Cloud providers are increasingly embedding generative AI and retrieval-augmented generation directly into infrastructure for faster, more context-aware data access. The same trend also points to greater use of serverless hybrid orchestration, confidential computing, and edge-based micro data centers.
TITEL: Zero trust remains a central cloud-security priority as cloud and AI spending accelerates
URL: https://www.n-ix.com/cloud-computing-trends/
SAMENVATTING: Zero trust is highlighted as a rapidly emerging cloud security trend, reflecting tighter access control and verification across cloud environments. This aligns with broader 2026 cloud priorities that place security closer to identity, configuration, and AI-driven workloads.
TITEL: FinOps and green cloud strategies are now mainstream cloud-operating priorities
URL: https://www.simplilearn.com/trends-in-cloud-computing-article
SAMENVATTING: Cloud trend coverage for 2026 emphasizes platform engineering, AI adoption, FinOps, and green cloud strategies as the main themes shaping enterprise cloud operations. The focus is shifting from simple migration to managing complexity, cost, and sustainability at scale.
TITEL: Enterprises are treating sovereign cloud as a procurement requirement, not a niche feature
URL: https://www.smartkeys.org/cloud-computing-trends/
SAMENVATTING: The report says sovereign cloud is moving from a niche concept to a standard buying requirement, alongside AI-driven demand and stronger security controls. It also notes that cloud security attention is shifting up the stack to protect AI models and the data feeding them.
TITEL: Strong MFA, least privilege, and AI-risk controls are core cybersecurity best practices for 2026
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/Top-Cybersecurity-Best-Practices-Basic-Final-508.pdf
SAMENVATTING: CISA’s guidance stresses strong passwords, multifactor authentication, regular software updates, user training, encryption, and data backups as basic protections. Other 2026 guidance adds AI-specific controls such as inventorying AI use, limiting data exposure, and reviewing workflows for prompt injection and leakage risks.
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