The Ultimate Guide to Platform-as-a-Service
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
What to know about Platform-as-a-Service
Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) represents a critical layer in cloud computing that enables developers and organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications without the complexity of maintaining infrastructure. It sits alongside other cloud service models such as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), offering integrated environments that accelerate digital transformation and application innovation.
Exploring recent stories tagged with Platform-as-a-Service reveals a vibrant ecosystem marked by rapid growth, diverse vendor advancements, and strategic partnerships. From new PaaS solutions focusing on AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and low-code/no-code development, to expansions in analytics, security, and data management platforms, the landscape is shaped by emerging technologies and evolving business demands.
Readers interested in Platform-as-a-Service will gain insights into how organizations leverage PaaS to enhance agility, optimize operations, and scale innovation. The stories also highlight challenges like security, integration complexities, and market competition, providing a comprehensive view of PaaS’s role in shaping the future of cloud computing and enterprise digital strategies.
Kiwi Platform-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Kordia & Arqiva bring new cloud solutions to New Zealand media
Kordia partners with Arqiva to launch cloud-based media solutions in New Zealand, boosting broadcasters with scalable, cost-effective digital tools for five years.
Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Spectrum names Deane Jessep CTO to lead New Zealand's sovereign AI strategy, tackling cloud costs, data sovereignty, and AI governance in enterprise and government sectors.
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett to lead new era of growth
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett as Country Manager, signalling renewed focus on governance, staff growth and key IT services in New Zealand.
Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.
A clear path to profitability in Blackpearl's FY23 results
The company's total subscription revenue increased by 97%, gross profit by 264%, customer base by 496%, and net assets by 85%.
New Zealand organisations' adoption of PaaS solutions is increasing – IDC
Public cloud services vendor revenue in New Zealand reaches $1.01bn in 2018, with software-as-a-service leading the way, according to IDC.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Platform-as-a-Service
Expert Columns
Recent Platform-as-a-Service News
Deloitte New Zealand announces partnership with Dell Boomi
Deloitte New Zealand has partnered with Dell Boomi to enhance its integration offerings, providing a low-code platform to simplify digital transformations.
Exeed adds ConnectWise software to managed services porfolio
Kiwi distributor Exeed partners with ConnectWise to enhance its managed services portfolio, offering resellers a robust business management platform.
How SMBs can grow their client base without cutting prices
Although they may seem to be the simplest solution, SMBs need to consider the trade-offs they are making by discounting.
How to improve cash flow and get rid of excess inventory
Bartercard has members consisting of over 6,000 businesses in eight countries, with a trade volume of over $150 million a year.
Qrious unveils Kiwi big data platform-as-a-service offering
Spark's Qrious has launched its Qonnect big data platform designed to provide NZ companies with a cloud-based platform-as-a-service big data solution.
Industry-leading iPaaS solution for NZ's 'thriving digital economy'
NZ's digital economy gets a boost with a groundbreaking iPaaS solution by IntegrationWorks and Dell Boomi, streamlining cloud and on-prem app integration.
VMware wants to secure your digital workspace
VMware has launched a platform called Workspace ONE, which helps secure digital workspaces for flexible workstyles and BYOD.
ServiceNow and automation: Changing the way businesses run
KPMG brings US cloud expert to New Zealand to share knowledge on ServiceNow, a platform revolutionising workflows worldwide.
OptimalBI and Yellowfin partner up to provide BI to NZ customers
OptimalBI has launched a cloud based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) automated analytics solution known as MagnumBI with Yellowfin.
apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
Businesses can now run supplier, tax and sanctions checks through AI tools, as apexanalytix opens access to more than 280 million records.
Sage buys Doyen AI to speed finance software rollout
The move could cut costly rollout delays for finance teams, as Sage brings in-house AI that speeds data migration, mapping and configuration.
ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
Enterprises could query lakehouse data without moving it, as the database firm adds managed deployment, Arm processors and AI tools on Google Cloud.
OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
The deal could help blockchain developers reach more regulated markets sooner, as Alchemy expands its multi-cloud setup via OVHcloud's infrastructure.
Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for AI software agents
Developers may cut the cost of running AI agents at scale as the update adds short-lived execution, storage and Linux sandboxes.
Anthropic launches Claude Managed Agents in public beta
Developers can now deploy cloud-hosted Claude agents without building the supporting infrastructure, as Anthropic handles security, tracing and state management.
Nutanix expands Kubernetes & AI push for neoclouds
The move could help enterprises and AI cloud operators manage containers, GPUs and data with one model as demand for edge and agentic AI grows.
SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops
The deal will give SAP tools to clean up mixed enterprise data, helping customers feed more reliable records into AI agents and analytics.
Redgate unveils SaaS edition of its database monitor
Redgate launches a managed SaaS version of its Monitor tool, promising simpler deployment and upkeep for complex, mixed database estates.
Hitachi iQ upgrade targets on-prem agentic AI at scale
Hitachi Vantara upgrades its iQ stack with new AI agents, NVIDIA GPU options and data integration to run agentic AI on-prem at scale.
Hitachi Vantara tops APeJ high-end storage rankings
Hitachi Vantara claims top APeJ spot in IDC's Q3 2025 rankings for high-end external storage, leading key markets including India and Korea.