Freshworks launches new Data Center in UAE
Freshworks Inc. a cloud-based software-as-a-service company, has launched a new data center, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The data center will serve customers from 72 countries across the region, making UAE the center of Freshworks’ MEA operations. Through this new data center, the company aims to make it […]
Oracle opens second Cloud Region in Singapore
Oracle, a global provider of cloud computing and technology solutions, has opened its second Cloud Region in Singapore to cater to the rapidly growing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud services in the Southeast Asian technology hub. In an official blog on the Oracle website, Francesco Burruano, Oracle Cloud Regions Product Marketing Manager, said, […]
Amazon Partners with the Australian Government to deliver Cloud innovation in National Security & Defence
Amazon today published the following announcement: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has an enduring commitment to driving innovation, economic growth, and digital transformation across Australia, since establishing a local presence with the 2012 launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region. Since then, we’ve collaborated closely with Australian public and private sector organisations to provide secure, […]
ACCC’s investigation into Google’s search services continues as telcos re-evaluate long term deals
As of 4th July 2024 Telstra and Optus have agreed to unwind their long established deals with Google that meant that Android devices sold by the companies had Google’s search services pre-installed and set as the default search function. At 2nd July 2024, the ACCC announced that it had accepted undertakings from Telstra and Optus […]
Inside Indonesia’s Digital Transformation
In many ways, the COVID pandemic acted as a booster shot for internet usage globally. Indonesia witnessed a huge surge in internet usage. There were 212.9 million internet users in Indonesia in 2023, according to government data. In effect, Indonesia’s internet penetration rate stood at 77 percent of the total population. The Indonesian government recognized […]