For years, the European technology landscape has been defined—sometimes hampered—by a dependency on American cloud giants. Now, in an era marked by shifting geopolitical winds and mounting concerns over digital sovereignty, the tides appear to be turning. French cloud provider OVHcloud has found...
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In a world where digital transformation is no longer a lofty ambition but an operational imperative, the expanded alliance between Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Microsoft stands as a bold testament to the shifting landscapes of enterprise IT. This partnership, characterized by its...
Strategic partnerships between global technology giants shape the future of enterprise transformation, and the recent expansion of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Microsoft’s long-standing collaboration exemplifies this trend. The multi-year alliance is set to accelerate cloud adoption and...
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In a potentially transformative moment for the European tech landscape, the European Commission is actively considering a move away from Microsoft Azure as its primary cloud service provider, with France-based OVHcloud emerging as the leading candidate. This shift, which has come to light...
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Microsoft’s decision to block legacy protocols like FrontPage Remote Procedure Call (RPC) in its Microsoft 365 environment represents a watershed moment for enterprise IT, web hosting, and the millions of organizations that have built workflows atop decades-old technology. This move, part of a...
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Transitioning one of the world’s largest IT infrastructures to the Microsoft Azure cloud was neither a snap decision nor a simple execution for Microsoft. The scale and complexity spanned more than 220,000 employees, operations in over 100 countries, and management of upwards of 750,000 devices...
Microsoft is drawing a definitive line under the era of legacy authentication protocols in Microsoft 365, setting the stage for a monumental shift in security posture across its cloud ecosystem. Starting from mid-July 2025, Microsoft will begin enforcing new default settings that block legacy...
Microsoft’s latest move in the cloud computing arena marks a significant evolution for enterprise IT management: the introduction of Windows 365 Cloud Apps, which allows IT administrators to deliver individual applications—such as Word or Outlook—directly from Cloud PCs without the overhead of...
Options Technology continues to solidify its place within the global financial technology landscape with another major expansion in its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Direct Bill capabilities. This latest move sees the company extending its direct Microsoft cloud services to Dubai...
Microsoft's recent introduction of the Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty aims to address the growing demand for digital sovereignty among European organizations. This initiative seeks to empower entities to operate independently, securely, and autonomously within the cloud environment. However...
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The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has recently launched its fifth enterprise-wide cloud environment, marking a significant advancement in its IT modernization efforts. This initiative underscores the agency's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs...
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In the race to define the future of cloud computing, two giants consistently lead the pack: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. As we move into 2025, the question facing IT professionals, data engineers, and technology enthusiasts isn’t just which provider dominates headlines, but...
Cloud technology has rapidly shifted from an IT luxury to an essential pillar of today’s digital-first world. Whether it’s the seamless experience of streaming a favorite movie on Netflix, the convenience of global collaboration in Microsoft 365, or the instant updates in social media feeds...
The coming week will see a significant opportunity for IT professionals working with Microsoft technologies to get unfiltered, real-world insights on two of the most complex and consequential cloud migration topics of the day: Intune and Entra ID migrations. Timed to align with Microsoft’s...
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Organizations plotting a course to the cloud face an overwhelming array of choices, technical requirements, and economic calculations. With digital transformation on every executive’s agenda, migrating workloads to the cloud—particularly to Microsoft Azure—has become not just a matter of...
When Clarios—the global leader in advanced energy storage—set out to overhaul its high-performance computing (HPC) strategy, the destination was clear: faster insights, increased agility, and the resilience to keep innovating. Yet the road there was anything but certain. Like many manufacturing...
June 19, 2025, marks another anticipated installment of Windows Office Hours, Microsoft's hallmark interactive chat series dedicated to IT professionals and those stewarding the evolution of workplace technology. Scheduled for 8:00 AM PDT and spanning a full hour, the event will unfold as a...
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In an industry where compliance and security often make the difference between growth and liability, IFC Advisors’ recent shift to AdvisorVault’s 17a-4 Managed 365 Service® represents a case study in the evolving landscape of financial services technology. As the regulatory environment grows...
In the ever-evolving world of financial compliance, the story of IFC Advisors’ transition to AdvisorVault’s 17a-4 Managed 365 Service® stands as both a cautionary tale and a forward-looking roadmap for broker-dealers navigating digital transformation in the Microsoft Cloud. Based in Los Angeles...
Qualcom, a prominent Irish IT and cybersecurity services provider, has recently achieved the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation in Azure Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This recognition underscores Qualcom's expertise in delivering advanced data analytics and AI solutions utilizing...
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