The Ultimate Guide to Infrastructure-as-a-Service
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS).
What to know about Infrastructure-as-a-Service
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) represents a foundational cloud computing model that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. It enables businesses to outsource their IT infrastructure needs, including servers, storage, and networking, allowing for scalable and flexible resource management without the capital expense of owning physical hardware.
Recent developments in the IaaS landscape showcase a dynamic and rapidly evolving market. Stories highlight how IaaS is driving digital transformation across various sectors—government agencies are adopting cloud infrastructure to boost security and reliability; enterprises are expanding their cloud footprints with hybrid and multicloud strategies; and cloud providers continue to enhance offerings with AI-driven security and cost optimization.
By exploring the latest news and insights tagged under Infrastructure-as-a-Service, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of how IaaS is reshaping IT strategies, enabling innovation, and addressing challenges such as cybersecurity, vendor lock-in, and cost management. Whether you're an IT professional, business leader, or technology enthusiast, these stories provide valuable perspectives on leveraging cloud infrastructure for business agility and growth.
Australian Infrastructure-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Livingstone Shire boosts disaster recovery with Nutanix
Livingstone Shire Council has moved to daily disaster recovery testing with Nutanix, bolstering cyber resilience for emergency warnings and evacuations.
SCX joins Equinix Fabric in Australian AI expansion
SCX taps Equinix Fabric and SambaNova SN50 chips to expand sovereign AI inference across Australia, with new nodes planned in Melbourne and Brisbane.
SentinelOne named strong performer in 2025 Gartner CSPM report
SentinelOne is a Strong Performer in the 2025 Gartner CSPM report, praised for its AI-powered Singularity Cloud Security platform and top user ratings.
CareSuper partners with Macquarie for Azure migration, tech overhaul
CareSuper partners with Macquarie Cloud Services to migrate its AUD $57 billion tech infrastructure from AWS to Microsoft Azure for cost-effective modernisation.
Fresh expert analysis reveals deeper concerns after Qantas cyber attack
A cyber attack on Qantas highlights the rising threat from sophisticated hackers targeting top Australian brands and their data security.
Deluca boosts performance 25% with Lenovo TruScale rollout
Deluca boosts application performance by 25% and cuts operational costs by 15% after deploying Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure as a Service solution.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Infrastructure-as-a-Service
Rafay & Argentum AI strike software orchestration deal
Argentum AI picks Rafay for GPU software orchestration
NiCE named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS
SentinelOne named strong performer in 2025 Gartner CSPM report
Australian public cloud spend to hit AUD $26.6bn in 2025
Expert Columns
Recent Infrastructure-as-a-Service News
Australian public cloud spend to hit AUD $26.6bn in 2025
Australian public cloud spending is set to rise 18.9% to AUD $26.6 billion in 2025, driven by AI integration and demand for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services.
ResetData bolsters senior team for CBD AI factory rollout
ResetData has strengthened its leadership team with four new appointments in Sydney and Melbourne to advance its national rollout of CBD AI factory data centres.
Akamai expands cloud security solutions for AWS & Azure
Akamai Technologies has enhanced its Guardicore Segmentation and Zero Trust Network Access solutions, improving cloud security and application performance for AWS users.
DataStax unveils AI advancements at RAG++ Sydney event
DataStax is poised to unveil its cutting-edge AI technology at RAG++ Sydney, claiming to enhance RAG application development by 100 times.
Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost
Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.
Australian public cloud spending to exceed AUD $23.3 billion
Australian organisations are set to spend over AUD $23.3 billion on public cloud services in 2024, a 19.7% rise, fuelling innovation in GenAI.
Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.
The five hidden costs of operating in public cloud - and how to avoid them
Australian organisations are starting to split workloads between public cloud and PaaS on private cloud, based on what makes the most economic sense.
Australia's public cloud services to surge to $23.2 billion in 2024
Australia's public cloud services are forecast to rocket to AU$23.2bn in 2024, driven by a surge in AI infrastructure uptake.
OpenSolar and Solar Outlet to provide all-in-one solar projects
After projects are designed on the OpenSolar platform, solar professionals can add the entire kit list to the cart and buy the equipment from Solar Outlet.
Charles Sturt University partners D2L Brightspace for online courses
Charles Sturt's education courses will be delivered through the Brightspace platform from the start of the 2024 academic year.
Winners of first-ever Wiise Partner Awards announced
Wiise has announced the winners of its 1st annual partner awards in recognition of partners' outstanding achievements and contributions in Australia.
Appian inaugurates its new APAC headquarters in Sydney
Appian's AI-powered process automation aims to boost more APAC businesses' productivity through a partner-driven growth strategy.
Alcidion and Olinqua partner to reduce hospital wait times
The launch of Miya Central will reduce hospital wait times, decrease pressure on staff, and improve patient outcomes across Australia.
Eden Exchange's report reveals tech critical for franchising success
Eden Exchange's report highlights the impact of technology, internal migration and changing demographics on Australia's rapidly evolving franchising landscape.
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Pendula appoints Lance Callaghan as Head of Information Security
Pendula, appoints Lance Callaghan as Head of Information Security to prepare platform for data compliance ahead of global expansion.
Ricoh partners with Powell to aid digital workplace adoption
With this partnership, Ricoh aims to enhance its ability to provide innovative, modern workplace solutions to its clients and help them stay ahead.
Safewill secures AU$5.5 million to expand its services
The latest funding round includes previous seed investor, Reinventure, along with two new institutional investors, Carthona Capital and Flying Fox Ventures.
AUCloud appoints Peter Maloney as CEO & Managing Director
AUCloud announced the appointment of Peter Maloney as the new CEO and MD, to consolidate their significant investment in sovereign cloud infrastructure.