Microsoft has opened the door for U.S. government customers to manage on‑premises and third‑party SQL Server instances from the Azure Government portal by making Azure Arc‑enabled SQL Server on Windows available in the US Government Virginia region — but the release is deliberately limited in...
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In recent weeks, the technology industry has been rattled by revelations that Microsoft, the world’s largest software company and a linchpin of US government cloud infrastructure, permitted engineers based in China to provide maintenance and support for American government agencies utilizing its...
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A new chapter in the global technology race is unfolding, and Microsoft finds itself caught in a crossfire of opportunity, risk, and sharp regulatory scrutiny. At the heart of the latest controversy are not just accusations of classic anticompetitive behavior, but also growing concerns about...
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The recent decision by the U.S. House of Representatives to ban the use of WhatsApp by congressional staff on government-issued devices signals an escalating concern over data privacy and digital security in federal institutions. This move—announced by the House’s Chief Administrative Officer...
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The hackers that launched attacks against Link Removed have passed their evidence along to the FBI, which is performing a follow-up investigation. Jinan is also the headquarters of the Chinese intelligence service, and both that organization and the PLA have repeatedly said that China is beefing...
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Courier's interrogation at Guantánamo revealed network of messengers that US traced to track down the al-Qaida leader
The house where it is believed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden lived in Abbottabad in Pakistan.
The US may have obtained a clue three years ago that Osama bin Laden was...