The Ultimate Guide to Infrastructure-as-a-Service

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as IaaS.

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.

Kiwi Infrastructure-as-a-Service news
Analyst Insights
Rafay & Argentum AI strike software orchestration deal
Gartner · IaaS · Virtualisation
This month
Argentum AI picks Rafay for GPU software orchestration
Gartner · IaaS · Hyperscale
This month
NiCE named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS
Gartner · IaaS · UC
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Expert columns
Inference-as-a-service is the secret sauce behind a new breed of AI companies
By Petar Bielovich General Manager - Data and Analytics and Diego Nievas Chief Technology Officer – Managed Services of Atturra
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
By Nathan Hall of Pure Storage
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Why multi-subsidiary management is where accounting software breaks
By Annexa
Mon, 5th May 2025
Recent news
Cloud and data protection big challenges for NZ businesses
About Software-as-a-Service
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
New Zealand IT spending on the rise, set to reach $14.7 billion by 2022
About IT Budget
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
Spark's CCL signs multimillion-dollar object storage deal with Cloudian
About Storage
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
Interview: Advantage defines the most common attacks against Kiwi firms
About Outsourcing
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
vBridge latest Kiwi company to gain high ISO certification
About Cloud Services
Mon, 4th May 2020
Fortinet: Keeping cloud platforms secure across the board
About Firewalls
Wed, 13th Nov 2019
CCL and Commvault: when partnership breeds success
About Managed Services
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Multi-cloud networks: Reseller opportunities with Fortinet
About Firewalls
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Catalyst Cloud becomes NZ's first Kubernetes Certified Service Provider
About Cloud Services
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Mega-merger shakes up NZ IT sector
About Small Business
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
New Zealand organisations' adoption of PaaS solutions is increasing – IDC
About Cloud Services
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Spark merges Revera & CCL to become cloud 'powerhouse'
About Cloud Services
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Kidd made Ingram Micro executive for cloud
About Cloud Services
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Deloitte New Zealand announces partnership with Dell Boomi
About Cloud Services
Fri, 19th Oct 2018
Exeed adds ConnectWise software to managed services porfolio
About Software-as-a-Service
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
How SMBs can grow their client base without cutting prices
About Small Business
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
How to improve cash flow and get rid of excess inventory
About Cloud Services
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies
About Cloud Services
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Multicloud environments key to avoiding vendor lock-in - Commvault
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Orion Health releases cloud-based Rhapsody Integration Engine with AWS
About Cloud Services
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Job moves
Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Move at IBM
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett to lead new era of growth
Move at Spectrum
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Kidd made Ingram Micro executive for cloud
Move at Ingram Micro
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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