Forrester says enterprise cloud strategy is shifting toward AI-native platforms, with hyperscalers and neoclouds competing to provide first-party AI services. The report frames generative AI and agentic AI as a central force shaping cloud roadmaps.
TITEL: Cloud spending and FinOps stay top priorities
URL: https://www.flexera.com/blog/finops/cloud-computing-trends-flexera-2024-state-of-the-cloud-report/
SAMENVATTING: Flexera’s cloud trends coverage highlights growing use of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with stronger adoption of FinOps practices to control cloud costs. It also notes increasing interest in managed service providers as cloud environments become more complex.
TITEL: Zero trust remains a leading cybersecurity practice
URL: https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTING: Fortinet lists zero trust architecture, MFA, least-privilege access, and incident response planning among the most effective cybersecurity practices. The guidance emphasizes reducing implicit trust and tightening identity controls across users, apps, and devices.
TITEL: CISA reinforces core cyber hygiene for organizations
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTING: CISA says the basics of cyber hygiene include strong passwords, software updates, and multi-factor authentication. The agency presents these as foundational steps that significantly improve online safety and reduce common attack paths.
TITEL: Azure and AI remain tightly linked in enterprise cloud strategy
URL: https://www.flexera.com/blog/finops/the-latest-cloud-computing-trends-flexera-2025-state-of-the-cloud-report/
SAMENVATTING: Flexera’s 2025 cloud report says AWS and Azure continue to compete for top cloud-provider share, while AI and machine learning keep rising in strategic importance. The report also shows FinOps gaining momentum as enterprises try to balance AI ambitions with cloud cost control.
