european regulation

Microsoft just gave Windows 10 users one last lifeline — but the window to grab it is small, conditional, and full of trade-offs you need to understand before you act. Overview Microsoft will stop regular security updates for consumer editions of Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, but it is...

The recent agreement between the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) and Microsoft has triggered a significant debate within the European cloud ecosystem, raising fundamental questions about fairness, competition, and the route to a genuinely open cloud market. At the heart...

Microsoft’s recent unveiling of its expanded Sovereign Cloud portfolio marks a watershed moment for data privacy, compliance, and digital autonomy among European cloud customers. With intense scrutiny over transatlantic data flows, increasing regulatory demands, and growing public concerns about...

Meta’s ambitions in the artificial intelligence market are no secret, but recent moves reveal a more aggressive push towards commercialization and revenue diversification—mirroring strategies now standard among its chief rivals. In an era where artificial intelligence applications are...

Forty-two years ago, the introduction of Microsoft Word marked an early assertion of Microsoft’s commitment to Europe, both as a pioneer in localized software and as a forerunner in digital productivity. Now, amid sweeping geopolitical uncertainties and the rapid evolution of technology...

It began not with an explosion of fanfare, but with the click of a digital pen—Colt Technology Services, the international connectivity juggernaut, quietly shook up Europe’s data landscape with a move that will reverberate through server rooms and boardrooms alike. In a deal that’s equal parts...