INSIGHTS
Ideas, perspectives and lessons from the field.
I write about the evolution of enterprise technology — from hybrid cloud, infrastructure and architecture to governance, security, resilience and AI — with a focus on what changes, why it matters and how it should influence the decisions we make.
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Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (November 2024 – Weeks: 43 and 44)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (November 2024 – Weeks: 43 and 44)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Stack, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General Microsoft Named a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Cloud Platform Services Microsoft has once again been recognized by…
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WSUS Retirement: Impact and Strategies for Server System Updates
Read article →: WSUS Retirement: Impact and Strategies for Server System UpdatesWith Microsoft’s announcement regarding the retirement of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), a new chapter begins in managing updates for server systems. After almost 20 years since its release, WSUS will no longer be actively developed, creating uncertainty among IT administrators who have relied on this tool to distribute updates in enterprise environments. In this…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (October 2024 – Weeks: 41 and 42)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (October 2024 – Weeks: 41 and 42)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Stack, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General ItalyNorth – New Services Available Microsoft has expanded the portfolio of services in the Italy North Azure Region, making it an…
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Proactive Cloud Protection: Experiences and Strategies for Cloud Security
Read article →: Proactive Cloud Protection: Experiences and Strategies for Cloud SecurityWith the growing adoption of cloud platforms, organizations face new security challenges that require a structured and proactive approach. Field experience has shown how critical it is to implement effective Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions to continuously monitor and protect cloud infrastructures. These tools enable the detection and resolution of risks before they can…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (October 2024 – Weeks: 39 and 40)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (October 2024 – Weeks: 39 and 40)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Stack, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General Microsoft Invests €4.3B to Boost AI Infrastructure and Cloud Capacity in Italy Microsoft has announced its largest investment in Italy to…
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Azure Management services: what’s new in October 2024
Read article →: Azure Management services: what’s new in October 2024This month, Microsoft introduced a series of significant updates related to Azure management services. Through this series of monthly articles, the aim is to provide an overview of the most relevant new features. The goal is to keep you constantly informed about these developments, providing you with essential information to further explore these topics. The…
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Azure Management services: what’s new in September 2024
Read article →: Azure Management services: what’s new in September 2024This month, Microsoft introduced a series of significant updates related to Azure management services. Through this series of monthly articles, the aim is to provide an overview of the most relevant new features. The goal is to keep you constantly informed about these developments, providing you with essential information to further explore these topics. The…
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Windows Server 2025 vs. Azure Stack HCI: Who Wins the Virtualization Challenge?
Read article →: Windows Server 2025 vs. Azure Stack HCI: Who Wins the Virtualization Challenge?Recently, the virtualization landscape has seen significant changes, pushing companies to evaluate new solutions for their IT environments. Specifically, the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom has raised concerns among many customers, leading them to explore alternatives for their virtualization infrastructures. In this context, Windows Server 2025 and Azure Stack HCI emerge as two key options…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (September 2024 – Weeks: 37 and 38)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (September 2024 – Weeks: 37 and 38)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Stack, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General ItalyNorth – New Service Available: Azure Web PubSub Azure Web PubSub is now available in the ItalyNorth Azure region. This service…