Cloud Computing


Microsoft Brings Autonomous AI Research to Azure with Deep Research Agents

Microsoft is transforming its AI research capabilities into enterprise-grade infrastructure with the limited preview launch of enhanced agent support in Azure AI Foundry.

Microsoft Leads Cloud Hyperscalers in AI-Heavy Security Analytics Field

With security analytics steadily becoming more AI-driven, Microsoft stands alone as the leading cloud hyperscaler owing to its advanced AI capabilities and long-term roadmap, according to the findings of a recent Forrester paper.

OpenAI Exposes Cloud-Based Threat Campaigns Fueled by Malicious AI Use

OpenAI is ramping up its efforts to identify and disrupt the misuse of artificial intelligence in cybercrime, social engineering, and influence operations, particularly those targeting or operating through cloud infrastructure.

Why Microsoft Is Still Betting Big on SQL Server in a Cloud-First World

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads.

Q&A: Windows 365 Boot and the Future of Seamless Hybrid Access

Windows 365 MVP Anders Green explains how Windows 365 Boot can streamline secure access, reduce hardware costs and support flexible work.

Microsoft Expands Azure AI and Integration with Voice, Search and Indexing Tools

Microsoft revealed a set of updates to its Azure platform during the Build 2025 conference aimed at improving dev access to AI-powered voice agents, document indexing and vector search integration.

Microsoft Rethinks EU Cloud Strategy as Geopolitics Roil Global IT

Facing rising trade tensions and anxiety over data sovereignty, Microsoft unveils a plan to shore up its European cloud footprint -- one that could reset how U.S. cloud giants operate abroad.

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Microsoft Boosts Azure Disk Efficiency With 'Performance Plus' Tier

A recent update to Azure Managed Disks offers improved storage throughput and IOPS, but testing shows Premium V2 still leads in consistency under heavy load.

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Microsoft Announces Azure AI with Copilot GA and Meta Llama 4 Integration

Microsoft has announced the general availability (GA) of Copilot in Azure and the addition of Meta's new Llama 4 models to Azure AI Foundry and Azure Databricks.

Microsoft's New Cloud PC Designed for Windows 365 Now Available

Microsoft on Wednesday announced Windows 365 Link -- the first cloud PC device from the company -- is now generally available.

Google To Buy Cloud Security Firm Wiz for $32 Billion in Record-Breaking Deal

Google has reached an agreement to acquire cloud security startup Wiz Inc. in an all-cash deal valued at $32 billion.

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IT Solutions for Disruptive Times: Converge360 Names Winners of Inaugural Awards

In a climate of tight budgets and seismic technological shifts, IT vendors are stepping up to help organizations stay innovative -- and stay ahead.

The Unheralded Announcements from Microsoft Ignite

While they might not have made Nadella's keynote, these upcoming enhancements to Azure and Microsoft security are worth paying attention to.

Azure AI Foundry Revealed at Microsoft Ignite

Microsoft is consolidating its Azure generative AI tools into a unified platform named Azure AI Foundry.

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2025

Microsoft announced Monday that Windows Server 2025 is now generally available.

Cloud, Security Dominate List of Highest-Paying Tech Certs

New research reaffirms the importance of cloud expertise in higher-paying IT positions.

Microsoft Among Founding Backers of Identity Security Standards Body

A new identity security standard has won the support of Microsoft, Google and other industry giants.

Microsoft Updates OneDrive with AI Agents, Copilot Interactions

Microsoft recently announced new enterprise capabilities in its OneDrive cloud storage service, many of which leverage the company's Copilot AI technologies.

Microsoft Brings More AI-Optimized VMs to Azure

Microsoft recently announced a pair of new Azure virtual machine (VM) options designed to accommodate the intense compute demands of modern -- specifically, AI -- workloads.

Microsoft Inks Deal for Nuclear Power from Three Mile Island

Microsoft has inked a landmark energy agreement with Constellation Energy to power its datacenters by reviving a unit of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania.

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