supply chain transparency

Microsoft’s terse note that “Azure Linux includes this open‑source library and is therefore potentially affected” is accurate — but it’s a product‑scoped attestation, not proof that no other Microsoft product can contain the same vulnerable code. The upstream fix for CVE‑2025‑40019 addresses a...

CISA’s release of “A Shared Vision of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for Cybersecurity” marks a deliberate, coordinated push to normalize software composition transparency across governments, suppliers, and operators — a concrete step toward reducing systemic risk in the software supply chain...

Microsoft’s latest push to “harden Azure from silicon to systems” stitches together a clear thesis: security must be built into every layer of the cloud stack — starting in silicon and extending through firmware, host controllers, attestation, and immutable supply-chain evidence. The company’s...

Yusen Logistics’ decision to retire a legacy IBM Sterling B2B stack in favor of a cloud-native, composable integration platform built around SwiftB2B on Microsoft Azure — anchored by Azure Logic Apps, Power BI, and the Bot Framework — has delivered measurable gains in partner onboarding speed...

Amid heightening U.S.-China tech rivalry and gathering clouds of suspicion around supply chain security, Microsoft’s recently announced decision to cease using China-based engineers for support on Pentagon cloud projects marks both a watershed moment for defense technology policy and a sobering...

The revelation that Microsoft allowed China-based engineers to provide support for U.S. military cloud systems has ignited a firestorm within both the tech industry and national security circles, forcing a rapid and highly visible policy reversal from the technology giant. This episode, coming...

In a significant move to bolster sustainability efforts among small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), Novata has announced a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at scaling AI-powered sustainability solutions globally. This partnership is set to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of...

The digital fabric of today’s global economy is increasingly woven together by vast, interconnected software supply chains. While this complex ecosystem accelerates innovation and business agility, it also conceals a growing vulnerability: persistent blind spots that cybercriminals are eager to...

North America is rapidly solidifying its reputation as the epicenter of cloud-based retail sourcing—a shift being powered not only by the region's digital prowess and regulatory adaptability but also its early and ambitious embrace of next-generation technologies. As retail supply chains become...

Amid growing turmoil in global supply chains, businesses are increasingly pressured to not just respond to disruptions, but also anticipate and autonomously mitigate them before they spiral into crises. Against this backdrop, Resilinc’s unveiling of its Agentic AI platform—exclusively built on...

The accelerating complexity and global volatility of supply chains have left organizations more vulnerable than ever to disruptions, regulatory crackdowns, and compliance nightmares. This new era of risk calls for not just more data and dashboards but for fundamentally smarter, more autonomous...

Data is rapidly shaping the way global industries approach sustainability, and Stora Enso stands out as a forerunner in weaving intelligent, data-driven processes into the very roots of renewable resource management. With a heritage stretching back well over a century and a commitment to...

CSX, a leading North American railroad company, is reinventing supply chain agility through the strategic adoption of Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and an evolving suite of AI-driven technologies embedded within the Microsoft ecosystem. In a logistics landscape increasingly defined...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the fresh produce industry, introducing innovations that enhance efficiency, quality control, and logistics. At the recent Zest AI Day in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, industry leaders showcased practical AI applications tailored for this sector...

As enterprises worldwide grapple with rapidly evolving digital landscapes, Microsoft’s latest move to embed real-time blockchain data into its analytics ecosystem marks a bold stride towards the fusion of traditional and decentralized technologies. Through a strategic partnership with crypto...

In a move that underscores the accelerating fusion of digital marketplaces and cloud technology, Orderfox has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Microsoft. This partnership, formally announced via a press release, signals a significant milestone not only for the global manufacturing...

In the modern era of global commerce, few challenges have captured executive attention as consistently and urgently as supply chain resilience. A confluence of recent events—from pandemic-induced shutdowns and geopolitical shocks to rapid advances in automation—has thrust supply chains onto the...

As the pressure mounts on organizations to accurately capture, report, and improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud platforms is rapidly redefining what’s possible in corporate sustainability management...

Blockchain technology, once synonymous primarily with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is now driving a broader transformation in how industries think about trust, transparency, and operational efficiency. The world’s largest and most influential technology companies—including IBM...

If you thought quality management in supply chains was already as complicated as assembling flat-pack furniture with instructions in Greek, buckle up: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is upping its game with a suite of new compliance and quality features, currently prancing about in public...