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 (February 2024 – Weeks: 05 and 06)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (February 2024 – Weeks: 05 and 06)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 Azure VMware Solution Now Available in Italy North Region Azure VMware Solution has been made available in the Italy North Azure…
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Azure Management services: what’s new in January 2024
Read article →: Azure Management services: what’s new in January 2024This month, Microsoft has introduced a series of significant updates for Azure management services. This is part of a series of monthly articles aimed at providing an in-depth and detailed analysis of the most relevant innovations. The goal is to keep users always informed about the ongoing evolutions of Azure, providing the essential information to…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (January 2024 – Weeks: 03 and 04)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (January 2024 – Weeks: 03 and 04)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 Azure Cloud Services (Classic) Retirement Microsoft has announced the retirement of its Azure Cloud Services (Classic) deployment model, effective August 31,…
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Leveraging Azure infrastructure in Italy: opportunities and strategies for businesses
Read article →: Leveraging Azure infrastructure in Italy: opportunities and strategies for businessesIn the digital era, the evolution of cloud computing represents a crucial turning point for businesses, radically changing the way data, applications, and IT infrastructures are managed. At the heart of this revolution stands Microsoft Azure, a leading cloud platform that offers an extensive assortment of services and solutions, designed to increase efficiency, security, and…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (January 2024 – Weeks: 01 and 02)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (January 2024 – Weeks: 01 and 02)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 Storage Customer-Managed Keys for Azure NetApp Files volume encryption Azure NetApp Files now supports customer-managed keys for volume encryption, enhancing data security…
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Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty: the solution to meet sovereignty requirements in the cloud and hybrid environments
Read article →: Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty: the solution to meet sovereignty requirements in the cloud and hybrid environmentsMicrosoft has recently announced the availability of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty across all Azure regions. This solution offers reliable options for the public sector, designed to support the migration, development, and transformation of workloads in Microsoft’s cloud while complying with regulatory, security, and control requirements. In this article, we delve into the distinctive features of…
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Azure Management services: what’s new in December 2023
Read article →: Azure Management services: what’s new in December 2023This month, Microsoft introduced a series of significant updates to the Azure management services. Through this series of monthly articles, the aim is to offer an overview of the most relevant news. The goal is to keep you constantly informed about these developments, providing you with the essential information to further explore these topics. The…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (December 2023 – Weeks: 51 and 52)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (December 2023 – Weeks: 51 and 52)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. This release marks the final update for the year 2023, and I take this opportunity to wish everyone the best for the upcoming…
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Microsoft Copilot for Azure: how Artificial Intelligence is transforming Azure infrastructure design and management
Read article →: Microsoft Copilot for Azure: how Artificial Intelligence is transforming Azure infrastructure design and managementIn an era marked by relentless technological evolution, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a revolutionary force in the cloud computing landscape. At the heart of this transformation is Microsoft, which has recently unveiled Microsoft Copilot for Azure. This innovative solution marks the beginning of a new era in the design, management, and optimization of…