Sasha Karen - Author - Channel Asia

Why Salesforce is splitting itself between major public cloud vendors

Hint: it's not just about tapping into a market primed for growth or global expansion.

Oracle announces Cloud Infrastructure API Gateway

Oracle’s Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) application program interface (API) Gateway service has been released, but only via limited availability.

AWS DataSync price slashed by over two-thirds

Users of AWS' DataSync can transfer data for less after the service has seen a reduction in price of 68 per cent to USD$0.0125 per-gigabyte.

Microsoft releases Azure Cost Management for CSPs

After months of teasing its availability, Microsoft has released Azure Cost Management for partners that have onboarded their customers to the new Microsoft Customer Agreement.

Google acquires CloudSimple to improve VMware integration

Google has acquired VMware vSphere private cloud infrastructure provider CloudSimple, allowing for Google to provide fully-integrated VMware migration.

Ingram Micro names Diego Utge as APAC group president

Ingram Micro has promoted Diego Utge to the roles of executive vice president and group president of Asia Pacific.

Dell reveals new service offering, autonomous infrastructure system

The vendor talks up a bunch of new offerings for partners to sink their teeth into.

Microsoft focuses on user experience with Azure portal updates

Microsoft has added 10 new updates to its Azure portal in an effort to improve user experience on the platform.

ArrowSphere updated with added functionality

Arrow Electronics has updated its multi-tier cloud platform ArrowSphere with added functionality for partners to create tailored multi-vendor solutions.

Microsoft Ignite 2019 sparks more Azure features, new and updated products

The Microsoft Ignite conference for 2019 has revealed a number of new and updated products, including new functionality for Azure.

Proofpoint to acquire Observe IT for $225M

Proofpoint has entered into an agreement to acquire insider threat management platform developer Observe IT for US$225 million.

Microsoft reveals updated features for Azure CSP program

Microsoft has revealed the features available for Azure in its updated cloud solution provider program, which is now live.

Global smartphone shipments on the rise

Research firm Canalys has found global smartphone shipments grew 1 per cent in Q3 of 2019, reversing two years of declines.

Channel a “new catalyst” for hyperscale cloud service providers

Analysis from research firm Canalys has stressed the importance of channel partners for the cloud industry.

Google Cloud introduces BYOIP address for application cloud migration

Enterprises looking to move applications to Google Cloud can retain their original IP address under the Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) address feature.

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