Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories
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.

VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation
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VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.

Tamnoon unveils AI-powered managed cloud threat response service
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Tamnoon launches AI-driven managed Cloud Detection and Response service with agent Tami to streamline cloud security alert handling and threat remediation.

Sun World partners with Semarchy to streamline global data management
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Sun World teams up with Semarchy to centralise global data, boosting efficiency and customer insight in its fruit breeding and licensing operations.

Pitacs selects Orderwise Cloud to boost digital transformation
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Pitacs has chosen Forterro's Orderwise Cloud to unify its systems, boosting automation and ecommerce growth for its heating and electrical products business.

Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.

Multiverse Computing launches CompactifAI API for AWS model compression
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Multiverse Computing has launched its CompactifAI API on AWS, enabling efficient compression and deployment of large AI models to reduce costs and boost scalability.

Ataccama launches Partner Advisory Board to boost data strategy
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Ataccama forms its first Partner Advisory Board with leaders from Deloitte, AWS, and Capgemini to drive data strategy and platform development.

Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears
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CIOs resist SAP’s S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor’s roadmap.

AI cuts API certification time from 26 months to 4 weeks at CloudSense
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CloudSense reduced TM Forum Open API certification from 26 months to 4 weeks using Totogi’s AI platform, enhancing compliance for its CPQ product suite.

AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.

BIG Caring selects SAP on AWS to unify pharmacy operations
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BIG Caring Group has chosen RISE with SAP on AWS to unify operations across its 500+ Malaysian pharmacies, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.

MiQ unveils Sigma AI platform to unify programmatic advertising
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MiQ has launched Sigma, an AI-driven platform uniting over 300 data feeds to streamline and optimise programmatic advertising globally.

AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation
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AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

LogicMonitor appoints Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer to boost AI
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LogicMonitor has appointed Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer to advance its AI-driven observability platform and accelerate growth in hybrid IT operations.

Core tech skills still key for Australian jobs in 2025
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Traditional tech skills like SQL, Python and cloud platforms remain crucial for Australian digital jobs in 2025, despite growing interest in AI, says new research.

Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT
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Zscaler launches new Zero Trust tools enhancing cloud, IoT, and branch security with AI-driven microsegmentation and seamless multi-cloud protection.

Commonwealth Bank completes major AWS data migration for AI push
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Commonwealth Bank has completed one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest AWS data migrations, boosting its AI capabilities with 2,000 models and 157bn data points.

Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
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Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.

ROI·DNA expands globally with integrated AI marketing platforms
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ROI·DNA expands across EMEA and APAC, integrating AI-driven platforms to offer unified global marketing for enterprise tech brands.

Snowflake launches Openflow to speed AI data integration
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Snowflake launches Openflow, a service enabling rapid, seamless data integration to accelerate AI initiatives across diverse enterprise ecosystems.