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AWS top of all four regional public cloud markets around the world
Hyperscale

AWS top of all four regional public cloud markets around the world

Leading not just at a global level but also at a regional level, AWS is top of the North America, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America markets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 23rd Jun 2018
Is AI key to maximum profit for retail and FMCG firms?
Supply Chain

Is AI key to maximum profit for retail and FMCG firms?

Retailers including Amazon, Alibaba, Lowe's and Tesco are developing their own AI solutions for automation, analytics and robotics.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Industry heavyweights debate the future at Datacloud Europe 2018
DataCentre infrastructure

Industry heavyweights debate the future at Datacloud Europe 2018

Datacloud Europe kicked off today with a keynote from Schneider Electric's Kevin Brown on the future of the data center industry.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Alibaba's South Asia expansion plans start to take shape
Marketing Technologies

Alibaba's South Asia expansion plans start to take shape

Since its inception in 2012, Daraz has grown into a leading eCommerce company in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Nepal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric rollout reaches Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric rollout reaches Australia

Equinix is set to launch its Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric (ECX Fabric) in Melbourne and Sydney, after its recent expansion into Japan.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Cloud boom continues as giants threaten small operators
Hyperscale

Cloud boom continues as giants threaten small operators

Spending on cloud infrastructure services rose by 51% in Q1 2018, surpassing growth rates of the previous five quarters, according to Synergy Research data.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep
Blockchain

Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep

Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018
Thailand 4.0 picks up speed following Alibaba investment
Marketing Technologies

Thailand 4.0 picks up speed following Alibaba investment

The strategic partnership between the technology giant and the Government of Thailand seeks to push the development of the nation's digital economy.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale
Hyperscale

Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale

Hyperscale operators' capex surged 19% in Q4 2017, hitting $22bn. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are the five biggest spenders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
Alibaba Cloud commits to EU with launch of 8 new products at MWC18
Unified Communications

Alibaba Cloud commits to EU with launch of 8 new products at MWC18

The Chinese giant announced the launch of the new products for Europe at MWC 18, stressing its commitment to the region for the future.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds
Private Cloud

Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds

Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Private Cloud

Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money

New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world's most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce

Alibaba launches a CNY ¥10 billion fund to lift impoverished Jeminay County through eCommerce, enhancing agricultural sales and infrastructure development.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial
Alibaba

Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial

Alibaba solidifies its strategic bond with Ant Financial, acquiring a 33% stake in exchange for intellectual property, ending a lucrative profit-sharing pact.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China
Alibaba

Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China

Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Hyperscale

Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud

Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.

By John Engates • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

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Alibaba opens the door to cloud at Olympic Games showcase
Data Analytics

Alibaba opens the door to cloud at Olympic Games showcase

Alibaba debuts its Olympic Games showcase in Gangneung, illustrating how cloud technology can revolutionise event experiences for fans and athletes alike.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Fusionex wins data management contract with Malaysia Airlines
Cloud Services

Fusionex wins data management contract with Malaysia Airlines

The platform aims to address a challenge thousands of MAB employees currently face – to work and communicate efficiently.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018