If you’ve been paying close attention to the cloud ecosystem, you might have noticed an intriguing trend: all the major cloud service platforms—AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and even Oracle Cloud—are starting to look surprisingly similar. But why is...
In the modern age of CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment), achieving seamless integration between tools used across cloud and development ecosystems is crucial. Azure DevOps, a powerful platform supporting continuous delivery pipelines, now offers a game-changing capability...
In what some may call a bold move—or a strategic flex—Amazon recently declined to deploy Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), citing serious cybersecurity issues. This decision sent ripples through the tech industry as Amazon, one of the largest players in the digital and cloud landscape...
In an illuminating report from Datadog, the company casts a spotlight on a pressing issue that plagues cloud security: the persistent use of long-lived credentials. These outdated access keys and identity management users present a significant vulnerability across popular cloud service...
In a development that could send ripples through the tech industry, Microsoft has found itself on the defensive against a lawsuit primarily targeting its cloud services pricing practices. Filed in the UK, the lawsuit accuses the technology giant of imposing unfair pricing on customers utilizing...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has formally thrown its hat into the not-so-subtle campaign to wean enterprises off Windows operating systems. In a move that essentially reads as a tech cold war of cloud dominance, AWS unveiled Amazon Q, a suite of generative AI tools squarely aimed at making...
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has just announced a slight delay in releasing its much-anticipated provisional report on the cloud computing sector. Originally earmarked for publication in December 2024, the new date has been shifted to January 2025. While this might sound like...
When it comes to cloud security, you might think you're safe as houses—especially if you’re leaning on the names that dominate the industry. However, a recent study throws a hefty wrench into that confidence, revealing significant gaps in the security capabilities of cloud-native firewalls from...
In the ever-changing world of hyperscale cloud computing, industry titans Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge cloud investment growth. A recent analysis shows these companies jockeying for...
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), renowned for its staunch stance on regulating dominant market players, is reportedly gearing up to announce a range of "behavioral" remedies targeting the cloud infrastructure sector. The tech community is abuzz with speculation that these...
In a bold move that could reshape the landscape of cloud computing in India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to roll out a dedicated cloud platform for the financial sector by 2025. According to recent reports, the RBI's initiative will not only enhance local data storage solutions but...
As technology continuously evolves, so do the tools we rely on. In this week’s AWS Roundup, we reflect on two decades of innovation at Amazon Web Services (AWS), showcase the new capabilities launched recently—including cutting-edge enhancements for streaming and Windows server environments—and...
In the cloud computing arena, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure are two heavyweight contenders, each showcasing powerful tools and services designed to empower businesses across the globe. But when it comes to integration—an essential feature for modern enterprises—one has to wonder...
In the latest showdown among the tech giants, the financial results from the world's three largest cloud computing companies have made headlines. For the third quarter of 2024, Google Cloud emerged as the fastest-growing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) generated the highest total revenue, while...
As cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud head into 2024, they’re not just treading water; they’re making waves in the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI. This trend isn’t just a passing fad; it's a bonanza for companies willing to invest...
The cloud computing landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as the insatiable demand for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads propels Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) into a fierce race to expand their cloud capacities. This surge is not only testing the...
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