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In the ever-escalating war for cloud computing dominance, Oracle just made a bold—and some might say audacious—move: they've gone onto their competitors' "home turf" and declared themselves the fastest, leanest database provider around. If you've been paying attention to the cloud world, this...

The world of cloud computing is a constant battle of titans, a sprawling competition with billions at stake and companies vying to lift the crown. While Amazon Web Services (AWS) has comfortably held the No. 1 spot on the cloud leaderboard for years—like the dominant emperor ruling over vast...

When Oracle announces a new release in its Exadata lineup, it doesn't just aim to be relevant—it aims to disrupt. The Oracle Exadata X11M is the technological mic drop we didn’t know we were waiting for, challenging titans like AWS and Azure directly in their comfort zones—the cloud. If you...

In a surprising yet extremely vital disclosure, Amazon recently released Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) data for several of its AWS cloud regions, paving the way for a more transparent discussion on sustainability within the data center industry. This comes in tandem with existing data already...

Here’s an interesting combination—Microsoft SQL Server operating within the confines of Amazon Web Services (AWS). These two colossal platforms generally sit on opposite sides of the Cloud spectrum. However, when legacy environments refuse to die, sometimes you have to jam that SQL Server into...

In a groundbreaking move within the tech certification landscape, CertificationPractice.com has unveiled their all-new AI-powered cloud certification practice exam platform. The platform boldly steps into the tech training arena with ambitious promises: to transform how IT professionals prepare...

The tech world is constantly evolving, and one of the biggest decisions developers face year after year is choosing the right hosting platform for their projects. Whether you're orchestrating ultra-complex web applications, managing enterprise-grade systems, or simply setting up your online...

The revolution within the tech industry continues at a breathtaking pace, and the latest numbers on global cloud spending only underline its monumental growth. In the latest report from Canalys—a reputable market analysis entity—it has been revealed that cloud infrastructure spending surged by a...

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...