Enterprise AI workloads are reshaping cloud infrastructure, with IT teams prioritizing end-to-end security and observability in hybrid environments. The article highlights AI as a central driver of cloud strategy in 2026.
TITEL: Azure and Microsoft 365 linked to broader cloud innovation
URL: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/cloud-computing-market-234.html
SAMENVATTING: The report says AI and ML are turning cloud platforms into engines of enterprise intelligence, which is directly relevant to Azure and Microsoft 365 adoption patterns. It also notes Microsoft and SAP cloud innovations in May 2025, including SAP ERP and BTP on Azure Marketplace and Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Joule.
TITEL: Zero trust and MFA remain top cybersecurity priorities
URL: https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTING: Fortinet lists zero trust architecture, multi-factor authentication, identity and access management, and patch management among the most important cybersecurity practices for 2026. These controls are especially relevant for enterprise cloud and Microsoft 365 environments.
TITEL: AI and GenAI infrastructure demand accelerates cloud spending
URL: https://www.databank.com/resources/blogs/cloud-trends-2026-10-trends-and-what-they-mean-in-practice/
SAMENVATTING: The article says AI model training and inference are driving demand for GPU-heavy instances, custom accelerators, and large GPU clusters. This reflects the growing infrastructure pressure created by enterprise AI adoption.
TITEL: Security remains a core concern in cloud computing
URL: https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/cyber-security/what-is-cybersecurity/most-effective-cyber-security-practices/
SAMENVATTING: Check Point emphasizes defining and controlling user roles as a core cybersecurity practice. It also stresses incident response and management processes, which are critical for cloud and SaaS deployments.
https://www.techtarget.com/it-infrastructure/opinion/5-cloud-trends-to-watch-for-in-2026
