TechTarget says enterprise AI workloads are reshaping cloud hyperscaling, while IT teams are placing more emphasis on end-to-end security and observability in hybrid environments. The piece frames AI as a defining force in cloud strategy for 2026.
TITEL: Businesses increasingly optimize cloud infrastructure for AI workloads
URL: https://www.informationweek.com/it-infrastructure/7-cloud-computing-trends-for-leaders-to-watch-in-2026
SAMENVATTING: InformationWeek highlights that organizations are optimizing cloud infrastructure specifically for AI. It also points to growing adoption of AI agent meshes as another cloud trend for 2026.
TITEL: Microsoft Azure continues competing strongly in cloud adoption trends
URL: https://www.flexera.com/blog/finops/cloud-computing-trends-flexera-2024-state-of-the-cloud-report/
SAMENVATTING: Flexera reports that Azure remains one of the major cloud platforms in enterprise use, alongside AWS and Google Cloud. The same report notes increased attention on machine learning and AI in cloud workloads.
TITEL: Cybersecurity best practices increasingly center on MFA, zero trust, and patching
URL: https://www.fortinet.com/uk/resources/cyberglossary/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTING: Fortinet’s 2026 guidance emphasizes zero trust, multi-factor authentication, identity and access management, and regular patch management as core protections. It also highlights incident response planning and third-party risk management as essential controls.
TITEL: CISA says core cyber hygiene still starts with passwords, MFA, and updates
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTING: CISA describes strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and software updates as the basics of cyber hygiene. The agency says these measures can drastically improve online safety for individuals and organizations.
https://www.techtarget.com/it-infrastructure/opinion/5-cloud-trends-to-watch-for-2026
