Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
Find out what is PaaS, what PaaS is used for, what companies are using PaaS, and the vendors offering products that fall under this category of cloud services.
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News
28 Mar 2023
BNP Paribas moves to Swedish datacentre in high-performance computing strategy
BNP Paribas is moving data-intensive workloads to a Swedish datacentre to increase capacity while reducing its carbon footprint Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2021
Private equity cash fuels Nordic datacentre growth
Private equity companies are betting on the Nordic datacentre sector as demand for services in the region accelerates Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2019
Microsoft Azure gains ground on AWS in public cloud
RightScale report suggests Microsoft Azure is closing the gap between it and public cloud market leader AWS in the enterprise, while Google is attracting increasing attention from the C-suite Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2019
Interview: OVH CEO on offering a European alternative to the US public cloud giants
Six months into his tenure as OVH’s CEO, Michel Paulin sets out the work the firm is doing to stand out from the public cloud crowd through its local knowledge of the European data protection landscape and its open source credentials Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2019
Volkswagen’s cloud-focused connected car collaboration with Microsoft gathers pace
Car maker has confirmed its Microsoft-based Automotive Cloud setup will be extended beyond Europe into other key markets to support its push to digitise more of the driving experience for its customers Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2019
Spotify and Just Eat join forces with tech firms to help enterprises manage cloud costs better
A new non-profit, cloud-focused trade association has emerged that wants to help prevent financial management issues get in the way of enterprises embracing cloud Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2019
MWC 2019: Vodafone powers 5G with VMware
Vodafone is using VMware’s telco cloud platform to prepare its mobile networks for 5G in 15 geographies Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2019
Lyft commits to going 'all-in' with AWS to support autonomous vehicles push
Ride-sharing app Lyft is on a quest to reposition itself as a multi-modal transport company, and is deepening its use of Amazon's cloud technologies to support its work Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2019
MWC 2019: 5G driving telcos into the cloud, says VMware CEO
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger explained how the requirements of 5G mobile networks are helping to push more telcos into the organisation’s arms Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Feb 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 5
In this week’s episode of The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, the team discuss Greenpeace’s latest datacentre sustainability research, the work the government is doing to support the growth of the UK’s AI talent pool, and covers how Kellogg's is embracing virtual reality tech Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Feb 2019
Counting the costs of IaaS and SaaS
Cost management is a priority for organisations seeking to use infrastructure and software as a service Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2019
Cloud backup helps ASL Airlines evade ransomware and keep its business flying, says CIO
ASL Airlines took home the Best of Show prize at the Best of VMworld 2018 Awards after detailing how adopting a robust and resilient disaster recovery strategy is helping it evade ransomware threats Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Feb 2019
CW Nordics: Sweden to test e-krona and plans cashless society
Sweden’s vision of a cashless society has gained traction after the Riksbank (central bank) rolled out plans to test a digital currency, the e-krona. Also read how the Nordic region’s longer-established companies are playing a forceful role to advance digital transformation, and how Finland’s IT sector has rebounded strongly after Microsoft’s takeover of Nokia’s mobile phones and smart devices business units in 2014. Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
AWS and Greenpeace at war over claims cloud giant has ‘turned its back’ on renewable energy pledge
Amazon Web Services hits back at Greenpeace for suggesting it has 'turned its back' on powering its cloud with renewable energy, as a new report claims its growth could be driving the use of fossil fuels in Virginia Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2019
Organisations adopt multicloud strategies as shift from private cloud settles
There is little change in the move from private to public clouds, according to Pierre Audoin Consultants – but more IT professionals are using multi-clouds Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2019
Huawei Cloud opens Singapore region amid growing cloud rivalry
The Chinese tech giant is eyeing local and Chinese firms looking to expand operations in the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2019
DCMS Select Committee claims Facebook ‘deliberately frustrated’ fake news inquiry
Facebook’s UK public policy manager defends its participation in MPs' inquiry into the spread of fake news and disinformation online, which concludes by declaring an end to self-regulation by social media firms Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2019
IT Priorities 2019: Cloud migrations emerge as top investment area for IT decision-makers
This year’s Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities research shows a growing appetite among UK IT leaders to move more of their IT estate and applications to the cloud Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2019
Dell Boomi taps APAC cloud market
The supplier of cloud-based integration services has expanded into Southeast Asia following its debut in Australia about two years ago Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2019
Born to be wired
IBM is helping legendary US motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson to get its motor running with a cloud-based service for a new electric bike Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2019
Google to spend $13bn in 2019 on additional US datacentres and offices
Search giant Google sets its sights on expanding its presence across the US during 2019 to accommodate the demand for its consumer and enterprise-focused internet and cloud services Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2019
Cisco CEO brushes off Brexit and other crises
Chuck Robbins has been speaking about the networking business’ resilience in the face of multiple geopolitical trends and crises, and says his customers just can’t stop spending Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2019
Chesterfield NHS trust consolidates 30 data management systems into one with Civica
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust aims to become a paperless organisation by 2020 Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2019
Legal & General Capital ploughs investment into Kao Data’s Essex-based datacentre campus
Financial services giant’s investment arm embarks on sizeable investment to support the continued expansion of Kao Data's colocation campus in Harlow Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2019
British Airways settles legal claim with CBRE over May 2017 Bank Holiday datacentre outage
British Airways confirms its legal proceedings against CBRE have now concluded, on a non-admission of liability basis Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2019
Mumsnet denies 'thousands' affected by software glitch-induced data breach
Parenting advice site Mumsnet moves to clear up reports that thousands of users have been affected by its recent data breach Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2019
What are the SD-WAN requirements for a multicloud environment?
SD-WAN is becoming an important option for businesses migrating branch and other edge communications to the cloud. But what makes a successful deployment? Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2019
US Department of Defense backs multi-cloud model to support $10bn JEDI mega-cloud deployment
The US Department of Defense has fleshed out its cloud strategy, as the industry awaits news of who has secured the decade-long contract for its $10bn mega-cloud environment Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2019
Synergy Research Group hails 2018 as standout year for cloud infrastructure market growth
The financial performance of the big cloud giants during the last quarter of 2018 prompts market watcher Synergy Research Group to declare it a "banner year" for the market Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Telegraph Media Group switches out AWS to go all-in on Google Cloud
Telegraph Media Group CIO Chris Taylor on why the newspaper publisher is switching out AWS to go all-in on the Google Cloud Platform Continue Reading
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Podcast
05 Feb 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload - Episode 2
In this week’s episode of Computer Weekly’s Downtime Upload podcast, the team discuss what went on at Cisco Live Europe, consider the benefits of office robots, and deep dive into the financial results of AWS, SAP and Microsoft Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Cambridge launches urban data IoT project
The city of Cambridge will use Telensa IoT sensors and a Microsoft Azure platform to better manage its urban data assets Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2019
Government restates SME spend commitment as large suppliers win more cloud hosting deals
An analysis of the G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS) framework sales figures suggests proportion of cloud hosting deals going to big suppliers is continuing to rise Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2019
Alibaba Cloud teams up with SMU on training programme
Alibaba Cloud will equip small and medium-sized enterprises with cloud computing and other technology skills through a partnership with Singapore Management University Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
How TensorFlow makes Candy Crush virtual players
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to beat humans in popular games such as Chess and Go, but King, developer of Candy Crush, has found a novel use for it Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
AWS reports fourth quarter revenue growth of 45% as public cloud demand continues apace
Amazon's cloud arm appears to be pulling away, in performance terms, from its parent's company's e-tail business, having generated more operating income during 2018 than its North American retail operations Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2019
Microsoft cloud powers earnings boost
CEO Satya Nadella claims Azure compute services are the starting point for digitisation, as businesses add higher value services like AI Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Jan 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload - Episode 1
In this inaugural episode of Computer Weekly’s Downtime Upload podcast, the team discusses retail, Brexit, Amazon Web Services and visiting the world’s “most beautiful” datacentre Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2019
Department for Transport revamps police road traffic accident reporting system
Working with Civica Digital, the Department for Transport has ramped up the mobile capabilities of its road traffic accident reporting service for police forces across England and Wales Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
Nordic green energy IT strategy gains momentum
The Nordic countries are building strong IT sectors around their green-powered datacentre infrastructures Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2019
Cisco breaks out of physical datacentres to support app-based future
At Cisco Live Europe, extending datacentre capabilities beyond the confines of the physical site to enable app innovation formed the core of a swathe of announcements made by the networking kingpin Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2019
Emergency services organisations ranked slowest public sector cloud adopters in Eduserv poll
Latest research from EduServ and Socitm into public sector cloud adoption trends reveals slow response to cloud calls from the emergency services sector Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2019
AWS now accredited to run protected workloads in Australia
Accreditation from the Australian Cyber Security Centre will enable organisations to store and process sensitive data in the Amazon Web Services Sydney region Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2019
AWS vs Google vs Microsoft: Competition concerns fuel retail war between the big cloud three
The retail market is no slouch when it comes to adopting cloud technologies, but competitive concerns appear to be influencing the cloud-buying decisions of some Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2019
BigCommerce migrates 60,000 merchants from IBM and AWS to Google Cloud Platform
E-commerce platform provider BigCommerce has swapped out IBM and AWS for the Google Cloud Platform to help its users give their customers a faster, more responsive online shopping experience Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2019
Virtus plots £500m colocation expansion with five datacentres planned for Slough and Hayes
Virtus Data Centres is continuing to build out its colocation footprint within the M25, with five facilities set to open during the next two years Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2019
The pitfalls of multicloud network management
Migrating to and managing a multicloud network introduces new complexities into the network. We look at how to avoid the potential pitfalls Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2019
Amazon shareholders demand halt in sales of image recognition tech to US government
Amazon shareholders want its board of directors to halt sales of its image recognition service to US law enforcers unless it can independently verify it's not being misused Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2019
Siemens connects to world’s largest UCC deployment
German technology powerhouse Siemens AG reveals how it unified communications and collaboration for hundreds of thousands of employees worldwide Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2019
Vodafone and IBM prep user clouds for future network tech
Companies expand existing collaboration to enable enterprise customers to prepare for the impact of advanced networking technologies Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2019
Digital Realty and Equinix drive bulk of colocation market M&A activity in 2018, research shows
Latest review of datacentre market mergers and acquisitions reveals uptick in deal volumes, with colocation giants Digital Realty and Equinix leading the way Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2019
AWS pushes MongoDB compatible alternative as licences change
They probably didn't see that coming... MongoDB's switch to server-side licensing may have backfired, as AWS launches an API-compatible version Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2019
Singapore companies gearing up for hybrid cloud
Traditional datacentres are making way for hybrid cloud adoption among Singapore companies, a study finds Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2019
Global hyperscale datacentre growth boom set to continue into 2019, Synergy Research shows
Synergy Research Group's global datacentre market performance tracker reveals which suppliers built the most new server farms in 2018, and where Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2019
AWS ‘does not dominate’ cloud market, claims Amazon’s UK public policy chief
Amazon’s UK director of public policy, Lesley Smith, has told the House of Lords Communications Committee that Amazon is a “prevalent”, rather than “dominant” force in the cloud market Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2019
Alibaba Cloud opens second datacentre in Indonesia
The new and existing datacentres will let Indonesian enterprises deploy mission-critical workloads in multiple availability zones and switch over within seconds Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2019
Growth of on-premise tech hit by enterprise cloud demand in 2018, Synergy Research shows
Growth opportunities for on-premise technologies within the enterprise are starting to feel the pinch from cloud, claims Synergy Research's 2018 market review Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2019
Downtime deterrent: Trustpilot SRE on using infrastructure as code to prevent site outages
Online reviews site Trustpilot has a huge global readership, and here its site reliability engineering manager shares details of how his team help to ensure its services are always on when its users need them Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2019
AWS secures cloud hosting role in UK government Crown Marketplace programme
Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform to play key role in how public sector organisations procure common goods and services Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2019
Equinix to open fourth Singapore datacentre in 2019
The latest investment by Equinix in Singapore comes as datacentre operators look to fill vacant real estate arising from intense market competition between 2017 and 2018 Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2019
ANZ businesses prefer hybrid cloud
Companies in Australia and New Zealand are embracing public cloud, but many still prefer a hybrid IT setup Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2019
M&A in action: How Majestic Wine paired with Naked Wines to fuel cloud-led digital transformation
Find out how the acquisition of online-only wine retailer Naked Wines in 2015 has shaped the digital transformation plans of its parent company Majestic Wine Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2019
Trust is key to Microsoft’s APAC cloud play
A senior Microsoft Asia executive talks up the company’s cloud momentum in the region, how it stands out from the pack, and its priorities in the new year Continue Reading
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31 Dec 2018
Top 10 datacentre stories of 2018
Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 datacentre stories of 2018 Continue Reading
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31 Dec 2018
Top 10 network stories of 2018
2018 was the year when software-defined networking, and more specifically software-defined WANs, took centre stage. We look back at a transformative year for the world of the network manager Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2018
Australia’s ANZ banks on Google Cloud
The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has signed up for the Google Cloud Platform to help its bankers deliver data insights to institutional customers. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2018
Top 10 cloud stories of 2018
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cloud stories of 2018 Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2018
Top 10 Australia IT stories of 2018
Australia continues to cement its position as a leader in mastering and deploying advanced information and communications technology across a large segment of its economy Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2018
Docker management at scale: What enterprises need to know
Docker adoption within enterprises often starts at grass roots level, with developers leading the way, but as deployments scale and become larger in size, problems can occur Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2018
Why VMware is betting big on containers, edge computing and IoT
With the server virtualisation game won, VMware is having to diversify into new areas, with cloud-native computing emerging as a top area of interest for the firm Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2018
Top 10 ASEAN stories of 2018
Organisations across Southeast Asia have been doubling down on efforts to take the lead in digital transformation initiatives Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2018
UK named sixth-biggest consumer of cloud services in EU
European statistics agency’s survey into the cloud usage habits of EU member states reveals the UK to be among the continent’s biggest consumers of off-premise services Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2018
Global server revenue hits record quarterly high as hyperscale demand for datacentre kit soars
Latest worldwide server market tracker from analyst house IDC suggests hyperscale demand for datacentre hardware has fuelled record quarterly revenue growth for the sector Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2018
Christmas charity appeal increases donations with cloud-based comms
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity is using a pop-up cloud contact centre from supplier Sesui to help run its annual Christmas appeal in partnership with the BBC Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2018
High-flying clouds: AWS bucks traditional business growth trends with help from the enterprise
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud juggernaut continues to go from strength to strength from quarter to quarter, but what is fuelling its non-traditional revenue growth trends? Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2018
Hybrid cloud in Australian government removes supplier lock-in
Australian public sector could take the hybrid approach to cloud computing as government’s digital transformation strategy moves ahead Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
Hyperscalers must prep for increase in government regulation and taxation, warns Uptime Institute
Datacentre think tank Uptime Institute claims government concerns about the tightening hold the hyperscalers have on society and the economy will lead to greater measures to improve the sustainability of their operations in 2019 Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2018
OpsRamp skills research highlights cloud hiring challenges of IT managers and CIOs
Research from IT operations platform provider OpsRamp shines a light on the difficulties IT managers face when trying to find staff to help make their digital transformation ambitions a reality Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2018
Intel Cascade Lake vs AMD Rome: Who will rule the datacentre roost in 2019?
Intel and AMD are both making a renewed push into the enterprise datacentre market in 2019, with both set to release new processors. We take a look at what they have to offer Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels declares Oracle data warehouse switch-off as 2018 work highlight
During the closing keynote at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, the CTO of the cloud giant's parent company opened up about the career highs and lows of working for Amazon.com Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2018
Amazon brings public cloud services to enterprise datacentres with AWS Outposts
AWS builds out hybrid cloud play by offering enterprises access to its public cloud services in private datacentres, hosted on the same hardware its own facilities use Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2018
AWS on why it is finally joining the blockchain bandwagon
AWS CEO Andy Jassy opens up about the company’s earlier misgivings about the real user need for blockchain technologies Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2018
Amazon sets about speeding up space data processing in the cloud with AWS Ground Station
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is aiming to take the cost and complexity out of processing space data to make it more readily accessible by colocating managed ground station antennas with its cloud datacentres Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Nov 2018
Cloud clearance: Working out the best way forward
Making sense of who does what in the cloud, and which providers are the best fit for your business, can be a difficult process for enterprises to work through Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2018
CW Nordics: Swedish IT sector advises on election security
The security measures assembled and implemented around the 2018 election in Sweden were devised in consultation with leading actors within the country’s private IT sector. Also read about how Denmark’s ambition to become a leading ocation for hyperscale datacentres is gaining momentum, and why Estonia wants to recruit IT professionals from the UK. Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2018
Singapore government to boost cloud capabilities of SME tech suppliers
Smaller tech firms in the city state can look forward to a new capability development programme to help them build cloud-native applications Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2018
Datacentre expansions fuel record rise in capital expenditure of hyperscale cloud giants
Data from Synergy Research Group shows another huge rise in the capital expenditure of the hyperscale cloud giants, as they rush to expand their global datacentre presence Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2018
Lincolnshire Police signs 10-year cloud control room tech refresh deal with Motorola Solutions
Lincolnshire Police is embracing cloud technologies within its control room environment as it strives to improve the efficiency of its operations Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2018
Unpacking the OpenStack Foundation’s open infrastructure push
OpenStack Foundation’s push to broaden its focus beyond the provision of private and public cloud-supporting open source software is gathering pace, with the emergence of new pilot projects and use cases for its technology Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2018
How Singapore Airlines is flying the digital skies
Top Asian carrier Singapore Airlines has been building a digital foundation to fend off potential disruption, but it is not just the IT team that is leading the charge Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2018
Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene to be replaced by ex-Oracle president Thomas Kurian in early 2019
Having spent three years overseeing Google Cloud's push to become a credible enterprise cloud provider, Diane Greene is leaving the firm in January 2019 to focus on her philanthropic work Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2018
Top IT predictions in APAC in 2019
Edge computing, data management and microservices will play a bigger role in the Asia-Pacific region in 2019 as enterprises reshape their technology architectures to become ‘digitally determined’ organisations Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Nov 2018
Securing the SD-WAN: The next network challenge
Every time an enterprise weighs up whether or not to try SD-WAN, security is an essential part of the picture Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2018
OpenStack Foundation hails innovation benefits of open and inclusive software development
OpenStack CIO Mark Collier predicts the next five to 10 years will see more software development conducted in open, transparent and collaborative ways, as enterprises strive to speed up digital transformation efforts Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2018
OpenStack restates commitment to core cloud platform as 'open infrastructure' push gathers pace
OpenStack Foundation executive chairman Jonathan Bryce used the opening keynote of its user summit to flesh out its open infrastructure proposition, while reinforcing its commitment to creating open source clouds Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2018
AWS CEO Andy Jassy confirms Oracle data warehouse switch-off at Amazon
Months after Oracle CTO Larry Ellison cited Amazon's use of its database tech as proof of its superiority, AWS CEO confirms its parent company is now migrating off it Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2018
Why commercial software providers are buying into cloud native
There is a reason why IBM has announced it will be spending $34bn to buy Red Hat, much like VMware’s acquisition of Heptio Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2018
Australia needs better cloud and data management capabilities
Use of cloud services is soaring in Australia, but a lack of cloud management skills is holding back enterprises from reaping the full benefits of the technology Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2018
Google AI Hub aims to accelerate artificial intelligence project development in enterprises
Google debuts AI Hub to help enterprises get their artificial intelligence projects off the ground faster, as its bid to make the technology accessible to everyone gathers pace Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2018
AWS cloud network architecture could put users at heightened risk of disruption, study claims
A comparison study of AWS, Google and Microsoft's network architectures reveals stark differences in how they process user traffic, ThousandEyes report shows Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2018
CW Benelux: Bikes face scooter challenge in Netherlands
The concept of rental scooters is perfect for the Netherlands, where bicycles are already the most widely used method of transport. Scooter startups see the potential to apply the latest smart technologies to the concept, but regulations could be a barrier. Also in this issue, read how chatbots are taking off with Dutch organisations, with KLM's chatbot a pioneering example, and find out how Dutch bank ING is getting a financial boost from an employee performance management rethink. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2018
Uber backs hybrid cloud as route to business and geographical expansion
Ride-hailing app Uber is rapidly expanding its business interests, which requires an IT infrastructure that can scale just as quickly as its ambitions, according to the company’s head of compute, Dean Nelson Continue Reading