Microsoft’s relentless advance in the global cloud computing market has become one of the most defining narratives in enterprise technology. At the heart of this growth story stands Azure, Microsoft’s flagship cloud platform, which, in recent quarters, has not only maintained its status as a...
Microsoft’s recent announcement naming Ahmad El Dandachi as the new General Manager of Microsoft Qatar, effective July 1, 2025, signals a notable shift in leadership with deep ramifications for both the regional technology landscape and the trajectory of digital transformation in the country...
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As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach their end-of-support milestone in October 2025, privacy-conscious organisations worldwide face a pivotal decision about the future of their email infrastructure. The retirement of these long-standing Microsoft staples isn’t simply a technical update—it's...
As Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 approach their end-of-support dates on October 14, 2025, organizations must proactively plan to ensure their email systems remain secure, compliant, and functional. For privacy-conscious organizations, this transition presents both challenges and...
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As Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 approach end-of-support in October 2025, countless organisations find themselves at a digital crossroads, compelled to confront deep strategic questions about the future of their communication infrastructure. The clock is ticking for IT leaders: it’s no...
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Australian superannuation fund CareSuper has embarked on a significant digital transformation, engaging Macquarie Cloud Services—a division of Macquarie Technology Group—to orchestrate an ambitious migration from VMware Cloud on AWS to a managed Azure ecosystem. Amid an evolving regulatory and...
CareSuper, one of Australia’s prominent superannuation funds, is embarking on a cloud transformation that signals an evolving approach to enterprise cloud architecture, risk management, and managed service maturity within the country’s financial services sector. In a significant strategic shift...
The release of Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) marks a pivotal moment for Microsoft’s enterprise email infrastructure, moving decisively into a new era characterized by a subscription-centric, cloud-aligned approach even for on-premises scenarios. Enterprises that have depended on...
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Microsoft’s recent transition to subscription-only models for on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server marks one of the most significant changes in the company’s approach to enterprise communications in recent memory. After years of committing to a hybrid model that balanced...
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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are continually seeking hosting solutions that offer scalability, security, and reliability. Onlive Server's recent launch of Canada VPS Hosting services aims to meet these demands, providing a robust platform for enterprises targeting the...
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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...
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The swift transformation of the global data center ecosystem is challenging traditional notions of IT infrastructure, spurred largely by the relentless expansion of hyperscale cloud providers. In the past decade, the world has witnessed a marked migration away from on-premises servers towards...
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The city of Lyon, renowned as France’s third-largest metropolis and its second-largest economic powerhouse, has taken an audacious step into the realm of digital transformation by choosing to migrate away from Microsoft’s Office suite in favor of open-source alternatives. This strategic pivot is...
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Preservica, a leader in Active Digital Preservation™, has expanded the availability of its Preserve365® solution to Canada, hosted on Microsoft Azure. This expansion allows Canadian organizations to integrate long-term data archiving and governance seamlessly within their Microsoft 365...
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Canadian organizations are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities in preserving, governing, and leveraging their ever-growing volumes of digital content. As digital transformation accelerates across the public and private sectors, the mandate for robust information governance...
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Canadian organizations face an unprecedented challenge: ensuring that high-value digital information, often critical for compliance and long-term business operations, can be preserved and made accessible for years—if not decades—amid the relentless pace of technological change. Adding to this...
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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...
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Malaysia stands at the threshold of an unprecedented technological transformation, determined to position itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) across Southeast Asia. This ambition is underpinned by the work of the National AI Office (NAIO), the central force driving Malaysia’s AI...
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The European Commission is reportedly in advanced discussions with French cloud service provider OVHcloud to transition its cloud services away from Microsoft. This move underscores the EU's growing emphasis on digital sovereignty and reducing reliance on non-European technology providers...
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As data sovereignty rapidly ascends the list of priorities for European enterprises, Microsoft’s newly announced Sovereign Cloud program represents one of the tech industry’s most consequential responses to mounting regulatory, geopolitical, and privacy pressures. With the nuances of digital...
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