Britain’s ambitions to transform itself into a global powerhouse for artificial intelligence rest on a foundation that has begun to visibly fracture: the country’s cloud services market, now overwhelmingly dominated by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. As the UK’s Competition and...
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In the constantly shifting terrain of enterprise IT, organizations face mounting pressure to modernize legacy workloads and embrace cloud-native architectures, all while minimizing business disruption. Among the most mission-critical assets in this transition are SQL Server databases—backbones...
Protera Technologies has recently achieved the prestigious Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP) certification, a significant milestone that underscores the company's deep technical expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional managed services on the Azure platform...
For decades, the rhythm of corporate IT has followed a familiar pattern: Microsoft sets an end date for operating system support, and the world scrambles to adapt. This time, with Windows 10's end-of-support looming in October, the stakes feel both higher and—surprisingly for some—much more...
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Migration to the cloud has rapidly become a core strategic goal for enterprises that hope to stay competitive in the age of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and hybrid work environments. As organizations re-evaluate their infrastructure choices, a dramatic shift is...
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Microsoft's annual MCAPS Start for Partners event has unveiled a strategic roadmap for the upcoming fiscal year, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its product suite and partner ecosystem. This initiative reflects Microsoft's commitment to aligning its offerings...
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Microsoft has unveiled a strategic realignment for its fiscal year 2026 (FY26), integrating Microsoft 365 (M365) and Dynamics 365 (D365) into a unified "AI Business Solutions" area. This move underscores the company's commitment to embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across its product suite...
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As SQL Server 2016 approaches its end of support on July 14, 2026, organizations running mission-critical workloads on this version find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. The decade-long lifecycle has been marked by reliable performance, rich features, and high adoption, but the looming...
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The expansion of Peloton’s cutting-edge Platform within Microsoft’s Indonesia Central cloud region offers a fascinating case study in the evolving landscape of energy data management solutions and cloud-based digital transformation for Southeast Asia. For global energy companies navigating a...
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For millions of Windows 10 users worldwide, the looming end-of-support deadline spells significant change, especially for those relying on the ubiquitous Microsoft 365 suite. As Microsoft draws the curtain on routine Windows 10 updates on October 14, 2025, customers face urgent questions about...
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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...
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The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) is setting the stage for one of Australia’s most ambitious public sector digital overhauls yet, with a hard deadline in sight: by the end of 2025, the department aims to have completed a foundational rollout of Microsoft 365, forming the backbone of its...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, businesses are evaluating their options to maintain secure and efficient operations. One compelling solution is transitioning to Windows 11 using Amazon WorkSpaces, a managed, secure Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, IT leaders everywhere are at a crossroads that has become all too familiar with the relentless cadence of Microsoft’s operating system release and retirement schedule. This inflection point isn’t just about operating system preference—it’s about...
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The recent merger between Henson Group and myCloudDoor to form ALIANDO marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This landmark consolidation is not only a testament to the power of strategic synergy but also signals a new era of end-to-end...
Dicker Data, a prominent distributor in the Australian and New Zealand IT sectors, has significantly expanded its exclusive partnership with TechClick, an IT service provider specializing in Microsoft solutions. This strategic enhancement aims to offer a comprehensive suite of Microsoft services...
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Vodafone Portugal’s latest foray into the cybersecurity and cloud market signals a dramatic shift in the expectations for digital business infrastructure within the region. The company’s rollout of three distinct new services—Vodafone Business Secure Networking, Cyber Hub, and direct access to...
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Enterprises have long faced difficult decisions regarding software infrastructure, particularly those entrenched in Microsoft’s .NET ecosystem. Historically, running .NET applications meant being bound to Microsoft’s licensing costs, patching cycles, and a tight dependency on Windows Server...
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Microsoft's recent announcement of a co-investment program with the Australian Department of Defence marks a significant milestone in the ongoing digital transformation of Australia's defense infrastructure. This initiative, part of a substantial AU$495 million (US$324.71 million) contract...
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In the heart of Europe’s digital transformation, the debate over cloud procurement for public institutions has come to symbolize the continent’s broader struggle between the ideals of sovereignty, competitive pragmatism, and technological innovation. Recent reports indicate that the European...
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