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The biggest cloud security risk in 2024 will be stolen and exposed credentials
News Locking down accounts with multifactor authentication and investigating password breaches could help keep attackers out
By Steve Ranger Published
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AWS, Microsoft, and Google see massive cloud opportunities in Japan - here’s why
Analysis AWS’ bid to expand infrastructure in Japan will see it it invest over $15 billion, but it’s not the only hyperscaler that has its eye on big gains in the country
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Generative AI has been the secret sauce for Microsoft as its market cap surpasses Apple
Analysis Microsoft has ramped up generative AI investment over the last year and its surging share price has been a reflection of its sharpened focus on the emerging technology
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Vodafone eyes cloud overhaul and generative AI gains in $1.5 billion deal with Microsoft
News The 10-year partnership will see Vodafone migrate to Microsoft Azure and leverage generative AI tools to improve customer service
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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“A long time coming” - Microsoft data residency plans will see firm store all cloud customer data in the EU
News Microsoft’s offer to store cloud customer data in the EU has been years in the making and builds on significant efforts to meet regulatory requirements
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Google Cloud just waived data transfer fees for customers, and took a big swipe at Microsoft in the process
News Google Cloud data transfer changes mean customers can swerve big fees and easily switch providers, but there’s a catch for those seeking a multi-cloud approach
By Ross Kelly Published
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AWS joins Google in calling out restrictive Microsoft cloud practices
News Competitors are voicing their concerns over restrictive Microsoft cloud licensing rules
By Ross Kelly Published
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Budgets are still tight, but ‘cloud slowdown’ claims haven’t quite materialized in 2023
Analysis Positive cloud spending forecasts for 2024 suggest there’s light at the end of the tunnel for enterprises
By Ross Kelly Published
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OpenAI could fast become a money pit for investors
Analysis OpenAI will soon have to compete on a more level footing with others in the space, after its year-long head start
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Microsoft’s latest AI move will see it open up Azure AI Infrastructure for startups training LLMs
Analysis Opening up Azure AI Infrastructure will lower industry entry barriers for high-growth startups
By Ross Kelly Published
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New AWS Malaysia cloud region set to open in 2024
News The AWS Malaysia region launch marks the firm's latest expansion in Southeast Asia
By Ross Kelly Published
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The top three most likely reasons for a cloud outage
In-depth Cloud service providers experience outages affecting customers around the world, but there are ways to detect, track, and report them so they can be avoided in the future
By Lisa Sparks Published
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