cloud industry

Microsoft’s most recent announcement of its European Sovereign Cloud Initiative is nothing short of a milestone for the technology giant, Europe’s digital landscape, and the ongoing evolution of cloud compliance and security worldwide. For many Windows users and IT professionals, this move feels...

In a development that few industry observers could have predicted just a year ago, the cloud computing landscape is being redefined by a partnership that brings together two of artificial intelligence’s biggest rivals: Google and OpenAI. What began as a footnote in the unfolding AI arms race now...

A hush fell over the global digital landscape as a significant outage swept through Google Cloud, sending shockwaves far beyond the corridors of the tech giant itself. On Thursday, hundreds of high-profile internet services experienced turbulence as Google’s cloud infrastructure—a backbone...

Fortude’s ascent in the digital transformation ecosystem has made headlines again with the announcement of its second Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Azure Digital and App Innovation. As organizations worldwide seek robust cloud-native architectures, this accolade not only elevates...

Chiron IT’s achievement of official status as a Microsoft Certified Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) marks a significant milestone for the organization and signals a notable development in the world of enterprise software, cloud computing, and digital transformation. This recognition...

Amazon Web Services, the global leader in cloud computing, has taken a significant step toward greater transparency and customer empowerment with the launch of its centralized Product Lifecycle page. This new resource, which aggregates crucial information about service trajectories—including...

When a major leak at Microsoft’s Build developer conference inadvertently revealed the financial contours of its cloud partnership with retail titan Walmart, it wasn’t just an accidental slip—it was a window into the quietly intensifying competition at the pinnacle of enterprise cloud computing...

Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding the general availability of the Malaysia West cloud region marks a watershed moment in the country’s journey toward becoming a digital and AI powerhouse in Southeast Asia. With an ambitious vision—backed by billions in investment, strategic partnerships...

Microsoft, one of the world’s most influential technology companies, faces continual scrutiny over the societal impact of its products—particularly in times of armed conflict. With ongoing violence in Gaza generating intense global concern, allegations recently surfaced suggesting that...

The recent failure of Microsoft to deliver a special version of Azure for European Union (EU) cloud providers has brought its ongoing conflict with the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers of Europe (CISPE) back into sharp focus. More than just a missed deadline, this episode underscores the...

As cloud computing continues its transformation from an efficiency-driven backroom technology into the critical infrastructure at the core of business innovation, industry leaders are increasingly pivoting towards adaptive solutions. The recent announcement that Kyndryl, a premier provider of...

Microsoft’s cloud computing practices have landed squarely in the regulatory and industry spotlight, following the release of a provocative, Google-funded report that accuses the Redmond giant of using its unrivaled dominance in “must-have” software, like Windows Server, to skew the evolution of...

Microsoft's dominance in the cloud computing market has come under intense scrutiny, with allegations that its practices may be stifling competition and innovation. A recent report, funded by Google, accuses Microsoft of leveraging its "super-dominant position" in essential software like Windows...

Microsoft is currently embroiled in a significant legal battle in the United Kingdom, facing a £1 billion class-action lawsuit over its cloud computing licensing practices. The case, filed by competition lawyer Dr. Maria Luisa Stasi, alleges that Microsoft imposed higher licensing fees on UK...

Cloud computing remains the linchpin of the enterprise technology landscape, and the race for dominance among hyperscalers has never been more closely watched. Microsoft Azure’s first-quarter performance has reignited intense debate about the shifting balance of power in the public cloud sector...

In the rapidly evolving cloud computing landscape, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a formidable contender, challenging the long-standing dominance of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and outpacing Google Cloud in market share growth. This shift underscores Azure's strategic advancements and the...

In a rapidly evolving landscape defined by digital transformation and relentless competition, Microsoft’s Azure has emerged as the uncontested protagonist among cloud service providers. Registering a remarkable 34% growth rate in the recent fiscal quarter, Azure not only reinforced its position...

Azure’s most recent quarterly performance has reignited debate in both the investment community and the broader IT ecosystem, as Microsoft’s cloud platform not only posted industry-leading growth but managed to outpace rivals Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud on multiple critical...

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform has recently outpaced its primary competitors, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud, in growth metrics, sparking discussions among analysts about the underlying factors contributing to this trend. Azure's Growth Performance In the third quarter ending March...

The accelerating momentum behind Microsoft Azure in the cloud computing arms race has become one of the more remarkable plot twists of 2025. A few short years ago, most analysts would have pegged Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the unassailable leader, with Google Cloud Platform the perennial—but...