The landscape of Microsoft's AI Cloud Partner Program is set to shift dramatically come January 2025. With the addition of over 20 new license options and the phasing out of beloved legacy benefits like the Action Pack, this transformation has sparked a mixed reaction among partners. This article
The "Cloud Wars" term encapsulates the ferocious competition among Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, as they strive to control the burgeoning cloud computing market. These tech giants dominate a significant share of this sector globally. Each company’s performance in
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
