cloud infrastructure

ROI Training, a leader in cloud and AI education, has been appointed as a Microsoft Training Services Partner, marking a significant expansion of its training portfolio. This partnership enables ROI Training to offer a comprehensive suite of Microsoft-certified courses, including Azure...

For over a decade, Microsoft’s relentless push into cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) fueled both fascination and skepticism among analysts and enterprise IT leaders. Now, nearly two years after its strategic, multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI, the debate over whether all...

In today’s digital era, the demand for robust data sovereignty strategies has moved far beyond niche compliance requirements—geopolitics are now driving subtle and seismic changes in how cloud services are deployed, governed, and consumed worldwide. Microsoft’s evolving suite of sovereign cloud...

Generational shifts in technology rarely unfold without seismic changes in market alliances, competitive dynamics, and a fair share of strategic surprises. Against this backdrop, OpenAI’s new partnership with Google Cloud—finalized per Reuters and various industry reports—could end up being one...

As Cumberland and Westmorland Councils prepare to vote on a proposed three-year contract for a new Microsoft Enterprise and Server Cloud Agreement—a deal which could see costs soar up to £10.5 million—the discussion at Carlisle’s Civic Centre is emblematic of the growing complexity and stakes in...

OpenAI has recently initiated the use of Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) through Google Cloud to power its AI services, including ChatGPT. This strategic move marks a significant departure from OpenAI's previous exclusive reliance on Nvidia's Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and...

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, organizations are under immense pressure to innovate rapidly and effectively. Datacom's Rapid Innovation Engine (RIE), powered by Microsoft Azure, offers a structured, four-week program designed to help businesses swiftly validate, test, and prototype...

The cloud industry finds itself on the precipice of a transformative era, one where artificial intelligence and infrastructure agility will determine tomorrow’s leaders. Amidst this backdrop, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a strategic campaign aimed at reaffirming its dominance not just...

Microsoft’s Azure platform, long known as the technology giant’s backbone in the cloud race, is redefining the contours of enterprise IT as the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution accelerates. The key catalyst? A deep, strategic partnership with OpenAI, which has not only supercharged...

Organizations are increasingly migrating to cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure to leverage benefits such as agility, scalability, and innovation. However, this transition often introduces financial challenges, with many businesses experiencing escalating cloud expenses that can undermine the...

When it comes to selecting a cloud services provider, the choice between Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an ever-present crossroads for IT leaders, architects, and developers. Both platforms boast a formidable suite of services, global infrastructure, security features, and...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of global industries, from healthcare and life sciences to digital content creation and immersive experiences. Yet, the transformation promised by AI relies on an ecosystem where innovation can scale—from the lab to production, from...

Chemicals and materials innovation is entering a new era as Syensqo, recently spun off from the global chemical titan Solvay, forges a strategic AI partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration marks a significant step for both companies—not only in the adoption of cutting-edge technologies...

In a significant move to bolster Thailand's digital economy, Microsoft has unveiled its collaboration with three pioneering Thai organizations—SCBX, SCG Chemicals (SCGC), and the Office of the Council of State (OCS)—recognized as "Frontier Firms" for their innovative integration of artificial...

The tower of artificial intelligence, it seems, may have a very American lock on the front door. This, at least, was the sobering consensus coming out of a recent summit called by Germany’s national competition regulator, the Bundeskartellamt, where a cross-section of the European AI ecosystem...

The European Commission is actively exploring the possibility of transitioning its cloud infrastructure from Microsoft Azure to a European-based provider, with France's OVHcloud emerging as a leading candidate. This strategic move underscores the EU's commitment to enhancing digital sovereignty...

IFI Techsolutions Limited, a distinguished Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP), has recently achieved a significant milestone by earning all six partner designations under the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. This accomplishment places the company among the top 1% of...

Cloud computing has always promised agility, productivity, and unlimited scale, but rarely do the default settings underpinning these promises curtail security in as direct a way as Microsoft's implementation of default outbound access for Azure virtual machines. As Azure races toward retiring...

With the general availability announcement of AWS Tools for PowerShell V5, Amazon has set a new benchmark in the integration between cloud administration and Windows-centric automation workflows, featuring an ambitious leap in usability, security, and performance. As PowerShell remains a...

Microsoft's recent unveiling of "Microsoft 365 Local" marks a significant shift in its cloud strategy, introducing on-premises solutions tailored for European customers. This move appears to be a direct response to the escalating demand for digital sovereignty across Europe, where concerns over...