Broadcom’s broadside from the VMware Explore stage in Las Vegas was blunt: enterprises should stop reflexively running to the public cloud and instead bring AI and modern apps back on-premises with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). (crn.com) (news.broadcom.com)
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Atturra’s announcement that it has secured the Microsoft Private Cloud Solution Partner designation marks a significant addition to its already deep Microsoft credentials and positions the ASX‑listed services firm at the forefront of sovereign, hybrid and on‑premises Microsoft delivery in...
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Atturra’s latest Microsoft milestone and its sovereign private‑cloud expansion mark a calculated push to capture government and enterprise workloads that hyperscalers can’t — but the claim that it has been named “Microsoft’s first private cloud partner in Australia” requires careful...
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Atturra’s recent recognition within Microsoft’s partner ecosystem marks a meaningful shift in Australia’s sovereign cloud landscape, but the headline — that Atturra is “Microsoft’s first Private Cloud Solution Partner in Australia” — deserves careful parsing and verification before it becomes an...
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Atturra’s rise through Microsoft’s partner ranks has been rapid and highly visible, with multiple outlets reporting that the Australian integrator has secured a significant new recognition in the hybrid and private cloud space — a development that, if fully verified, would strengthen its...
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Apple’s journey through the artificial intelligence revolution is one marked by paradox, ambition, and strategy. While the Cupertino giant has historically set industry standards—from intuitive hardware experiences to robust privacy frameworks—its approach to AI in the past decade has revealed...
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Self-hosting applications on a primary Windows PC is an increasingly common entry point for enthusiasts exploring the world of private cloud computing. Driven by cost concerns, hardware limitations, and a desire for convenience, many Windows users are experimenting with hosting services not on...
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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...
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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 narrative arc of cloud computing has evolved dramatically over the last decade. Where public cloud once symbolized agility, scalability, and economies of scale, a new imperative has now arisen on the world stage: sovereignty. Across boardrooms, government chambers, and data centers, IT...
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Microsoft’s unveiling of its Comprehensive Sovereign Solutions suite has sent distinct ripples across the European tech landscape, carving a new benchmark for data residency, governance, and digital sovereignty at a time when the stakes for trust, regulatory compliance, and national autonomy...
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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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Microsoft 365 Local represents a significant shift in Microsoft's cloud service offerings, enabling organizations to host Microsoft 365 services within their own datacenters. This development caters to the growing demand for data sovereignty and enhanced control over sensitive information...
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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...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled a suite of solutions under its Sovereign Cloud initiative, aiming to bolster digital sovereignty for European organizations. This move ensures that European data remains within the continent, managed exclusively by local personnel, and provides customers with...
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Here’s a summary of the major points from the TechRadar article about Microsoft 365 Local—the on-premise edition of Microsoft 365:
Key Takeaways:
Microsoft 365 Local is a new, fully on-premises solution, designed to meet strict data sovereignty and security requirements.
It is built on Azure...
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As Europe intensifies its calls for greater data control and digital sovereignty, Microsoft has responded with a sweeping expansion of its Sovereign Cloud offering—a move that signals both the mounting regulatory pressures within the European Union and the adaptive strategies of global tech...
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Microsoft’s unveiling of its new European Sovereign Cloud initiative marks a decisive pivot in the global cloud landscape—one shaped by regulatory pressure, surging digital transformation, and urgent demands for ironclad data sovereignty. For enterprises doing business inside the EU, or simply...
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A new trend is rapidly emerging among mid-market enterprises: the strategic shift away from complete reliance on public cloud platforms. As organizations face mounting pressures around performance, compliance, sovereignty, and risk, a significant wave of “cloud repatriation” is underway. Rather...
Vodafone, a telecommunications giant known for its global reach and innovative approach, finds itself at the intersection of two compelling technology currents: the reliability and control of private cloud infrastructure versus the scalability and agility of public cloud platforms. Its evolving...