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Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea

The Chuncheon data center brings Oracle one step closer to achieving its goal of launching 36 Gen 2 Cloud data centers by the end of 2020.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Public Cloud

Tackling internal perceptions that SLAs aren't performing

Not all organisations have realised the maturity to recognise when the performance claims of public cloud don't stack up.

By Will Barrera • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

Health Technologies

How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse

Kiwi startup SnapComms revolutionises enterprise communication with its software platform, now connecting 2.5 million users worldwide, backed by Microsoft.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

Multi-factor authentication

Interview: Yubico ANZ vice president on passwords in the modern world

Passwords have been around for a long time, but their effectiveness is being called into question. Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk shares his thoughts.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020

Hyperscale

Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand

Microsoft is calling the announcement a 'major milestone' towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Storage

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

Virtualisation

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