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Cloud spending soars in financial services – but it’s not all plane sailing for another key European industry
The banking industry is ramping up cloud spending more than any other sector, according to new research, but other major sectors appear to be easing off the pedal. Analysis from IDC shows public cloud spending in Europe will hit a total of $221 billion this year and is expected to reach $373 billion by 2028 – marking a five-year compound…
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5 Reasons I’ve Stopped Auto-Renewing Cloud Gaming Services
I never liked the idea of cloud gaming or gaming subscriptions, but I’ve found myself using both. They make a lot of sense for someone who likes gaming on their phone. Still, I’ve stopped allowing these services to auto-renew, and I feel it’s for the better. 5 Expiration Dates Help Me Digitally Detox I’m not going to tell you that…
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Get Secure Cloud Storage on a 2TB Lifetime Plan With Internxt for $91
Every business has certain files that are too important to lose. To guard against this possibility, security experts usually recommend keeping an online backup. With Internxt Cloud Storage, you can utilize cloud storage without compromising your security. This decentralized platform uses open-source code, zero-knowledge infrastructure and end-to-end encryption to keep your files completely private. What’s more, you can get a…
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Enterprise tech spending to hit $4.9 trillion in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and cybersecurity – Computerworld
North America is projected to experience a 6.1% increase in tech spending, with AI investments in financial services, retail, and media leading the way. Businesses in the US and Canada are accelerating cloud migration and cybersecurity initiatives, positioning the region at the forefront of enterprise IT innovation. The Asia-Pacific region is forecasted to grow by 5.6%, with China, India, Japan,…
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Top Cloud Storage Providers in 2025
Cloud storage services are designed to address a variety of data-related needs. Whether it’s accessing files from multiple devices, backing up and restoring your important data, or sharing files across teams for work — utilizing a cloud storage solution is a smart way to go about it. In this rundown, we take a look at some of the best cloud…
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Microsoft promises more AI spending despite cloud cost stumble
Microsoft posted revenue and earnings growth in its latest quarterly results, but shares still tumbled after reporting higher than expected costs in its cloud segment. Microsoft posted second quarter revenue of $69.6bn, up 12%, while operating income hit $31.7bn, up 17%. Breaking down the results, Microsoft highlighted 14% growth in productivity and business processes. This included a 15% leap in…
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What is a sovereign cloud?
With cloud sovereignty a hot-button topic, businesses might be thinking they too need to jump on the bandwagon. However, industry players tell ITPro that it’s still very much a public-sector play. Often confused with data sovereignty, the sovereign cloud concept is more about the frameworks governments put in place to gain or maintain control over the national cloud environment. “It’s…
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Microsoft first raises doubts about DeepSeek and then adds it to its cloud
However, despite adding the R1 model to its cloud, Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly probing the startup that developed the R1 model for IP infringement. A separate report from Bloomberg noted that both the US-headquartered firms were checking if DeepSeek had accessed and copied OpenAI’s technology while developing its reasoning model. The report further cites Microsoft security researchers saying that…
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UK Cloud Services Market “Not Working As Well As It Could,” Says Competition Authority
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority has published the provisional findings of an investigation into all cloud service providers in the country, following concerns raised by telecoms regulator Ofcom. The current conclusion is that the cloud services market is “not working as well as it could,” as it is difficult for customers to switch cloud providers or use multiple clouds.…
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