Cloud Services stories
Over the last decade the IT world has seen a mass transition from in-house computer assets to everything-as-a-service in the cloud, with hardware, platform and services now all commonly cloud-resident. Ideally positioned to support distributed working and working from home, most major players are currently moving or planning to move more than half of their operations to the cloud. The current direction of travel is to multi-cloud deployment, seen as providing greater flexibility, specialisation and security.
The main bumps in the road have shown up in skills shortages reported by many organisations, complexity leading to misconfiguration and the need to operate and integrate multiple security dashboards. Consequently, third-party cloud security providers are a hot growth area.
How intelligent observability and FinOps fuel cloud cost optimisation
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Australian firms face soaring cloud costs, with spending set to hit A$26.6 billion in 2025; intelligent observability and FinOps are key to cost control.
AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared
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APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls
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Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.
Hitachi Vantara brings VSP One SDS to Google Cloud Marketplace
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Hitachi Vantara has launched its VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace, boosting hybrid cloud data management for Asia Pacific firms with enhanced flexibility.
Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration
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Boomi launches a Sydney-based data integration platform to enhance fast, secure, and compliant data handling for regulated Australian sectors.
Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace
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Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, boosting hybrid cloud storage with unified management and up to 40% cost savings.
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million
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Atturra will acquire IT firm Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million, expanding its managed services and national presence by August 2025.
Hitachi Vantara expands VSP One SDS features on Google Cloud
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Hitachi Vantara enhances VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace, adding features like two-way replication to boost hybrid cloud data management and resilience.
Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
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Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
Red Hat named leader for multicloud container platforms by Forrester
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Red Hat is named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 report for multicloud container platforms, praised for reliability, support, and advanced Kubernetes capabilities.
Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI & USD $2.6m in benefits
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Forrester finds Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI and USD $2.6m in benefits by reducing manual effort and boosting compliance in under six months.
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash
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Atturra will acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash, boosting its managed IT services and expanding its presence in Victoria and across Australia.
Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report
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Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.
Mark Pont appointed CEO to drive ADC national growth in AI era
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Mark Pont, former Microsoft Cloud and AI executive, is appointed CEO of Australian Data Centres to lead national expansion in AI and cloud infrastructure.
Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work
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Cloudbrink enhances its Personal SASE platform with native identity management and Crowdstrike integration to simplify security for hybrid workforces.
THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity
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THG Studios has launched a Virtual Production suite in Manchester, investing seven figures to boost creative flexibility and cut costs for brands.
UK SMEs see unchecked reliance on AI as top risk, study finds
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One-third of UK SMEs view unchecked reliance on AI as their top risk, surpassing concerns over data exposure and cyberattack vulnerabilities, study finds.
Canopy joins Technology Industry Forum to boost cloud innovation
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Canopy joins the Technology Industry Forum to enhance cloud procurement and innovation, helping UK businesses optimise costs and simplify multi-cloud strategies.
Atturra rebrands Plan B to expand IT services in New Zealand
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Atturra will rebrand Auckland-based Plan B by July 2025, expanding its IT services across New Zealand with enhanced cloud, security, and managed offerings.
World Aquatics to migrate core systems to Alibaba Cloud by 2028
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World Aquatics will fully migrate its core systems to Alibaba Cloud by 2028, enhancing digital services for international aquatic sports events and communities.