When Microsoft announced its settlement with the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE), the news reverberated across the European cloud ecosystem. Touted as a progressive move to foster fairness in the cloud infrastructure market, the agreement was initially seen by some as a step toward reconciliation. However, a closer examination reveals that it might […]
Continue ReadingIn early June 2025, Microsoft reached a widely publicized agreement with the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE), aiming to resolve a long-standing antitrust dispute. At face value, the settlement appears to be a stride toward fostering competition within Europe’s cloud ecosystem. However, beneath the surface lies a deal that seems tailored to protect […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s digitized and hyperconnected world, threats to enterprise environments no longer emerge sporadically—they arrive in torrents. From sophisticated phishing attempts to advanced persistent threats, modern security challenges are too complex and numerous to be managed manually. Enterprises, especially those embedded in cloud ecosystems, require more than just traditional defenses or reactive measures. They need […]
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Teams was once hailed as a revolutionary tool that reshaped how organizations communicate and collaborate. Emerging in 2017 and rapidly gaining traction, Teams became the crown jewel of Microsoft’s productivity suite, often touted as the fastest-growing business application in the company’s history. However, recent developments indicate a significant shift in Microsoft’s strategy and how […]
Continue ReadingMicrosoft is set to officially launch Security Copilot, its advanced generative AI assistant tailored for cybersecurity professionals, on April 1. This release will mark its general availability worldwide, supporting multiple languages and broad geographic regions. Unlike traditional subscription models, Security Copilot will adopt a capacity-based pricing strategy, billed monthly through a new metric called the […]
Continue ReadingIn a recent announcement, Microsoft declared that as of August 1, the new Outlook for Windows reached general availability (GA) for commercial users. In the accompanying blog post celebrating this milestone, Microsoft clarified that no immediate mandatory changes are being imposed on organizations’ Outlook configurations. Instead, the GA designation means Microsoft is now offering full […]
Continue ReadingIn early June 2025, Microsoft experienced a significant disruption affecting several of its major cloud services, including Office, Outlook, OneDrive, and Azure. This multi-day outage lasted from June 5 through June 9, affecting users worldwide and raising serious concerns among enterprises that rely heavily on Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure to power their daily business operations. Only […]
Continue ReadingOctober 14, 2025, marks a significant milestone in Microsoft’s operating system lifecycle: the end of support for Windows 10. This means no more security updates or official technical assistance for the aging OS. Despite the looming deadline, the migration to Windows 11 remains slower than Microsoft anticipated. Various analytics suggest that fewer than half of […]
Continue ReadingMicrosoft’s Office Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) 2024 has begun its rollout, marking another milestone in Microsoft’s approach to delivering productivity software outside the cloud. For many enterprises and organizations with specific operational requirements, this release signals an important option for those who need stability and long-term support without the constant feature updates common in […]
Continue ReadingThe global cloud ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation. What began as a virtualized extension of physical data centers has now matured into an intensely competitive arena where every element of infrastructure is being reimagined for scale, efficiency, and performance. At the center of this transformation lies a significant development: the rise of custom silicon. […]
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