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 Local: announcements and updates (May 2025 – Weeks: 17 and 18)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (May 2025 – Weeks: 17 and 18)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Local, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General Microsoft Announces New European Digital Commitments Microsoft has introduced five new commitments to deepen its partnership with Europe, focusing on digital…
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Azure Hybrid Management & Security: What’s New and Insights from the Field – April 2025
Read article →: Azure Hybrid Management & Security: What’s New and Insights from the Field – April 2025With this article, I’m launching a new monthly series focused on the management and security of hybrid and multicloud environments with Azure, which takes over from the previous “Azure Management Services: What’s New” series. The evolution of IT architectures and the growing adoption of hybrid models require a shift in how we approach operations, governance,…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (April 2025 – Weeks: 15 and 16)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (April 2025 – Weeks: 15 and 16)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Local, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General Microsoft Copilot in Azure is Now Generally Available Microsoft Copilot in Azure has reached general availability, bringing AI-powered assistance to users…
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SQL Server Licensing: How Azure Arc Can Change the Rules
Read article →: SQL Server Licensing: How Azure Arc Can Change the RulesIn my previous article, I explored how Azure Arc enables organizations to harness the power of the Azure cloud in managing SQL Servers, regardless of where the databases reside: on-premises, at the edge, or in other cloud environments. This extension of the Azure platform allows for centralized governance, enhanced security, and advanced features without requiring…
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On-Premises GPUs for AI and Virtual Desktop: How Azure Local is Changing the Game
Read article →: On-Premises GPUs for AI and Virtual Desktop: How Azure Local is Changing the GameIn recent years, the adoption of technologies based on Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and desktop virtualization has accelerated dramatically. However, behind the innovation visible to end users lies a fundamental requirement: high-performance IT infrastructures capable of efficiently handling complex workloads. While the cloud often appears to be the go-to solution, it is not always the…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (April 2025 – Weeks: 13 and 14)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (April 2025 – Weeks: 13 and 14)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Local, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure Compute Retirement of D, Ds, Dv2, Dsv2, and Ls Series Virtual Machines Microsoft has announced the retirement of the D, Ds, Dv2,…
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Azure Hybrid Management & Security: Topics Covered
Read article →: Azure Hybrid Management & Security: Topics CoveredModern architectures span on‑premises datacenters, multiple clouds, containerized workloads, and PaaS services. In this landscape, Azure provides a comprehensive management and security platform that extends beyond its own borders with Azure Arc and is enhanced by AI to accelerate decision‑making and operations. The “Azure Hybrid Management & Security” series delivers practical, opinionated, and continuously updated…
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Azure Management services: what’s new in March 2025
Read article →: Azure Management services: what’s new in March 2025This 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 IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (March 2025 – Weeks: 11 and 12)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (March 2025 – Weeks: 11 and 12)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Local, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General Microsoft Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms, Q4 2024 Microsoft has once again been recognized as a…