Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 8
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.
SAS expands managed services portfolio to Amazon Web Services
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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SAS broadens its SAS-hosted managed services to include AWS, offering customers vast deployment, management options, and installation support.
AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.
BlackLine appoints Jeremy Ung as new Chief Technology Officer
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Jeremy Ung joins digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, Inc. as CTO, leveraging over two decades of software engineering expertise to guide their cloud platform's tech direction.
TVNZ launches innovative sports streaming service with MediaKind & Qibb
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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TVNZ, in alliance with MediaKind and Qibb, debuts a cutting-edge sports streaming service on TVNZ+, using cloud-based platform for efficient live streaming of major sports events.
Swann announces AI-driven voice assistant for home security
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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Swann, in partnership with Amazon Web Services, is set to launch the HomeShield, an AI-driven voice assistant for home security.
Nearmap reveals 'revolutionary' sixth-generation AI model using AWS
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Nearmap's sixth-gen AI model, developed with AWS, has slashed training time by a striking 98% and increased compute power up to forty times, enhancing precision in aerial imagery mapping.
ManageEngine's CloudSpend now available on Google Cloud Platform
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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ManageEngine's cloud cost management tool, CloudSpend, is now on Google Cloud Platform, enhancing cost optimisation across key cloud computing platforms and aiding businesses in cloud expenditure tracking.
ManageEngine extends CloudSpend support to Google Cloud Platform
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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ManageEngine extended its cloud cost management tool, CloudSpend, to Google Cloud Platform, after earlier support for AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Buildkite secures strategic collaboration with AWS
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Buildkite partners with AWS to accelerate delivery of cloud-native applications, impacting industries including digital native, financial services, and retail.
Amazon Bedrock AI service officially launches in Sydney
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Amazon's Bedrock AI service extends its reach to Sydney, offering Australian users advanced options for data handling and storage.
Ignion introduces AI-powered Oxion platform at Embedded World 2024
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Ignion debuts AI-powered Oxion platform at the embedded world 2024 conference, revolutionising antenna integration design process with real-time AI and machine learning technologies.
Devpost for Teams streamlines internal hackathons for major corporations
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Devpost, which powers 80% of global public hackathons, launches 'Devpost for Teams', a unique platform enabling corporations to organise and manage internal hackathons securely and efficiently.
nib Group completes cloud migration with AWS in cloud-first strategy
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Insurance giant nib Group has successfully transferred over 95% of its on-premises workloads to Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform, marking a significant step in its cloud-first strategy.
Rahul Sharma takes helm as Google Cloud's APAC Public Sector MD
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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Rahul Sharma becomes Google Cloud's Managing Director for Public Sector Business in the Asia Pacific, aiming to boost digital roadmaps for regional government and educational organisations.
Agri-tech sector braces for M&A surge as investment plummets
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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A 40% slump in agri-tech investments in 2023 has prompted industry changes and a predicted surge in M&A activity for 2024, with tech giants entering the sector.
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Mesh-AI hires former Amazon specialists amidst energy sector expansion
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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London-based Mesh-AI fortifies energy sector operations, appointing ex-Amazon Web Services experts, Jacob Parsons as Chief Revenue Officer and James Houlton as Director of Energy and Utilities.
Qlik selects Solace's PubSub+ for real-time data solutions
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Leading real-time data analytics provider, Qlik, opts for Solace's PubSub+ Platform to enhance delivery speed and scalability, ensuring low-latency experience across environments.
Nasuni appoints Michael Sotnick to expand global partnerships
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Nasuni, a hybrid cloud storage provider, appoints industry veteran Michael Sotnick as Senior Vice President of Business and Corporate Development, expanding its leadership team.
RIC's digital transformation revolutionises Australian farm loans
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) and Infosys Finacle have successfully launched the SaaS-based Finacle Digital Lending Solution, streamlining RIC's operations and lowering costs.
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Twilio strengthens leadership with key appointments in cloud communications
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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Twilio enhances leadership team with Thomas Wyatt as President of Segment and Inbal Shani as Chief Product Officer, reflecting data and AI focus.