Microsoft’s Q4 earnings were a watershed moment for Azure — the company disclosed that Azure’s annual run rate has topped $75 billion, cloud revenue for the quarter rose to $46.7 billion, and Azure’s year‑over‑year growth accelerated to the high‑30s in the June quarter, while Microsoft’s backlog...
The global infrastructure-as-a-service market surged again in 2024, with the three hyperscalers — Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud — together capturing roughly seven out of every ten dollars spent on cloud infrastructure, as enterprises pour capital into AI-optimized...
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A torrent of revelations has cast a harsh light on how Microsoft’s Azure cloud technology has been leveraged by Israel’s Unit 8200, the country’s military intelligence agency, to conduct sweeping surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Multiple investigations report this...
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Microsoft’s unveiling of Azure Storage Discovery—with deep integration of Copilot’s natural language capabilities—marks a pivotal advancement in the management of cloud data estates. Announced on August 6, the new fully managed service enters public preview with a strategic mission: to create a...
A storm of controversy has engulfed Microsoft amid widespread reports that its Azure cloud platform is central to the storage and processing of vast volumes of Israeli surveillance data on Palestinians, including biometric records, intercepted communications, and intelligence data allegedly used...
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An explosive new investigative report has revealed that Microsoft's Azure cloud platform has become a backbone for one of the most expansive and controversial surveillance systems ever known in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to findings from multiple investigative outlets, including...
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A storm of controversy has erupted over revelations that Israel’s elite intelligence agency, Unit 8200, has leveraged Microsoft Azure cloud technology to store and process vast quantities of intercepted Palestinian phone conversations—a move that has ignited urgent debate around surveillance...
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The appointment of Dr. Chan Wai Mun as Chief AI & Data Officer at VCI Global Limited marks a pivotal moment in the firm’s commitment to accelerating artificial intelligence and data-driven transformation for both enterprise and government clients. Dr. Chan's extensive background in Big Data...
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A firestorm of controversy has ignited around Microsoft, thrusting one of the world's most influential technology giants into a heated debate about corporate responsibility, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and the blurred boundaries of modern warfare. Revelations that Microsoft’s Azure...
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In the rapidly evolving cloud computing landscape, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud are making significant strides, challenging Amazon Web Services (AWS) for market dominance. Recent financial reports from the quarter ending June 2025 highlight this shift, with both companies reporting robust...
Abnormal AI is making waves in the enterprise cybersecurity landscape with the launch of its updated Security Posture Management solution, specifically tailored to address the increasingly complex risks facing Microsoft 365 environments. As the proliferation of apps, layered configurations, and...
Microsoft has shattered expectations once again, reporting a fiscal fourth quarter of 2025 that not only pushed its market valuation past the $4 trillion mark but also sent shockwaves through the technology sector with a single figure: Azure’s jaw-dropping 39% year-over-year growth. This figure...
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A momentous shift is underway in global technology, as evidenced by Microsoft’s sweeping $3 billion investment in India and the unprecedented drama surrounding its cloud services. The recent case of Nayara Energy—temporarily cut off from Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem due to European...
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Microsoft’s transformation into a cloud powerhouse reached a new zenith as it became the world’s second $4 trillion company, propelled by a surge in fiscal fourth quarter earnings. The latest earnings report signals not just the sheer scale of Microsoft’s dominance, but a pivotal acceleration in...
Cybercriminals have ramped up efforts to exploit Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature and unsecured SMTP relays, launching sophisticated phishing campaigns that masquerade as internal company emails—placing even vigilant organizations at substantial risk. According to recent research by...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has once again demonstrated why it remains a powerhouse in the artificial intelligence (AI) cloud sector, beating out rivals in profit growth and cementing its dominance over competitors such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Even with a seemingly modest 17%...
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The stark admission by a Microsoft executive before the French Senate—that the company “cannot guarantee” European cloud data is immune from U.S. government access, regardless of where it’s stored—has thrust the simmering debate over data sovereignty and the global dominance of hyperscale cloud...
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The latest chapter in Malaysia’s digital transformation journey has been marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between PETRONAS and Microsoft, signaling an ambitious expansion of their strategic partnership. Aimed squarely at fostering an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven...
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Microsoft’s abrupt suspension of cloud service access to Nayara Energy, a leading Indian oil refiner, has sent shockwaves through the global technology and energy sectors, shining a spotlight on the increasingly complex interplay between geopolitics, corporate structure, and digital sovereignty...
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Startups that master speed and precision in planning are poised to outshine their competitors—especially as AI transforms the foundation of document generation and management. In a significant leap for the sector, Sapere Aude Inc., the innovative team behind the AI-powered business plan platform...
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