The European cloud market is witnessing a significant upheaval with the emergence of the Open Cloud Coalition (OCC). This newly formed lobby group aims to foster a more competitive and open cloud ecosystem in Europe, challenging the dominance of established players like Microsoft. The OCC’s formation has sparked a heated conflict, raising questions about motives, influence, and the broader implications
Microsoft’s November 2024 Patch Tuesday update has addressed a significant number of security vulnerabilities, totaling 90. This comprehensive update is part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to enhance the security of its systems and protect users from potential threats. Among the vulnerabilities addressed, two have been actively exploited in the wild, underscoring the critical nature of this update and the urgency
Veeam Software has recently announced significant updates to its Veeam Data Cloud Vault, a cloud-based storage service designed to bolster data backup and resilience for businesses. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft Azure, these updates address common challenges organizations face in managing and forecasting cloud storage costs, ensuring data security, and meeting compliance needs. This article explores the key enhancements and
The ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity has presented users with a new and sophisticated phishing technique that exploits Microsoft Visio and SharePoint to perpetrate a two-step phishing attack. This method underscores the rapid advancements in phishing tactics by taking advantage of the inherent trust users place in widely used Microsoft tools, effectively bypassing standard security measures to steal credentials. The attack
Recent years have witnessed a seismic shift in the technology landscape, largely driven by advances in artificial intelligence. ChatGPT, a product of OpenAI, exemplifies these gains through its advanced language comprehension abilities, which have transformed customer service and content creation sectors. The collaboration between OpenAI and Microsoft’s Azure has further democratized access to these powerful AI tools, making cutting-edge technology
Choosing the right Dynamics 365 Finance license for your business is a crucial decision that can impact your financial management efficiency and overall operational costs. Microsoft offers several tiered options designed to cater to different roles within a financial management environment. These options range from basic task management to advanced financial operations. The key is understanding which licensing option best
Technology continues to advance rapidly, and artificial intelligence is playing a pivotal role in this transformative journey. Microsoft has recently rolled out a new Insider build of Windows 11, introducing AI-powered features in popular legacy applications, such as Paint and Notepad. These applications have been long-standing staples in the Windows ecosystem, providing users with basic image editing and text editing
Microsoft’s decision to invest a staggering 4.3 billion euros ($4.8 billion) into strengthening its AI and cloud infrastructure in northern Italy marks a significant milestone for both the company and the Italian tech landscape. This strategic move, being Microsoft’s largest investment in Italy to date, underscores a broader commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure and capabilities across the Mediterranean and North
The remarkable surge in global cloud consumption has placed an unprecedented strain on even the largest hyperscale providers like AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud. Enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services has now grown for the fourth consecutive quarter, with a 23% year-over-year increase in Q3 2024, totaling nearly $84 billion as of September 30. This robust growth underscores the enormous
Pure Storage has introduced Pure Storage Cloud for Microsoft Azure VMware Solution (AVS), a new block storage-as-a-service to enhance the management and deployment of VMware workloads in the cloud. This addition aims to offer a more manageable and cost-effective experience for enterprises venturing into cloud technology, particularly those shifting from on-premise VMware environments to AVS. Accessible directly through the Azure
As part of its ambitious goal of becoming carbon-negative by 2030, Microsoft has embarked on an innovative pilot project to construct a data center using cross-laminated timber (CLT) in northern Virginia. This project aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional data center construction. CLT presents a promising alternative, capable of cutting the carbon footprint by 35% compared
Microsoft is innovatively constructing two data centers in Northern Virginia using cross-laminated timber (CLT), marking a novel approach in the data center sector. This groundbreaking construction method, incorporating wood, steel, and concrete, promises significant reductions in the facilities’ embodied carbon footprint. CLT is estimated to lessen the carbon impact by 35% compared to conventional steel and 65% compared to typical
