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Is it possible to enjoy container agility and be secure?

Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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In line with ever-changing demands on IT, containers are exploding in popularity and look set to become the preferred method for deploying applications.
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Deutsche Bank opts with Red Hat for its hybrid cloud journey

Wed, 8th May 2019
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Deutsche Bank partners with Red Hat to boost its digital transformation with a hybrid cloud platform, improving efficiency and agility across global operations.
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Akamai's Texas data centers soon to be powered by wind

Tue, 7th May 2019
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Akamai's Texas data centres will soon be powered by the Seymour Hills Wind Farm, delivering 8MW of renewable energy, part of a push for 50% renewables by 2020.
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Equinix completes AU$15.6 Perth data centre expansion

Mon, 6th May 2019
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The colocation giant says the data centre expansion will boost demand in Perth and position it as the digital hub of the country's west coast.
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Report: 80% of organisations faced email-borne attacks last year

Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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A recent survey finds 80% of organisations faced email-borne attacks last year, with rising costs and increasing frequency worrying IT professionals.
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HPE & Nutanix join forces to deliver hybrid cloud as a service

Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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The two tech giants have partnered to offer a fully integrated solution that capitalises on the hybrid IT market.
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AsiaPac to partner in VMware Cloud on AWS launch in Singapore

Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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VMware has revealed AsiaPac Distribution to be its launch partner for VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Singapore.
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Colt DCS to build new hyperscale data centre in Osaka

Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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The new data centre will be the company's third hyperscale facility in Japan, which it says is a direct response to surging demand.
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Pure Storage makes hybrid cloud play with new acquisition

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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The idea of hybrid cloud has immersed the world of IT since its inception, and now Pure Storage is accelerating its vision.
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5GN takes over Melbourne Data Centre for $5.7m

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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In a move it says is 'another completion of the infrastructure puzzle', 5G Networks (5GN) has announced the acquisition of Melbourne Data Centre (MDC).
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Park Place acquires MCSA Group to extend UK footprint

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Park Place Technologies extends its UK footprint by acquiring MCSA Group, enhancing data centre services and expanding its operations throughout the country.
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AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.
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Schneider and Cisco partner for new micro data centre options

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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The tech heavyweights have announced a partnership in an effort to tap into a burgeoning market specialising in lightweight solutions.
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Hyve's new innovation trims power bills and employee fat

Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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It's in dark times like these with Brexit looming above that it's great to see some reassurance with classic British innovation.
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Huawei commits data centre services to APAC ISPs

Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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In addition to releasing a host of new products, Huawei has signed an MoU and publicly stated its data centre plans for the region.
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Data centre titans blazing green energy trail – AWS under fire

Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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Data from Cloudscene has revealed tech giants like Google and Apple are setting a precedent in renewable energy, but AWS has come under fire.
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IT pros call on AU government to decentralise data centres

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Australian IT leaders urge Federal Government to decentralise data centres with AU$100m regional initiative, aiming for economic and technological growth.
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WiFi to provide infinite opportunities as the lifeblood of modern cities

Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
It's become virtually impossible to imagine our personal working lives without WiFI, but Ruckus says there's still so much more it can do.
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Is Google's Stadia feasible with today's data centres?

Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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To get a better idea of the sheer audacity behind Google's latest move, we spoke to Unitas Global chief technical officer Grant Kirkwood.
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Survey: IT pros nostalgic over on-prem data centre visibility

Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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There are significant security and monitoring challenges faced by IT staff responsible for managing public and private cloud deployments.