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Dell releases new infrastructure storage platform

Dell EMC PowerStore is a new storage platform built with the tenets of speed and 99.9999% availability at its core.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Microsoft unveils preview of its Azure VMware Solution

Microsoft unveils the next-generation Azure VMware Solution preview, enabling seamless migration of VMware apps to Azure, boosting agility and resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Storage

NetApp acquires CloudJumper to create its own Virtual Desktop Service

NetApp acquires CloudJumper, launching its own Virtual Desktop Service to streamline management and improve performance for remote enterprise workforces.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Hyperscale

HPE rolls out GreenLake Central, delivering edge to cloud solution

Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches GreenLake Central, offering a unified edge-to-cloud solution with enhanced hybrid cloud management and optimisation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

DevOps

9 Spokes empowers Kiwi SMBs through Microsoft partnership

9 Spokes partners with Microsoft to empower New Zealand SMBs via cloud solutions, enhancing their tech capabilities and business insights.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

One Identity boosts database security with Microsoft SQL Server support

One Identity has announced its One Identity Safeguard solution now supports Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and SQL Server 2019 database environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020

DevOps

Rapid7 announces plans to acquire DivvyCloud for $145 million

The acquisition, which is to be paid in cash and stock, is expected to close during the second quarter of 2020, says Rapid7.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020

Unified Communications

Cloud wins big in Q1 2020 as remote work drives record demand

Research released today by Canalys reveals cloud infrastructure services spending grew 34% in Q1 2020, hitting US$31 billion in the quarter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020

Public Cloud

Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant

Microsoft's quarterly revenue rose by 15% to USD $35 billion, as the tech giant faced 'minimal impact' from COVID-19. Azure's revenue surged by 59%.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020

Firewalls

Network access control market boosted by remote work trend

Remote work is driving the network access control market, with the sector expected to grow from USD $1.35 billion in 2019 to USD $2.21 billion by 2024.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020

Digital Transformation

Interview: Base 2 head discusses digital transformation during pandemic

Base 2's Greg Sharp highlights the urgent need for SMBs to invest in digital transformation during the COVID-19 crisis to ensure business continuity.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand

Zoom selects Oracle as its cloud infrastructure provider, bypassing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to support its rapid expansion.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020

Hyperscale

Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes

Despite pandemic challenges, APAC's edge computing market is set to soar to USD $5.8 billion by 2024, driven by rapid digital transformation and 5G.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020

Storage

Commvault and NetApp launch brand new backup, data protection solution

Commvault and NetApp unveil a comprehensive solution to enhance data protection and rapid recovery for critical systems in hybrid cloud environments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020

Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud Anthos generally available on AWS

Google Cloud's Anthos is now generally available on Amazon Web Services, broadening its hybrid and multi-cloud application platform capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020

Hyperscale

Equinix and GIC launch US$1B partnership to build Japanese data centres

Equinix & GIC's $1bn venture to build xScale data centers in Japan, enhancing connectivity for hyperscale firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020

Semiconductors

Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure

Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020