AI is starting to change the way large organizations use cloud data platforms. What started as a way to cheaply store information and scale analytics has become central to creating reports, dashboards, and business intelligence. The shift now is not where the data lives in the cloud, but who can work with it and how … Read more
Image generated by Google Gemini It’s the year of living dangerously… or boldly. It all depends on the point of view. Oracle has revealed plans to raise up to $50 billion over the course of 2026 to supercharge its data center and AI infrastructure. It’s a very big bet because its stock is facing serious … Read more
Image: Envato India has dropped a technology incentive that may be of interest to foreign firms. The Union Budget 2026 offers a complete tax holiday lasting until 2047 for foreign AI and cloud providers that route their global services through Indian data centers. The sweeping policy change aims to transform India into a dominant data … Read more
Large financial institutions rarely overhaul their technology in one dramatic step. Change typically occurs in phases, with systems gradually shifting, consolidating, and improving over time. Nationwide Building Society’s expanded cloud services partnership with AWS fits right into this pattern. Rather than signaling a new direction, the deal reflects a decision to continue down a path … Read more
For many large organizations, cloud computing is still in the background. Operates internal systems, supports analytics teams, and scales storage as needed. It is changing where the cloud manifests itself in the work itself – including performance-critical environments such as Formula 1 or F1, where Mercedes uses cloud systems to support real-time decision-making under pressure. … Read more
Image generated by Google Gemini The U.S. military is looking to modernize and has turned to major technology ally Salesforce for support. Salesforce has been awarded a $5.6 billion, 10-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to accelerate digital modernization and operational readiness across the Department of War (DOW). The deal positions Salesforce as a … Read more
2025 was a pivotal year for Azure Storage, and we’re heading into 2026 with a clear focus on helping customers turn AI into real impact. 2025 was a pivotal year for Azure Storage, and we’re heading into 2026 with a clear focus on helping customers turn AI into real impact. As outlined in last December’s … Read more
China’s cloud market is entering a new phase, shaped less by core storage and more by who can support large AI workloads at scale. Established providers still dominate, but the list of serious contenders is starting to change. ByteDance, long associated with consumer apps like TikTok and Douyin, is now making more significant inroads into … Read more
The cloud is not considered a place for experimentation. For many enterprises, it has become the default environment for running artificial intelligence systems that support daily work. This shift, more than any headline figure, explains why cloud spending continues to grow. Instead of short trials or isolated pilots, AI workloads are now tied to core … Read more
A new category of organizations is emerging that incorporates AI into all layers of their operations – accelerating delivery, scaling efficiently and unlocking new business potential. A new category of organizations is emerging that incorporates AI into all layers of their operations – accelerating delivery, scaling efficiently and unlocking new business potential. These companies are … Read more
