Data Hosting stories

ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

NetSuite’s cloud ERP suits New Zealand’s small to medium businesses well, with scalable solutions meeting complex needs beyond basic accounting packages.

Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.

Alexi has launched its Workflow Library, offering 100+ AI workflows to automate tasks and boost efficiency in law firms across various practice areas.

ELMO Software has appointed Mei Ching Koon as Chief Marketing Officer to boost growth and strengthen its HR tech presence in Australia and New Zealand.

The new AWS Auckland region eases cloud adoption in New Zealand, addressing data security and sovereignty concerns while boosting innovation and reliability.

Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand’s edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.

Government agencies adopt AI-powered hybrid observability to enhance digital services securely, ensuring compliance and agility without increasing costs.

HR leaders must prepare solid ROI, cost, and risk data to convince finance teams that HR software is a strategic investment, not just a cost centre.

RETN has upgraded its Lithuanian network ring, boosting capacity to 500G across key cities and enhancing links to Baltic and major European hubs.

A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.

Figma will offer data residency in Australia by late 2025 and launch Governance+ security tools to boost compliance for enterprises locally.

The data centre colocation market is set to nearly double from USD $104.2bn in 2025 to USD $204.4bn by 2030, driven by AI and hybrid cloud demand.

A survey of 1,000+ UK IT leaders revealed 83% fear geopolitical risks may threaten control over their data and 61% prioritise data sovereignty strategically.

Vertiv has partnered with Oxigen to create Spain's largest data centre in Sant Cugat del Vallès, spanning 6,000 square metres and optimised for energy efficiency.

Macquarie Technology Group first company to certify all data centres and cloud services under the DTA's Hosting Certification Framework.

ClickUp is expanding its investment in APAC with localised data hosting in response to its regional growth and innovation.

Telstra Ventures has invested in cloud-storage company Qiniu, whose technology enables customers to collect, store and analyse 'huge' amounts of data.

Cloud solutions offer flexibility and cost savings for business continuity, but aren't a one-size-fits-all fix. CIOs still juggle risk and budget.