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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.
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Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security
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Saviynt has launched SaviTalk, a podcast on identity governance and cybersecurity, debuting June 5 with insights from industry leaders and experts.
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AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations
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A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.
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Secureframe unveils AI tool to streamline audit compliance tasks
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Secureframe unveils AI Evidence Validation to streamline audits, helping organisations meet stricter rules with faster, more accurate compliance checks.
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Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite
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Teradata completes PROTECTED-level IRAP assessment for its VantageCloud Lake across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, strengthening secure cloud options for Australian agencies.
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Cloud AI drives business efficiency, with adoption set to surge
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Organisations are increasingly adopting cloud AI solutions to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences, says Transparency Market Research.
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Kore.ai collaborates with AWS to boost AI adoption for business
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Kore.ai partners with Amazon Web Services to integrate AI platforms, aiming to boost enterprise AI adoption via AWS Marketplace and cloud infrastructure.
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NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth
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NTT DATA launches Smart AI Agent Ecosystem to boost business transformation with intelligent automation and industry-specific AI solutions worldwide.
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Boomi & AWS join forces to boost generative AI governance
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Boomi and AWS form a multi-year partnership to help enterprises manage generative AI agents and speed SAP migrations using integrated platforms and tools.
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Boomi unveils Agentstudio for AI agent lifecycle & integration
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Boomi launches Agentstudio, a no-code AI agent platform with new AI tools and expanded Amazon Bedrock support, enhancing enterprise automation and integration.
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Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering for data management
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Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering and CLAIRE Agents to enhance trusted data management and AI orchestration across major cloud platforms.
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BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion
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BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.
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Kore.ai deepens AWS partnership to boost enterprise AI adoption
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Kore.ai teams up with Amazon Web Services to boost enterprise AI adoption, integrating its platform with AWS's cloud for tailored business solutions.
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NICE & AWS join forces to deliver AI-powered customer service
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NICE and AWS have teamed up to offer NICE's CXone Mpower AI on AWS Marketplace, enhancing AI-driven customer service with unified, scalable cloud solutions.
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Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand
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Riverbed expands its acceleration platforms with ten new SteelHead solutions and a flexible subscription model to support rising AI-driven data demands.
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Atturra wins top honours at Boomi APJ Partner Awards FY25
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Boomi honours APJ partners for innovation in automation and AI, with Australian firm Atturra winning Partner of the Year and Australia and New Zealand awards.
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ECU Worldwide partners with Rackspace for AWS cloud migration
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Rackspace Technology partners with Allcargo's ECU Worldwide to migrate logistics operations across 180 countries to AWS, boosting security, scalability, and customer service.
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Skillsoft names Raianne Reiss as new Chief Marketing Officer
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Skillsoft appoints Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing, aiming to enhance brand and drive growth amid digital transformation.
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Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
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Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.
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Konica Minolta launches free CloudPrint for bizhub devices
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Konica Minolta Australia offers free 12-month access to native CloudPrint on bizhub devices, enabling secure, serverless cloud printing without extra hardware.
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AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption
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The AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference will gather around 900 delegates and over 50 speakers, including leading AI experts, at The Star Gold Coast, 20-23 May 2025.