclaims spot as world's most valuable brand
Supply Chain

Apple reclaims spot as world's most valuable brand

Apple has been named the world's most valuable brand by the Brand Finance Global 500 2021, with a brand value of $263.4 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Top 25 global tech companies hit $11.1 trillion in market cap in Q3 2020
Semiconductors

Top 25 global tech companies hit $11.1 trillion in market cap in Q3 2020

$1.3 trillion was added to the top 25 global technology companies' cumulative market capitalisation in Q3 2020 alone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
Hands-on Review: Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo Dot
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo Dot

Amazon has launched the 4th generation Echo smart speakers, featuring a softer, spherical design and improved sound quality.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Canalys: Chromebooks on top of 2020 PC market
Network Infrastructure

Canalys: Chromebooks on top of 2020 PC market

Chromebooks were the best performing client PC product in Q3, as shipments grew 122% to a total of 9.4 million – tablets are making a comeback.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Demand for stay-at-home entertainment sees smart speaker market soar
Digital Entertainment

Demand for stay-at-home entertainment sees smart speaker market soar

Global smart speaker market set to reach 163 million units in 2021, with Mainland China leading the way, according to Canalys.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020

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New AWS Local Zone adds Auckland to Amazon's network
Hyperscale

New AWS Local Zone adds Auckland to Amazon's network

Cloud multinational Amazon is adding Auckland to its Local Zone network with a new AWS Local Zone set to open in the city.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
AWS 'sorting out tax situation' with NZ entity establishment
Hyperscale

AWS 'sorting out tax situation' with NZ entity establishment

Amazon Web Services undergoes corporate reorganisation, with Amazon Web Services New Zealand to replace AWS Inc. as reseller in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021