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AI is everywhere. Are you ready?
|“We’re not ready for AI, but we’re doing it anyway.” So said the majority of respondents to the 2024 CIO Edge Survey, with just 9% of Australian organisations claiming they are at least somewhat ready for AI. Meanwhile, a whopping 30% are ...
Broadcom Pinnacle Partner Announcement
|Macquarie Cloud Services Selected as VMware by Broadcom Pinnacle Partner In the wake of significant industry changes following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, Macquarie Cloud Services is committed to supporting Australian businesses as...
What are the benefits of using Azure Virtual Desktop (and who should use it)?
|You might be sick of hearing this, but our working lives have well and truly changed over the past few years. In particular, more of us are working remotely or with flexibility. That has put enormous pressure on us IT types to adapt and be flexible ...
Broadcom's Acquisition of VMware and Its Impact.
|Broadcom‘s recent acquisition of VMware marks a significant shift in the cloud and virtualization landscape. This strategic change will reshape the way Australian businesses access and leverage VMware products and services. Understanding these chan...
Macquarie Cloud Services Launches Global - First Azure Marketplace SaaS Offering
|Macquarie Guard to remove barriers and provide AI-powered guardrails for Microsoft Azure customers to boost innovation and optimise cloud spend. Macquarie Cloud Services, part of Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ), today launched a global-first...
Three ways Artificial Intelligence will impact Cyber Security.
|Lately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere. Of course, we technology professionals have been talking the talk about AI for years. However, since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, discussions about AI and its possible applications (...
Azure infrastructure management: Best practices (and how to implement them).
|As a user of Microsoft Azure, you don’t need to know every detail about managing your cloud infrastructure to get the best possible outcomes (if you have the right partner supporting you – more on that a bit later). However, if you know nothing e...
Three best practices for managing your Azure cost.
|It’s a common misconception that cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure are always more cost-effective than their on-premise or private cloud counterparts. After all, you’re eliminating the heavy expenditure associated with hardware, hypervis...
Foundational Considerations for Securing Your Azure Environment
|How to secure your Microsoft Azure environment At Macquarie Cloud Services, our appreciation for Microsoft Azure runs deep, driven by a multitude of compelling factors. Its capabilities provide a seamless and cost-effective pathway to the cloud, b...
Want a really good cyber security strategy? Skip to the end.
|If you’re finding it difficult to develop a consistent cyber security strategy, you’re not alone. The current landscape is a complex one – and that makes it hard for leaders to take a few big steps backwards to think strategically. Meanwhile...