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HPE launches exclusive sovereign cloud offering for the channel
HPE has taken aim at data sovereignty concerns with two new products that look to help businesses make use of cloud-style services in an airgapped environment. HPE Private Cloud Enterprise Disconnected and HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected were announced at HPE Discover Barcelona 2024 during CEO Antonio Neri’s keynote address. They are intended to address the needs of regulated industries…
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FTC eyes Microsoft’s cloud practices amid anti-trust scrutiny – Computerworld
If pursued, this inquiry could lead to intensified regulations on Microsoft’s cloud strategy, underscoring the FTC’s commitment to protecting competitive markets in sectors increasingly dominated by a few key players. Neither the FTC nor Microsoft has publicly commented on the matter. “Moving forward, all hyperscalers should commit to the interoperability of their cloud solutions in both intent and practice,” Jain…
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SAP launches sovereign cloud service for UK customers
SAP has announced new sovereign cloud capabilities in the UK, meaning customers will now be able to process data entirely within the borders of the country. The offering is now fully operational and available to customers, SAP said in a statement, and is designed to meet the highest standards of data residency, security, and compliance within the UK. It’s targeted…
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The CIO’s quantum leap into the cloud: Integrating quantum computing into cloud infrastructure
As a CIO, I’ve always believed in transformation through innovation. This is more than a buzzword to put in your technology bingo card. Transformation through innovation involves a change in mindset as to how we action information, resolve complex problems, and improve organizational processes and objectives. We are at a time of another technological revolution with respect to the understanding…
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IT certifications for cloud architects, data security engineers, and ethical hackers yield the biggest pay boosts – Computerworld
“While learning new technology skills is vital, the ability for employees to demonstrate practical expertise through industry-recognized certifications is increasingly valued,” Gartner said. “Though they may not be a mandatory prerequisite for every position, certifications can empower individuals and organizations alike.” “Our data suggests that tech professionals skilled in cloud computing, security, data privacy, and risk management, as well as…
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Google Cloud will make MFA mandatory by the end of 2025 – here’s what you need to know
Google Cloud has set out its plan to raise the bar on cyber resilience and make multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for all Cloud users around the world by the end of 2025. The roll-out will follow three stages aimed at ushering Google Cloud customers into a new era of improved security, the company said. Mayank Upadhyay, VP of engineering and…
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Cloud repatriation may be nipping at hyperscaler market share, but it’s a boon for VMware
Cloud repatriation presents an opportunity for VMware, according to company executives, amid reports that hyperscalers are feeling the heat from enterprises moving workloads back to private setups. VMware is actively targeting repatriated workloads to shift them onto the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform, Broadcom’s UK&I managing director Tamar Brooks told press at VMware Explore 2024. “We would definitely be trying…
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Google Cloud to make MFA mandatory by the end of 2025
Google has announced that multi-factor authentication (MFA) will be mandatory on all Cloud accounts by the end of 2025 to enhance security. Google Cloud is a product designed for businesses, developers, and IT teams to build, deploy, and manage applications and infrastructure in the cloud. The mandatory MFA rollout will affect both admins and any users with access to Google…
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The Open Cloud Coalition wants to create a more open European cloud market – but is there more to the group than meets the eye?
There’s a new cloud lobby group on the scene in Europe, but it’s not gone down well with one major industry player. Launched this week, the Open Cloud Coalition is a “new alliance of leading cloud providers and users,” as the organization describes itself. Alongside Google, the OCC has ten other members, including Centerprise, Civo, Clairo AI, ControlPlane, DTP Group,…
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“Missed expectations” are driving the cloud repatriation trend – but it’s not as bad as you might think
IDC has warned that the growing trend of cloud repatriation is driven by missed expectations, largely around the growing costs of running workloads in the cloud. The report comes a week after 37 Signals — the SaaS company behind Basecamp — has revealed it will save $10 million over five years by ditching the cloud in favor of investing in…
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