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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...
Trust no one, assume the worst and prepare for anything: Zero Trust explainer
|They say trust is the foundation of every good relationship. And in many ways it’s also true in the world of cyber security. You’re hardly going to give someone access to your network if you don’t trust them to do the right thing. In years g...
Leveraging Microsoft Azure for Enhanced Cyber Security
|In today’s tech-driven world, cloud computing has become an indispensable part of almost any business. Among the myriad of cloud platforms available, Microsoft Azure stands out as an exceptional choice, especially if you’re keen on adopting Infra...
How to protect your business from ransomware attacks: Part 2
|Before you read this article, we recommend checking out part one in the series – How to protect your business from ransomware attacks. Or, if you’d like the highlights: Ransomware attacks are on the rise. It’s time for all businesses, large...
How to protect your business from ransomware attacks: Part 1
|Up until a few years ago, the word “ransom” probably brought to mind images of old-fashioned kidnappers who leave behind notes demanding suitcases full of unmarked currency – “and don’t even think about calling the police!”. However, in 2...