In a notable turn of events within the competitive cloud computing landscape, Microsoft has reached a significant $22 million settlement with the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) to address long-standing concerns related to anticompetitive practices. The antitrust
The recent news of Microsoft’s colossal $1.5 billion investment in G42, an artificial intelligence (AI) and data center service provider based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has stirred significant concern among US lawmakers. The core apprehension is centered around the implications for
In a remarkable achievement that underlines their strides in innovation and client-centric solutions, Confluent Inc. has been recognized as Microsoft's 2024 Open Source Software (OSS) on Azure Global Partner of the Year. This prestigious accolade, which Confluent has now received for the third
Often taken for granted, the seamless operation of cloud services is a foundational aspect of the digital age. Yet, as usage becomes increasingly ubiquitous, so too does the potential for impactful disruptions. This article casts a retrospective eye over ten years of Microsoft Azure, examining the
In a strategic leap forward for technology in the Gulf, Qatar is harnessing the transformative powers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a significant expansion of its Cloud Data Centres, brought to fruition by a partnership with the tech juggernaut Microsoft. The inception of this partnership
The business world today stands on the precipice of a monumental transformation, driven by the explosion of data and the era of digitalization. At the heart of this transfiguration lies cloud analytics – a technological marvel that is progressively becoming the linchpin of strategic decisions. As
