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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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Big tech quarterly earnings buoyed by generative AI interest
News Surging interest in generative AI appears to be underpinning recent earnings results
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Will Nvidia's AI dominance shake up the public cloud ‘big three’?
In-depth Nvidia continues to make strategic moves to partner with and compete against the largest cloud service providers, with AWS in danger of losing ground
By Lisa Sparks Published
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Microsoft beats Q1 expectations as AI anticipation buoys Azure revenues
News Increased AI spend could flatten the curve on Azure revenues for FY24, but the firm's success on customer investment is undeniable
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Microsoft knows AI has many problems – here’s how it plans to fix them
Analysis Satya Nadella left lots unsaid on safety, despite a clear strategy for engagement and sustainability
By Rory Bathgate Published
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