Forrester says cloud providers are moving beyond commodity infrastructure toward platforms built for generative AI and agentic AI. The trend reflects growing enterprise demand for AI-first cloud services rather than only generic compute and storage.[17]
TITEL: Hyperscalers and neoclouds compete for enterprise AI services
URL: https://www.forrester.com/blogs/announcing-our-top-10-cloud-trends-for-2025/
SAMENVATTING: Forrester highlights intensified competition between hyperscalers and neoclouds as both try to win enterprise AI workloads. This suggests that AI service differentiation is becoming a central battleground in cloud computing.[2]
TITEL: Microsoft Azure strengthens its position in multicloud enterprise use
URL: https://www.flexera.com/blog/finops/cloud-computing-trends-flexera-2024-state-of-the-cloud-report/
SAMENVATTING: Flexera reports that multi-cloud usage remains widespread, and Azure continues to be one of the major platforms used for significant workloads. The report notes that 45% of respondents used Azure for significant workloads, indicating its continued relevance in enterprise cloud strategies.[18]
TITEL: Zero trust remains a leading cybersecurity best practice
URL: https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTATION: Fortinet lists zero trust architecture as its top cybersecurity practice and recommends MFA, identity and access management, endpoint detection and response, and incident response planning. These controls align closely with enterprise priorities for cloud and Microsoft 365 environments.[7]
TITEL: CISA emphasizes MFA, strong passwords, updates, and training for basic cyber hygiene
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTION: CISA says the basics of cyber hygiene are strong passwords, software updates, thinking before clicking suspicious links, and enabling multi-factor authentication. The guidance is directly relevant to protecting cloud services, Azure, and Microsoft 365 accounts.[26]
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