Enterprise cloud strategy is increasingly shaped by AI, with organizations using cloud platforms to support AI and machine-learning workloads. The source also highlights the growing need for end-to-end security and observability in hybrid environments. [33]
TITEL: Microsoft Azure demand rises as enterprises expand multicloud usage
URL: https://www.flexera.com/blog/finops/cloud-computing-trends-flexera-2024-state-of-the-cloud-report/
SAMENVATTING: Flexera reports continued adoption of major cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, alongside AWS and Google Cloud. The report indicates that many organizations now run significant workloads on Azure as part of broader multicloud strategies. [30]
TITEL: AI-driven cloud infrastructure becomes a dominant enterprise trend
URL: https://www.netsuite.com/portal/resource/articles/erp/cloud-computing-trends.shtml
SAMENVATTING: Cloud computing trends in 2026 include rapid adoption of AI and generative AI services, plus increased reliance on managed service providers. The source also notes that compliance and security trends are moving toward zero trust and cloud-based disaster recovery. [4]
TITEL: Cybersecurity best practices emphasize MFA, patching, and least privilege
URL: https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTING: Fortinet lists zero trust, multi-factor authentication, identity and access management, and regular patch management among the core cybersecurity controls for 2026. It also highlights security awareness training and incident response planning as essential practices. [5]
TITEL: CISA recommends phishing training, MFA, and software updates for businesses
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/four-cybersecurity-essentials-businesses
SAMENVATTING: CISA’s business guidance focuses on training employees to avoid phishing, requiring strong passwords, enforcing MFA, and keeping business software updated. These recommendations align with basic cyber hygiene for Microsoft 365 and Azure-adjacent environments. [9]
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