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The Ultimate Guide to Infrastructure-as-a-Service

A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS).

What to know about Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) represents a foundational cloud computing model that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. It enables businesses to outsource their IT infrastructure needs, including servers, storage, and networking, allowing for scalable and flexible resource management without the capital expense of owning physical hardware.

Recent developments in the IaaS landscape showcase a dynamic and rapidly evolving market. Stories highlight how IaaS is driving digital transformation across various sectors—government agencies are adopting cloud infrastructure to boost security and reliability; enterprises are expanding their cloud footprints with hybrid and multicloud strategies; and cloud providers continue to enhance offerings with AI-driven security and cost optimization.

By exploring the latest news and insights tagged under Infrastructure-as-a-Service, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of how IaaS is reshaping IT strategies, enabling innovation, and addressing challenges such as cybersecurity, vendor lock-in, and cost management. Whether you're an IT professional, business leader, or technology enthusiast, these stories provide valuable perspectives on leveraging cloud infrastructure for business agility and growth.

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Why unified data security is crucial in today's cloud era
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why unified data security is crucial in today's cloud era

The growing data sprawl demands unified data security to boost visibility, control risks, and streamline compliance in today's complex cloud and AI environments.

Thu, 12th Jun 2025

GoTo Financial completes Jakarta cloud move with Alibaba Cloud
Digital Transformation

GoTo Financial completes Jakarta cloud move with Alibaba Cloud

GoTo Financial has completed migrating its infrastructure to Alibaba Cloud's Jakarta data centres, boosting data sovereignty and service efficiency for over 20 million users.

Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Osome reveals new features & fintech deals to aid founders
Financial Management

Osome reveals new features & fintech deals to aid founders

Osome unveils AI-driven updates and fintech partnerships with Airwallex and Tenity to streamline business setup and finance for founders globally.

Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Gcore & AzInTelecom launch sovereign cloud in Azerbaijan
Digital Transformation

Gcore & AzInTelecom launch sovereign cloud in Azerbaijan

Gcore and AzInTelecom partner to launch AzInCloud, a sovereign cloud service platform, enhancing digital sovereignty and compliance across Azerbaijan.

Thu, 8th May 2025

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Private Equity

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth

QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.

Mon, 21st Apr 2025

Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades
Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades

Alibaba Cloud has launched advanced AI models and tools aimed at international customers, enhancing its offerings in Singapore as part of a USD $53 billion investment.

Wed, 9th Apr 2025

AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore
Digital Transformation

AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore

AdZ Basket has launched its innovative AI-powered advertising platform, AdZ Basket OOH, in Singapore, merging Out-of-Home and digital ads for enhanced campaign effectiveness.

Thu, 6th Mar 2025

China's cloud infrastructure spend rises to USD $9.2 billion in Q3 2023
Channel ecosystem

China's cloud infrastructure spend rises to USD $9.2 billion in Q3 2023

China's cloud infrastructure spend soars to $9.2bn in Q3 2023, with Alibaba, Huawei, and Tencent leading the market.

Wed, 27th Dec 2023

Singtel launches Zoom's solutions for digital transformation
Communication

Singtel launches Zoom's solutions for digital transformation

These services will be available to enterprises with Singtel's Zoom Phone Connector, where phone calls can be enabled from fixed lines to Zoom Meetings.

Thu, 19th Jan 2023

Alibaba Cloud launches cloud computer for enterprise in Singapore
Cloud Services

Alibaba Cloud launches cloud computer for enterprise in Singapore

Alibaba Cloud has launched its cloud computer in Singapore, with the inclusion of both the pocket-sized Wuying cloud computer and Elastic Desktop Service (EDS).

Wed, 16th Mar 2022

Nipa Cloud chooses Juniper to fast-track digital transformation
Partners

Nipa Cloud chooses Juniper to fast-track digital transformation

Cloud services provider Nipa has chosen AI-driven networks vendor Juniper to accelerate digital transformation across Thailand's businesses.

Tue, 22nd Feb 2022

8x8 supplies SMS API to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia
Application Programming Interface

8x8 supplies SMS API to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia

CCEP Indonesia has onboarded 8x8's SMS API to provide a mobile order and delivery management platform for its distributors and retailers.

Tue, 10th Aug 2021

Alibaba Cloud discusses past and unveils 'strategic upgrade'
Cloud Services

Alibaba Cloud discusses past and unveils 'strategic upgrade'

Alibaba Group's Jeff Zhang spoke about the company's aim to develop into a more technologically inclusive platform.

Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

Site24x7 enters China market with new Shanghai data centre
Data centers

Site24x7 enters China market with new Shanghai data centre

This is Site24x7's fifth data centre around the globe, with the company set to announce another in Beijing in the next quarter.

Tue, 19th Mar 2019

Hybrid cloud set to mitigate vendor lock-in within Thailand
Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud set to mitigate vendor lock-in within Thailand

Thai businesses are embracing hybrid cloud to avoid vendor lock-in, as digital transformation drives up to USD $72 billion in IT spending by 2022, IDC reports.

Fri, 22nd Feb 2019

IDC's top 10 predictions for Indonesia's promising IT future
Digital Transformation

IDC's top 10 predictions for Indonesia's promising IT future

Indonesia's digital economy will thrive by 2022, with more than 61% GDP digitalised, driven by technologies like AI, cloud, and big data, says IDC.

Fri, 1st Feb 2019

Malaysia's IT industry to skyrocket – but more needs doing
Digital Transformation

Malaysia's IT industry to skyrocket – but more needs doing

Malaysia's IT industry is predicted to see explosive growth, with over 21% of GDP set to be digitalised by 2022, according to IDC.

Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Edge computing is the answer to limited, centralised cloud
Edge Computing

Edge computing is the answer to limited, centralised cloud

Jaheer Abbas says many organisations are bumping up against the limitations of the cloud's centralised nature, but the solution is on our doorsteps.

Thu, 20th Sep 2018

HPE welcomes Mphasis to the Cloud28+ community
Cloud Services

HPE welcomes Mphasis to the Cloud28+ community

Mphasis joins HPE's Cloud28+ community, enhancing their cloud and cognitive solutions visibility and fostering new partnerships via the digital platform.

Mon, 5th Feb 2018

Joyent kicks off Asia expansion plans with two new data centers
Private Cloud

Joyent kicks off Asia expansion plans with two new data centers

The new facilities are in Singapore and South Korea, marking the first phase of the company's expansion into Asia.

Wed, 17th Jan 2018

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