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As companies increasingly look to migrate their applications and infrastructure to the cloud, a significant hurdle has emerged for those heavily invested in Microsoft software ecosystems: the near impossibility of simply swapping Microsoft Windows and SQL Server workloads for Linux-based...

Microsoft's licensing practices relating to the deployment of its software on competing cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud continue to raise substantial competitive concerns, especially highlighted by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation. The crux of the issue...

The recent clash between Microsoft and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has spotlighted significant tensions in the cloud computing sector, particularly around Microsoft’s software licensing policies applied to rival cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google...

Microsoft's licensing policies regarding Windows Server software have ignited significant controversy in the cloud computing market, drawing attention from major cloud providers and regulators alike. Recent statements and filings reveal the extent to which these licensing changes have become a...

In a cybersecurity climate marked by evolving and increasingly sophisticated attacks, the latest alert from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is both a technical update and a clear call to action for IT professionals and organizations of all sizes. The addition of...

Microsoft has pulled the sheets back on a new Windows 11 feature called "Recall", and let's just say—it’s dividing the crowd. Imagine giving your PC a "photographic memory" to snapshot almost everything you do, organizing it into a searchable timeline. Sounds futuristic and cool, right? Well, it...

Cyber threats, much like glitter, have a knack for turning up everywhere, long after you thought you’d swept them away. From ransomware hijacking city councils in Europe to state-sponsored cyber shenanigans in Asia, the internet’s underbelly doesn’t discriminate by nation or time zone. The good...

Windows 11 ARM on iPad Air with UTM and JIT: Dream, Dare, or Just Dilemma? Picture this: you're brandishing a futuristic tablet at a coffee shop, all smug and secure in the knowledge that, beneath that shiny Apple logo, it’s running Windows 11 ARM. If your inner IT rebel is tickled by such...

No country ever got rich, interesting, or globally relevant by perfecting red tape—yet in South Korea’s exuberant start-up scene, the emotional weather report is still “regulation with a chance of exasperation.” Beneath Seoul’s neon skyline, in chic glass-walled spaces like Maru 360, founders...

Microsoft finds itself once again under regulatory scrutiny as antitrust bombs are being tossed over its business practices—a familiar refrain for the tech giant that once faced heavy legal fire during the late 1990s antitrust drama. The latest concerns center on two key areas: the bundling of...

AI streamlines government regulations with Syscom's Inquiry System, marking a significant milestone in digital government transformation. Traditional bureaucratic processes are notorious for their slow pace and inefficiencies, but Syscom's innovative inquiry system is set to change that...

Microsoft's Dual AI Moves: Reinventing Ads and Navigating Regulatory Waters In a bold demonstration of its forward-thinking strategy, Microsoft is making waves on two fronts—its innovative, AI-driven advertising format and its closely watched partnership with OpenAI. Both initiatives signal a...

Microsoft Fires Back at UK Regulator Over Cloud Licensing Costs In a dramatic salvo aimed at the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Microsoft has lashed out against the notion of regulating how it licenses its software to cloud giants like AWS and Google Cloud. The dispute centers on...

In a significant demonstration of regulatory resolve, Australia’s online safety watchdog has imposed a fine of approximately AUD 1 million on Telegram for its delayed response in answering critical questions about its safety measures. This decisive action underscores Australia’s commitment to...

In a move that promises to reverberate throughout the tech world, the UK's competition watchdog has announced increased scrutiny of Amazon and Microsoft's dominance in the cloud services market. This comes amid growing concerns regarding fair play in the rapidly expanding cloud ecosystem. For...

In a significant move that could reshape the cloud computing landscape, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is gearing up to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business for potential anti-competitive practices. This investigation falls within a broader context of scrutiny aimed at major tech...

The hearings will focus on competition in digital markets, anti-competitive conduct of “dominant firms,” and whether current laws and enforcement policies are adequate. Continue reading...

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European authorities raise fresh concerns over Windows 10 data collection (via neowin.net) A few weeks ago, Microsoft announced changes to Windows 10 to offer users greater control over how it collects data about them from its devices and services. Among the changes were a new web privacy...