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Megaport picks VAST Data for AI infrastructure push
Hybrid Cloud

Megaport picks VAST Data for AI infrastructure push

The deal broadens Megaport's AI push by joining network, compute and data services in one platform for customers across multiple clouds and data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Megaport adds storage to its compute & network platform
Storage

Megaport adds storage to its compute & network platform

Customers with data-heavy workloads can now buy compute, connectivity and storage from one provider, avoiding egress fees and internet bottlenecks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network
Firewalls

Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network

Customers can block attacks without rerouting traffic, as Megaport adds in-network DDoS filtering to its internet connectivity service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026
Gamma expands APAC cloud comms portfolio in four markets
Digital Transformation

Gamma expands APAC cloud comms portfolio in four markets

Gamma launches its Global Communications Enablement cloud portfolio across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the Philippines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Macquarie Cloud Services debuts AI-focused podcast series
Network Infrastructure

Macquarie Cloud Services debuts AI-focused podcast series

Macquarie Cloud Services has launched an AI-centric series in their Cloud Reset podcast, featuring insights from top industry leaders to tackle AI challenges.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Megaport unveils new partner program
Partner Programmes

Megaport unveils new partner program

Megaport launches PartnerVantage, a new program aimed at helping technology providers deliver NaaS connectivity and drive digital transformation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
Megaport extends Oracle Cloud interconnect services
DataCentre infrastructure

Megaport extends Oracle Cloud interconnect services

Megaport now operates 17 FastConnect onramps, including recent additions in Melbourne, Osaka, San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, and Zurich.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
NTT's data center projects buzzing in Hong Kong, India & the UK
Multi-cloud

NTT's data center projects buzzing in Hong Kong, India & the UK

NTT Ltd is focusing on development opportunities in Hong Kong, India, and the UK with new data center deployments and expansions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Megaport gears up to release Virtual Edge platform
Network Infrastructure

Megaport gears up to release Virtual Edge platform

Megaport has announced the new release of Megaport Virtual Edge (MVE), a platform designed to enable SD-WAN capabilities through strategic collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Megaport grows partnership with Cloudflare to provide greater network connectivity
Distributed Denial of Service

Megaport grows partnership with Cloudflare to provide greater network connectivity

Megaport partners with Cloudflare to provide secure, on-demand connectivity to customers on its Software Defined Network.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
Megaport adds new capabilities in cloud router service
DataCentre infrastructure

Megaport adds new capabilities in cloud router service

MCR enables layer 3 private connectivity on demand from 19 metro zones across Asia Pacific, Europe, the United States and Canada.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

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Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals
Network Infrastructure

Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals

Australia's digital economy gains a major boost as a 5,000 km subsea route adds redundancy and capacity across the main capital cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Colter Bay blames lending bias for Australia's slump
Digital Transformation

Colter Bay blames lending bias for Australia's slump

Weak lending to software and other asset-light firms is, Colter Bay says, dragging on productivity as Australia's credit flows into property.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service
Hybrid Cloud

Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service

Australian businesses expanding overseas can now secure private network links and compute in minutes through a single managed provider.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Telehouse Canada, Megaport boost cloud & AI access
Network Infrastructure

Telehouse Canada, Megaport boost cloud & AI access

Telehouse Canada partners with Megaport to give its data centre customers direct global cloud, AI and cross-border connectivity on demand.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Firmus appoints new CFO & chair after USD $330 million raise
Financial Systems

Firmus appoints new CFO & chair after USD $330 million raise

Firmus Technologies appoints Kirsty Godfrey-Billy as CFO and Grant Dempsey as Chair after raising USD $330 million to advance its renewable-powered AI campus project.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia
Network Infrastructure

CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia

CID Group, Nokia and Pivotel launch a zero-capex Private 5G-as-a-Service solution to boost secure, sovereign data networks across Australia's critical industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025