cloud connectivity

When the digital world’s humming infrastructure stutters, the effects are both immediate and widespread. Such was the case this Thursday, when a significant outage originating from Google Cloud rippled through the internet, flattening a range of essential services from Cloudflare to globally...

The telecommunications industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, with progress defined not merely by incremental improvements in infrastructure but by foundational shifts in operational philosophy. As new waves of innovation crest—analog to digital, 3G to 5G, copper to cloud—the convergence of TM...

In a digital landscape where seamless, secure, and scalable connectivity is critical for businesses of all sizes, BBIX—a subsidiary of Softbank recognized for spearheading innovations in internet exchange—has taken a major step forward in network interconnectivity. The company recently announced...

Microsoft’s ongoing refinement of Windows 11 continues to be shaped by its two core mandates: meeting the needs of modern organizations and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered computing. The May 2025 updates to Windows 11 deliver fresh security innovations, management...

BBIX, a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp., has announced the expansion of its Open Connectivity eXchange (OCX) service to include Microsoft Azure at NEC's Inzai Data Center in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. This development, effective April 25, 2025, enhances the cloud connectivity options available to OCX...

Another widespread outage has once again brought Microsoft 365 services—including Teams, Outlook, and other core productivity tools—to a standstill for millions of users globally, prompting mounting concerns about the reliability of the world’s most widely adopted cloud productivity suite...

Navigating the Systems Administrator Salary Landscape in 2025: Pay, Skills, and Career Growth In the fast-moving world of IT, the role of the systems administrator remains pivotal but increasingly complex. Tasked with managing intricate network systems, guaranteeing cybersecurity compliance, and...

When deploying applications to Microsoft Azure, developers and IT administrators often find themselves quickly securing code and dependencies, but may fail to give the same rigorous attention to securing the underlying network. This oversight is dangerous, especially as cloud-based microservices...

Microsoft’s announcement to end support for its Remote Desktop app by May 27, 2025 marks the end of an era for many users and organizations who have relied on this familiar utility for years. The move, which pushes users toward the newer Windows App, signals not just a simple software transition...

If you've been anywhere near the throbbing heart of enterprise IT lately, you’ve probably caught wind of the buzzwords ricocheting off the walls of boardrooms and data centers: “Cloud on-ramp,” “ExpressRoute,” “Digital Realty,” and, perhaps most exciting for local infrastructure geeks...

SoftBank’s internet exchange subsidiary BBIX and the ever-strategic network solution provider BBSakura Networks are getting cozy with NEC’s Inzai Data Center, officially adding it as a "Cloud Connection" point for the OCX private cloud. In less technical parlance, imagine your digital traffic...

Three’s the magic number, especially when it comes to cloud on-ramps, and Digital Realty seems to know it. The colocation and data center behemoth has just unboxed three shiny new Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute cloud on-ramps in its portfolio, a move that’s less “hey, neat!” and more “this could...

Trust the cloud to be the only place in IT where you can still get away with selling the same old soup as “new and improved” every year—and occasionally, you might even throw in some alphabet soup called “AI” for extra flavor. Let’s leap into the glowing halls of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure...

Microsoft has long been known for its rigorous attention to security and user experience—and the latest update to Windows 11 speaks volumes about that commitment. Recently, Microsoft has taken decisive steps to prevent users from bypassing the Microsoft account requirement during the operating...

TelCables West Africa has entered into a transformative partnership with Megaport to enhance cloud connectivity across Africa—a move that could reshape the continent’s digital infrastructure. With growing demand for reliable cloud computing and digital services, this collaboration is set to...

Microsoft is decisively closing the door on one of the few remaining loopholes for installing Windows 11 without creating a Microsoft Account, reflecting a broader shift toward a fully connected ecosystem. Recent developments in a Windows Insider Preview—announced on March 28, 2025—confirm that...

Telcables West Africa is paving the way for a digital revolution in connectivity with its new “super digital highway” to the United States and Europe. This bold initiative—crafted in collaboration with global cloud orchestration specialist Megaport and underpinned by the robust Angola Cables...

NexGen Networks is taking a bold step into the future of digital healthcare by launching its dedicated subsidiary, NexGen Healthcare. In an era marked by rapid digital transformation, hospitals and healthcare providers are increasingly turning to resilient, high-speed network solutions to power...

Securing your Azure-deployed applications is much like fortifying a medieval castle—every gate, corridor, and tower must be defended to keep unwanted visitors at bay. In this deep-dive, we explore how to use Terraform code to ensure that your Azure solutions are not only functionally robust but...

Microsoft and DE-CIX Join Forces to Tackle Cloud Connectivity Challenges In an industry-moving development, Microsoft has partnered with DE-CIX, one of the world’s leading Internet Exchange operators, to address persistent cloud connectivity challenges that hamper business productivity. The...