Microsoft 365 continues to be a core enterprise productivity and security platform

Microsoft 365 continues to be a core enterprise productivity and security platform

CISA’s business guidance emphasizes strong passwords, multifactor authentication, employee training, and software updates as essential controls, which are directly relevant to Microsoft 365 environments. These measures align with common enterprise hardening practices for identity, email, and collaboration workloads.[8]

TITEL: Azure remains part of a multi-cloud enterprise strategy
URL: https://www.flexera.com/blog/finops/cloud-computing-trends-flexera-2024-state-of-the-cloud-report/
SAMENVATTING: Flexera reports that enterprises continue to use major cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure alongside AWS and Google Cloud. The data supports the broader trend toward multi-cloud adoption rather than reliance on a single provider.[30]

TITEL: AI is reshaping cloud computing and enterprise infrastructure
URL: https://www.techtarget.com/it-infrastructure/opinion/5-cloud-trends-to-watch-for-in-2026
SAMENVATTING: TechTarget says enterprise AI workloads are reshaping cloud hyperscaling, while IT teams prioritize end-to-end security and observability in hybrid environments. This points to increasing demand for AI-ready infrastructure across cloud platforms.[23]

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, multifactor authentication, identity and access management, and regular patch management among the most important cybersecurity practices for 2026. The guidance reflects a shift toward verifying every access request and reducing implicit trust.[5]

TITEL: Cloud security is increasingly tied to AI, compliance, and hybrid operations
URL: https://www.netsuite.com/portal/resource/articles/erp/cloud-computing-trends.shtml
SAMENVATTING: NetSuite highlights cloud trends including AI and machine learning integration, zero trust, cloud-based disaster recovery, and collaboration platforms. These trends show that enterprise cloud strategy is increasingly driven by security, resilience, and AI-enabled operations.[4]

https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/four-cybersecurity-essentials-businesses