A new Principled Technologies (PT) study — circulated as a press release and picked up by partner outlets — argues that adopting a single‑cloud approach for AI on Microsoft Azure can produce concrete benefits in performance, manageability, and cost predictability, while also leaving room for...
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RiverMeadow’s announcement that its Workload Mobility Platform now supports Microsoft Azure Local marks a notable development for enterprises weighing VMware alternatives and planning large-scale cloud migrations. The vendor’s pitch—faster migrations, hybrid on‑premises + Azure management...
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TierPoint’s announcement that it has earned the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Private Cloud marks a notable step in the ongoing normalization of Azure-consistent private cloud offerings—and signals that major service providers are now formally recognized for running cloud-native...
Microsoft’s Azure Local is a clear signal that hybrid cloud is no longer a stopgap—it's an operational imperative for many enterprises, and Microsoft has repackaged and extended its Azure Stack HCI lineage into a unified, Azure-native platform designed to run cloud-managed services inside...
Microsoft's ongoing efforts to address antitrust concerns in Europe have encountered significant challenges, particularly in its dealings with the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE). Despite initial agreements aimed at fostering fair competition, recent developments...
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Microsoft has recently introduced significant networking enhancements to its Azure Local hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform, formerly known as Azure Stack HCI. These updates aim to provide a more consistent and secure networking experience across both cloud and edge environments...
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Here’s a summary of the major points from the TechRadar article about Microsoft 365 Local—the on-premise edition of Microsoft 365:
Key Takeaways:
Microsoft 365 Local is a new, fully on-premises solution, designed to meet strict data sovereignty and security requirements.
It is built on Azure...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled "Microsoft 365 Local," a tailored version of its cloud-based productivity suite designed to address the European Union's stringent data protection regulations. This initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment to aligning its services with the EU's General Data...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled "Microsoft 365 Local," a tailored version of its cloud-based productivity suite designed to address the European Union's stringent data sovereignty and privacy regulations. This initiative ensures that European customers' data remains within EU borders, aligning...
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Microsoft is rewriting the rulebook for cloud productivity with the introduction of Microsoft 365 Local, an on-premises variant of its signature productivity suite, specifically designed for sovereign cloud deployments. This bold initiative, first revealed in a June 2025 announcement, reflects...
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The collaboration between Aruba and Microsoft stands as a significant development in the evolving landscape of cloud services and regulatory compliance in Europe. With the rollout of Azure Local in Italy, hosted across Aruba’s sophisticated data centers in Bergamo, Arezzo, and Rome, the...
As businesses grapple with an ever-increasing pace of technological change, partnerships between industry leaders can mark significant turning points in how organizations approach hybrid, multicloud, and edge computing strategies. This is precisely the landscape that Kyndryl and Microsoft are...
Kyndryl, the world’s largest provider of IT infrastructure services, has again expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft, signaling a significant acceleration in hybrid cloud adoption for large enterprises across retail, manufacturing, energy, and healthcare. This development marks a...
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CDW’s journey with Microsoft’s on-premises Azure Local solution is a prime example of how forward-thinking IT leaders are reshaping the hybrid cloud landscape. In today’s world, where digital transformation is not just a buzzword but a business imperative, CDW’s innovative approach demonstrates...
Microsoft seems to be on an unstoppable hybrid cloud crusade, but with its latest offering, Azure Local, it's pressing pause on full-cloud transformation for one critical mission: serving the workloads that just don’t belong anywhere near the elastic embrace of the cloud. Instead, Azure Local...
In a notable excursion that underscores the evolving landscape of cloud computing regulations, representatives from the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers of Europe (CISPE) have journeyed to Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond. This summit, which took place earlier this week, was a crucial...
Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to its hybrid cloud solutions to provide businesses with a new level of flexibility, simplify operations, and reduce reliance on Broadcom's VMware. Announced during its in-house Ignite conference, this renewed effort underpins Microsoft’s clear intent...
At Microsoft Ignite 2024, the tech giant unveiled Azure Local, an ambitious addition to its hybrid and edge computing arsenal. Underpinned by the well-established Azure Arc, Azure Local is much more than a rebranding exercise—it's a consolidation of capabilities and a robust response to the...
In the dynamic world of technology, Microsoft is once again raising the bar with a trio of significant announcements that emerged from the Microsoft Ignite 2024 event. The tech giant has introduced the Azure Local hybrid infrastructure platform, alongside powerful new DPU (Data Processing Unit)...
In the blistering pace of today’s IT environment, where businesses are vying for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a beacon of hope, particularly for those clinging tight to their on-premises infrastructure. Enter DataON, a partner with Microsoft, ushering in an...