The Ultimate Guide to Public Cloud

2026 · Australian Edition

Public Cloud refers to cloud computing services offered over the public internet, providing organisations and individuals with scalable and flexible access to computing resources such as servers, storage, and applications without the need for on-premises infrastructure.

This topic encompasses a wide range of developments, including advances in infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings from major providers. Recent stories highlight how companies leverage public cloud to enhance data management, security, and artificial intelligence capabilities, as well as address challenges related to hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Readers can explore insights on cloud adoption trends, innovations such as AI integration, collaborations between cloud providers and industry leaders, and the evolving security landscape. Whether you are considering public cloud for business transformation or interested in the latest technological advancements, exploring stories under this tag provides valuable knowledge about the future of cloud computing.

Australian Public Cloud news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Public Cloud · Firewalls
Today
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Public Cloud · Virtualisation
Last week
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
Gartner · Public Cloud · Storage
Last month
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
IDC · Public Cloud · Network Infrastructure
Last month
Temenos gains Microsoft AI Cloud core banking status
CCS Insight · Public Cloud · SaaS
Last month
Expert columns
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
By Mark Graham of Inde
Last week
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards
By Pieter DeGunst of Tecala Group
Last month
Inference-as-a-service is the secret sauce behind a new breed of AI companies
By Petar Bielovich General Manager - Data and Analytics and Diego Nievas Chief Technology Officer – Managed Services of Atturra
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
SD-WAN is the SASE foundation enterprises can't ignore
By Cornelius Mare of Fortinet Australia
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Love at first byte: The infrastructure behind your Valentine's match
By Samuel Liu of Equinix
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
By Vincent Hwang of Fortinet
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Rethinking cloud choices in the age of AI
By Pieter Kraan of Leaseweb Singapore, Hong Kong & Australia
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
More than a buzzword: How strategic partnerships power real digital transformation
By Alex Coates of Interactive
Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten
By David Land of Gigamon
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Reinventing the Network for the AI era
By Mina Mousa of Extreme Networks
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Recalibrating hybrid cloud security in the age of AI: The need for deep observability
By David Land of Gigamon
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Right work, right place: cloud rebalancing holds potential for every enterprise
By Chris Weber of HPE South Pacific
Wed, 28th May 2025
Why enterprises can't afford to ignore cloud optimisation in 2025
By Peter Chambers of AMD
Tue, 27th May 2025
Defending the Cloud from the Edge
By Guy Brown of Fastly
Fri, 23rd May 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards
Discussing Cloud Services
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Recent news
Cognizant launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Cast AI report finds 5% GPU use in Kubernetes clusters
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Peer Software expands partner programme for hybrid file data
About Storage
2 days ago
Wasabi secures USD $250 million credit facility from Bain
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Fortinet wins Google Cloud 2026 Partner award for security
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
Vultr, SUSE & Dell launch open AI Kubernetes stack
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
Azul momentum surges as enterprise Java demand jumps
About Cloud Services
Last week
Dtcc expands cloud first push with AWS & Microsoft
About Cloud Services
Last week
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
About Cloud Services
Last week
Kyndryl launches sovereignty services as concerns grow
About Cloud Services
Last week
Catalogic adds web NDMP management & encryption controls
About Storage
This month
Cloudera updates hybrid platform to support AI growth
About Cloud Services
This month
Nutanix adds AI & cloud tools amid infrastructure push
About Storage
This month
SIOS maps spring webinars on cloud & SQL resilience
About Cloud Services
This month
CloudCasa joins Nutanix Kubernetes platform partner catalog
About Software-as-a-Service
This month
Job moves
Nasuni names new CTO & CFO to drive AI data growth
Move at HP
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Leaseweb names Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Leaseweb names Jan Willem des Tombe to lead global ties
Move at Leaseweb
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Tenable hires Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky as CTO
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Robert Herjavec joins Zetaris as Executive Director of Global Strategy
Move at Cisco
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires
Move at Kordia
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
CI&T Australia hires new leads for data & cloud practices
Move at Atlassian
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Goodman Group appoints Giles Proctor as VP of Data Centres
Move at Equinix
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Advent One appoints Jason Dixon as new CEO, John Twine shifts role
Move at IBM
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new media GM
Move at Amazon Web Services
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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