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Microsoft’s abrupt disconnection of Nayara Energy, a major Indian oil refinery operator, from its cloud services sent ripples throughout the global tech and energy sectors—a move spurred not by technical woes, but by geopolitical sanctions issued by the European Union. The incident, emblematic of the growing friction between international trade, national sovereignty, and the dominance of US-based cloud providers, exposed a set of operational vulnerabilities and ignited urgent questions about...

Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has initiated an antitrust investigation into Microsoft following a formal complaint from Norwegian browser developer Opera. The complaint alleges that Microsoft's practice of pre-installing its Edge browser as the default on Windows devices unfairly restricts competition in the browser market. Background Opera's grievance centers on Microsoft's bundling of Edge with its Windows operating system. The company contends that this...

Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 marks a significant shift for users worldwide, including those in South Africa. This decision necessitates immediate attention to ensure continued security and functionality of computing systems. Implications of Windows 10 End of Support Post-14 October 2025, Microsoft will cease providing: Security updates: Without these, systems become vulnerable to malware and cyberattacks. Technical support: Users will no longer...

A subtle yet unmistakable shift is underway in the PC gaming world—a space long dominated by Windows—thanks to fresh data from Valve’s July 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey. While Windows retains a formidable 95.1% market share among Steam users, Linux, most notably via SteamOS and the ubiquitous Steam Deck, is carving out its own devoted slice of the community. What started as a niche experiment with controller-friendly Linux builds has snowballed, opening cracks in Microsoft’s iron...

Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 11 SE by October 2026 marks the closing chapter of a bold, if short-lived, experiment in the educational technology market. Announced through official channels, the company’s move means security updates, software improvements, and technical support will cease for this lightweight operating system, leaving schools and students—its primary user base—at a crucial crossroads. Background: What Was Windows 11 SE? Debuting in 2021, Windows 11 SE was...

Making the switch to Windows 11 has been heralded as a leap forward in not only aesthetics and functionality, but also in built-in security—a claim that warrants closer scrutiny. As the world’s most widely used operating system gradually shifts from Windows 10 to Windows 11, users and industry professionals alike are grappling with questions about whether this move truly delivers more robust protection against modern threats. The reality is nuanced: while Windows 11 introduces several...

UNSW has taken a significant step forward in simplifying student life and academic administration by unveiling Scout, an agentic artificial intelligence solution that operates as a virtual assistant for students and staff. As a project designed by the Educational Technology Support team and powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI, Scout offers fast, intuitive access to critical university information, addressing a longstanding challenge within higher education: the overwhelming volume and...

Expanding their influential partnership, Petronas and Microsoft have formalized a new memorandum of understanding to accelerate Malaysia’s journey toward an AI-powered economy. The collaboration promises transformative innovation at the intersection of digital technology and sustainable energy, poised to lift Malaysia’s standing as a regional leader in artificial intelligence and data-driven capabilities. Rarely has a partnership brought together such heavyweight expertise with an explicit...

North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group has returned to the international cyber stage with worrying new tactics. In a move that marks a tactical shift from sheer disruption to subtle infiltration, recent research reveals the group is seeding malware-laden open source software, bringing fresh urgency to concerns surrounding software supply chain threats. Security analysts warn that these operations are not isolated incidents. Hundreds of fake free and open source (FOSS) development tools...

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The staggering surge in artificial intelligence investment has reached unprecedented heights, with Silicon Valley's top players funneling hundreds of billions of dollars into AI-centric infrastructures and solutions. Recent quarterly earnings underscore how these strategic wagers are already realigning corporate priorities and laying groundwork for the next generation of technological innovation and economic dominance. Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet now stand at the epicenter of a...

As emergency services across the globe face a surge in operational demands and heightened expectations for rapid, reliable response, the race to modernize IT service management (ITSM) infrastructure is on. Against the backdrop of relentless workload fluctuations, budgetary constraints, and ever-escalating cyber threats, many blue light organizations are charting a new course—one that leans on the deep integration, security, and agility of the Microsoft cloud ecosystem. At the heart of this...

Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to move Windows 10 users onto Windows 11 continues to spark discussion among enthusiasts, power users, and enterprise IT alike. Recently, the company published an in-depth support article that finally sheds official light on one of the most frustrating parts of the upgrade process: the abrupt upgrade blocks that prevent many systems from transitioning smoothly to the latest OS. These safeguard holds have kept certain devices sidelined for well over a year—even as...

An unmistakable shift is reshaping the SaaS landscape as organizations around the world rethink their digital toolkits, prioritizing efficiency and consolidation over sheer quantity. In a year marked by economic headwinds and growing demands for operational simplicity, companies are scrutinizing their software stacks, retiring redundant licenses, and embracing platforms that do more with less. The results of a recent analysis by DesignRush, spotlighting the Great SaaS List 2025, reveal which...

A flurry of newly surfaced images and documentation has finally revealed the true face of one of Microsoft's boldest—yet most elusive—hardware ambitions: the purist, Windows-powered Surface Duo, codenamed Andromeda. Initially conceived as a successor to the aging Windows Phone line, Andromeda represented not just an incremental update, but a radical reimagining of what mobile computing could become. After years shrouded in secrecy and speculation, the unveiling of real Andromeda prototypes...

Microsoft’s most recent financial and strategic moves have simultaneously captivated its investor base and seeded fresh doubts among more contrarian market voices. While the tech titan’s past decade has been a showcase of transformative growth—driven by cloud expansion, enterprise software dominance, and rapid AI adoption—an emerging perspective suggests the future may not be as lucrative as the past. Despite its continued status as a market leader, Microsoft’s valuation, capital expenditure...

Dual-booting between Linux and Windows, or even between two distinct Linux distributions, offers the best of both worlds—the versatility of Linux and the familiarity or specialized needs addressed by Windows. Yet, every dual-booter at some point confronts a daunting scenario: suddenly, one of the installed operating systems no longer appears at boot, or worse, the bootloader itself is missing or corrupted. Central to avoiding and resolving these issues is a deep understanding of...

Microsoft’s latest financial results reveal a story deeper and more nuanced than the headlines of artificial intelligence alone. While much attention has been given to their aggressive AI push, it’s the company’s mastery of traditional enterprise services and cloud infrastructure that has fueled its recent market outperformance. New data emerging from market intelligence platforms underscores this broadened dominance, illustrating why Microsoft’s business model and competitive posture have...

It's a pivotal era for Microsoft Windows as the world's most widely used operating system continues to shape digital life for over a billion users worldwide. With a rapidly evolving technology landscape and artificial intelligence now at the core of operating system development, Windows is embracing faster, smarter updates—transforming not just the user experience, but the very strategy behind the operating system's future. With new milestones like the Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 updates and...

Microsoft’s ascent to a near-trillion-dollar market cap has fueled unprecedented enthusiasm among investors, analysts, and industry observers alike, a euphoria entirely understandable given its relentless innovation in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software. Yet as Wall Street’s price targets stretch into the stratosphere, with some models forecasting share prices above $900—and even scenarios envisioning astronomical valuation multiples—the sobering reality is...