As organisations increasingly migrate to the cloud, securing sensitive data has never been more critical. While cloud computing offers flexibility and scalability, it also opens the door to a range of security risks. From simple misconfigurations to complex insider threats, cloud security breaches have cost companies huge sums of money and compromised millions of users’ […]
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Sarah Armstrong-Smith has built a career on risk management, resilience, and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. As a leading cybersecurity speaker and chief security adviser at Microsoft Europe, she has spent more than two decades helping businesses navigate digital transformation while strengthening their security posture. We spoke with Sarah to explore the biggest cybersecurity […]
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CoreWeave, a cloud computing provider known for supplying Nvidia GPUs to companies such as Meta and Microsoft, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq under the ticker CRWV. As reported by CNBC, CoreWeave reported a 700% boost in revenue in 2024, reaching $1.92 billion, while recording a net loss of $863.4 million […]
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Poland’s digital infrastructure is set to grow, with billions of zloty to be invested in new cloud and AI projects. Microsoft is planning to invest PLN 2.8 billion ($700 million) by June 2026, to strengthen the country’s position as an emerging tech hub. A portion of the funding will comprise of forming a partnership with […]
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Cloud heavyweights AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are positioning themselves to use AI as a key driver of cloud infrastructure growth. According to IoT Analytics, Microsoft is emerging as a cloud AI leader, particularly in genAI, passing both AWS and Google. Microsoft leads in generative AI Microsoft accounted for 45% of new […]
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US semiconductor manufacturing could undergo significant changes as major chip manufacturers plan to bring new factories online during Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential term. According to a recent Business Insider report, while the Biden administration laid the groundwork for domestic chip production through the CHIPS Act, the actual manufacturing boom and job creation may materialise during Trump’s presidency. […]
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Microsoft is facing legal action in the UK over claims that its licensing practices unfairly increase costs for businesses that use competitor cloud providers such as Amazon, Google, and Alibaba. According to Reuters, the case, filed by competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, could mean that British businesses would collectively claim… Read more »
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GPUs are the backbone of AI computing, but as demand exceeds supply, cloud providers are getting creative. Instead of waiting for more GPUs, as Network World reported, they’re creating custom chips to meet specific workloads, delivering faster, more efficient computing while keeping costs under control. The competition is heating up. At Microsoft’s Ignite conference last… Read more »
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Microsoft Edge has definitely come a long way, slowly adding new features and capabilities that make it a competitive choice among browsers. With tools like an AI assistant and boasting a streamlined design, Edge is Microsoft’s bold step toward delivering a fully integrated browser experience for Windows users. But the company’s relentless push to make… Read more »
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The exponential growth of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could derail global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, potentially consuming as much energy as entire countries, according to a new report from SAS. The report, ‘Rethinking data and AI in the cloud: How to move to a sustainable future,’ emphasised how senior decision-makers in large organisations… Read more »
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