Major medical records vendor Epic Systems moves away from Google Cloud, citing security concerns, and indicating plans to rely Amazon’s AWS and Microsoft Azure. This is big news in the healthcare market, and likely something that hospitals and healthcare providers can’t help but take note of—especially if they are current customers of Google Cloud for medical research, data storage, or other IT operations.
Microsoft Awarded Impact Level 6 DoD Clearance: Closes Gap With AWS
With the award of an important DoD clearance known as Level 6, Microsoft’s Azure cloud business became only the second to hold this important credential.
Microsoft’s Vision for the Multi-Cloud Future
While its new offerings are compelling, it may be equally as relevant that Microsoft is clearly creating a culture that embraces partnership and open development, and one that even extends to competitors.
Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10Bn JEDI Contract [I told you so]
News that breaks on a Friday night is often ignored, but not this news. The Pentagon announced the award to Microsoft of its $10 Billion technology services contract, often referred to as JEDI, usurping the perceived-front runner Amazon (and making good on my prediction).
Amazon Web Services: Stay The Course, 37% Growth Is Absolutely Fine
Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported lower than expected growth at 37%. However, as AWS matures, their growth will decline and competition like Microsoft Azure will likely gain market share. However, AWS is doing a lot well, and should keep their eyes on the big picture.
New Microsoft Azure Data Share Service Helps Companies Share (and Maybe Sell) Data
The newly announced Microsoft Azure Data Share service allows customers to share, manage, control, and maybe monetize, their business data, within the enterprise as well as with partners and third parties. While the sharing part is cool, it’s the monetizing part that’s most interesting to me.
Microsoft and Sony Teaming Up, Partnering on Cloud, Imaging
Microsoft and Sony teaming up on cloud gaming will allow them to fend off new players like Google Stadia by leveraging Azure and Sony’s imaging. A smart move by both companies, here’s why.
Microsoft Beats Earnings Estimates – Eclipsing $1 Trillion Market Cap
Microsoft’s earnings report is in, beating analysts’ expectations on both earnings and revenue. Here’s why those numbers are so good.