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Cloudera launches new data warehousing for hybrid cloud

Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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Cloudera analytics general manager Anupam Singh says hybrid is the new norm for data warehouses, leaving first-gen facilities behind.
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Service providers must act now to stay relevant in a cloud-first world

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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Gartner says if the majority of providers don't act now, in five year's time 75 percent of today's IT service providers will become irrelevant.
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Interxion and Google partner to offer direct GCP connectivity

Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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Interxion is adding to its lineup of cloud providers with new dedicated access to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) across its Europe footprint.
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Gartner - IaaS public cloud services market grew 29.5% in 2017

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Amazon is still on top, but Alibaba's investment strategy is giving the company huge potential for global growth.
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Battle in the cloud: AWS still on top but Google is starting to flex

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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AWS remains the top cloud infrastructure provider, but rival Microsoft Azure is growing faster and closing the market share gap, according to Canalys.
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Competition's heating up: Google unveils hybrid cloud solution

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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It's clear that this release from Google is part of an attempt to bolster its hybrid cloud strategy amidst fierce rivalry.
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Sophos new server security offering defends 'cybercrime bullseye'

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server, a new server security solution that uses deep learning to combat the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
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Microsoft Cloud drives record fourth quarter results

Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Microsoft reports impressive Q2 results with revenue of $30.1bn, up 17%, and operating income of $10.4bn, up 35%.
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AvantiGas opts for UK-based Six Degrees in multi-cloud transformation

Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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The deal will see Six Degrees building and hosting the international company's data and IT services on a multi-cloud platform across 16 countries.
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IBM and Commvault partner for simplified data protection

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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IBM Business Resiliency Services will offer its customers the opportunity to deploy Commvault software on-premises, in the cloud, and in data centres.
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“Painful blindspot” addressed by ThousandEyes' new multi-cloud solution

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The meteoric rise of multi-cloud environments has seen demand for more visibility, as well as a significant change in the traditional data centre.
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Microsoft announces first cloud investment in Norway data centres

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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Microsoft has made its first data centre investment in the Norway after revealing plans to add two cloud data centres to its Nordic footprint.
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HPE enables full software stack at the edge, announces increased storage offerings

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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The Edgeline solutions enable customers to run unmodified enterprise-class applications and management software from edge to cloud.
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Pulse Secure extends secure access portfolio for Microsoft Azure

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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The latest cloud-based PSAs allow enterprises to adapt their secure access framework to support evolving application environments.
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Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS

Tue, 29th May 2018
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Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.
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Equinix: Is GDPR overhyped?

Fri, 25th May 2018
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As GDPR's May 25th debut causes anxiety about compliance, Equinix asserts its vital role in aiding firms navigate the new data protection landscape.
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Commvault extends data management capabilities for Office 365

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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Service provider and systems integrator (SI) partners are now able to expand their service portfolio to cover Office 365 migrations and protection.
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Is your business ready to talk chatbots?

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Is your business ready for chatbots? CIOs must embrace these virtual assistants, with more than 50% of enterprises projected to invest heavily by 2021.
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Equinix continues global expansion with Microsoft collaboration

Tue, 8th May 2018
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The interconnection and data centre company has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to provide direct connectivity to twenty cities globally.
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Channel agrees popular IaaS solutions are the future of cloud

Fri, 4th May 2018
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​New research from Ingram Micro Cloud has uncovered an opportunity for channel partners to take advantage of with the top 3 IaaS vendors.