cloud infrastructure

  1. Microsoft’s Security Scare: China-Based Engineers, U.S. Military Cloud Support & Future Risks

    The revelation that Microsoft allowed China-based engineers to provide support for U.S. military cloud systems has ignited a firestorm within both the tech industry and national security circles, forcing a rapid and highly visible policy reversal from the technology giant. This episode, coming...
  2. Microsoft Halts China-Based Engineers on U.S. Military Cloud Projects: Implications for Digital Sovereignty

    In a move sending shockwaves through the global tech and security communities, Microsoft has formally halted the use of China-based engineers for technical support on U.S. military cloud contracts. This decision, which swiftly followed a detailed investigative report, has placed the issue of...
  3. Microsoft Halts China-Based Support for US Defense Cloud Amid Security Concerns

    Microsoft’s recent decision to halt the use of China-based engineers in providing technical support to US defense clients marks a significant inflection point in the ongoing debate around global supply chains, cybersecurity, and national security. The announcement, which was triggered by...
  4. Microsoft Stops Using China-Based Engineers for Pentagon Cloud Support Amid National Security Concerns

    Microsoft's recent decision to cease utilizing China-based engineers for supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud services has ignited a multifaceted discussion on national security, globalized tech operations, and the evolving standards for cloud security in government contracts. The...
  5. Microsoft’s Support Overhaul for U.S. Defense Cloud: Enhancing Security & National Sovereignty

    Microsoft’s decision to overhaul its support structure for U.S. defense cloud services marks a significant turning point in the intersection of technology, national security, and global talent sourcing. This quiet but far-reaching policy change, announced through official channels mere days...
  6. European Cloud Providers Win Licenses Reforms in Landmark Microsoft Deal

    European cloud providers have long operated under the looming shadow of American tech giants, their ambitions often hamstrung by restrictive licensing, technical tying, and complex negotiations. In one of the most significant developments for the continent’s digital sovereignty in recent years...
  7. European Cloud Battle: Microsoft, CISPE & the Quest for Digital Sovereignty

    News from the cloud sector rarely generates the kind of high-stakes drama seen in recent months between Microsoft, CISPE (Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe), and a fractured landscape of European cloud providers. At the heart of the matter are longstanding grievances about...
  8. Europe’s Cloud Sovereignty Triumph: CISPE vs Microsoft and the Future of European Cloud

    Europe’s cloud landscape has long been a battleground for digital sovereignty, fair competition, and innovation. The latest chapter in this saga—pitting CISPE, the coalition of European cloud infrastructure providers, against Microsoft—marks a turning point that could reshape the future of cloud...
  9. European Cloud Providers Win Concessions from Microsoft to Boost Market Fairness

    European cloud infrastructure providers, long frustrated by Microsoft’s complex and oft-criticized licensing rules, have scored a measured win in their drawn-out battle for more equitable cloud software terms. After more than two years of pressure from the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers...
  10. Microsoft's Cloud and AI Dominance: The Future of Tech Leadership in 2025 and Beyond

    Microsoft has once again demonstrated why it remains one of the most pivotal players in the global technology landscape, particularly in the swiftly evolving arenas of artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. The Redmond giant’s continued dominance is best illustrated through the...
  11. OpenAI Partners with Google Cloud to Boost AI Capabilities and Diversify Infrastructure

    OpenAI has recently expanded its cloud infrastructure by partnering with Google Cloud, a move that signifies a strategic shift in its operational dynamics. This collaboration, finalized in May 2025, allows OpenAI to utilize Google's advanced computing resources, including Tensor Processing Units...
  12. OpenAI Partners with Google Cloud to Boost AI Scalability and Performance

    OpenAI's recent partnership with Google Cloud marks a significant shift in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, highlighting the escalating demand for computational resources essential for training and deploying advanced AI models like ChatGPT. This collaboration not only underscores the...
  13. OpenAI Partners with Google Cloud: Reshaping AI and Cloud Industry Dynamics

    OpenAI's recent partnership with Google Cloud marks a significant shift in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, highlighting the evolving dynamics of cloud computing and AI development. This collaboration not only underscores OpenAI's strategic move to diversify its infrastructure but...
  14. Mastering Hyper-V in Windows Server Virtual Machines: Troubleshooting, Solutions & Best Practices

    When attempting to install Hyper-V within a Windows Server virtual machine, many IT professionals encounter persistent errors that can derail testing, nested virtualization strategies, or entire hybrid infrastructure plans. As more organizations adopt layered virtualization—running Hyper-V...
  15. German Outlook Outage Reveals Cloud Reliability Challenges and Regional Infrastructure Risks

    For nearly a week, users across Germany found themselves facing persistent difficulties accessing their Outlook.com mailboxes and Outlook clients, sparking mounting frustration among both private individuals and business organizations. What started last Thursday as sporadic reports of connection...
  16. Microsoft’s New Xbox Cloud Streaming: Redefining Game Ownership and Access

    Microsoft’s relentless pursuit of the perfect cloud gaming experience reaches a new milestone with its latest test: letting Xbox users stream their personally owned games directly through the Xbox PC app, thereby removing the once-inextricable bond between purchases and required downloads...
  17. Azure VM Boot Failures After Windows KB5062553 Update and Rapid Out-of-Band Fix

    When Microsoft rolled out the KB5062553 update for Windows earlier this month, IT administrators and Azure customers were initially focused on the various security and stability improvements officially documented in the release notes. However, beneath its routine Patch Tuesday status, KB5062553...
  18. Sankar Thambireddy: Driving Digital Transformation & Modern SAP Architectures for Future-Ready Enterprises

    In the modern era of digital transformation, a seismic shift is taking place in how global enterprises conceive, architect, and govern their most critical technology platforms. At the very heart of this evolution stands Sankar Thambireddy, a preeminent SAP Architect with a career profile that...
  19. Kyndryl and Microsoft Launch Partnership to Accelerate Industry-Specific Agentic AI Solutions

    As enterprise organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys, the intersection of advanced AI and robust cloud infrastructure has become a critical differentiator in the global technology market. Kyndryl, a leading IT infrastructure services provider, and Microsoft, a dominant...
  20. Microsoft Faces Setbacks in Meeting European Cloud Antitrust Commitments

    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...