CISA says strong passwords, updating software, thinking before clicking, and turning on multi-factor authentication are the basics of “cyber hygiene” and can drastically improve online safety. This is especially relevant for enterprise environments that rely on Microsoft 365 and Azure identities.
TITEL: Cloud trends point toward AI-native infrastructure and hybrid architectures
URL: https://www.forrester.com/blogs/category/cloud-computing/
SAMENVATTING: Forrester says the cloud industry is moving beyond commodity infrastructure toward platforms built for generative AI and agentic AI. It also highlights AI infrastructure cloud platforms and AI-centric platform-as-a-service offerings as emerging paths in this shift.
TITEL: AI workloads are driving cloud spending growth in 2026
URL: https://www.cloudzero.com/blog/cloud-computing-statistics/
SAMENVATTING: CloudZero reports that AI workloads are now the primary driver of cloud spending growth in 2026. It also notes that cloud infrastructure spending rose 29% year over year in the final quarter of 2025.
TITEL: Enterprises continue to lean into multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies
URL: https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-05-13-gartner-identifies-top-trends-shaping-the-future-of-cloud
SAMENVATTING: Gartner lists multicloud, AI/ML, sustainability, digital sovereignty, and industry solutions among the top trends shaping cloud adoption. It says many organizations are also using industry cloud platforms to accelerate business initiatives.
TITEL: FinOps and Azure remain central in enterprise cloud management
URL: https://www.flexera.com/blog/finops/the-latest-cloud-computing-trends-flexera-2025-state-of-the-cloud-report/
SAMENVATTING: Flexera says FinOps practices are gaining popularity, with 59% of organizations now having a dedicated FinOps team. The report also says Azure holds a slight lead among enterprises, underscoring its continued importance in corporate cloud strategies.
https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurity-best-practices
