Cloud Computing

Editor's pick – Optimizing the Cloud

IT certifications for cloud architects, data security engineers, and ethical hackers yield the biggest pay boosts

Pay for workers with IT certifications rose as much as $40,000 over last year, as companies seek new skillsets among their current and potential employee base. But certifications for AI skills have been slow to gain traction.

By Lucas Mearian

07 Nov 20246 mins

CertificationsGenerative AIHiring

Apple shops at Amazon for Apple Intelligence services

Apple is using artificial intelligence processors from Amazon Web Services to build and power some Apple Intelligence and other services.

By Jonny Evans

05 Dec 20245 mins

Amazon Web ServicesAppleGenerative AI

Download the Cloud Optimization Enterprise Spotlight

By CIO.com and CSOonline.com staff

02 Dec 20241 min

Cloud ManagementCloud SecurityIT Strategy

FTC opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity practices

By Gyana Swain

28 Nov 20243 mins

Cloud ComputingMicrosoftTechnology Industry

Microsoft’s Windows 365 Link is a thin client device for shared workspaces

By Matthew Finnegan

19 Nov 20245 mins

Cloud ComputingMicrosoftWindows

FTC eyes Microsoft’s cloud practices amid antitrust scrutiny

By Gyana Swain

15 Nov 20245 mins

Cloud ComputingRegulation

Enterprise buyer’s guide: Digital whiteboard software

By Robert Mitchell

07 Oct 202417 mins

Collaboration SoftwareEnterprise Buyer’s GuidesRemote Work

By Robert Mitchell

23 Sep 202413 mins

Cloud StorageCollaboration SoftwareEnterprise Buyer’s Guides

Download our unified communications as a service (UCaaS) enterprise buyer’s guide

By Andy Patrizio

28 Jun 20241 min

Cloud ComputingEnterprise Buyer’s GuidesUnified Communications

Download our AI as a service (AIaaS) enterprise buyer’s guide

By Andy Patrizio

14 Jun 20241 min

Cloud ComputingEnterprise Buyer’s Guides

Articles

3 ways Nerdio simplifies Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop operations and management for IT

Explore the powerful features in Nerdio Manager for Enterprise that enhance the security, scalability, and efficiency of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, making it easier for IT teams to manage virtual desktops.

By Nerdio

23 Jul 2024 5 mins

Business IT AlignmentCloud ComputingInfrastructure Management

The future of DaaS: Why legacy VDI is not enough for today's business needs

Not all IT organizations want to juggle the extensive customization and configuration solutions that optimize Microsoft AVD. Help is at hand.

By Pete Bartolik

22 Jul 2024 4 mins

Cloud ComputingDigital TransformationSaaS

Cost optimization: How to get the most out of your DaaS investment

Watching the bottom line: An automated approach to provisioning AVD with Nerdio guarantees reliability across deployments, mitigating the risk of errors and ensuring a seamless user experience—all while protecting your investment.

By Pete Bartolik

22 Jul 2024 4 mins

Cloud ComputingDigital Transformation

Anthropic’s latest version of Claude comes to Amazon Bedrock

Amazon continues to keep the latest Anthropic generative AI models in its cloud.

By Jon Gold

16 Apr 2024 3 mins

Artificial IntelligenceCloud ComputingGenerative AI

Do cloud-based genAI services have an enterprise future?

As enterprises continue to pilot generative AI projects, many are finding the cost of rolling out the tech in their own data centers can be prohibitive. ISVs like Amazon see a future in offering those AI instances over the web.

By Lucas Mearian

15 Apr 2024 6 mins

Amazon Web ServicesCloud ComputingROI and Metrics

AIaaS buyer’s guide: How to choose an AI-as-a-service provider

AIaaS can help you jumpstart your AI projects, but there are some details you need to know. Here’s what to look for and five leading options to consider.

By Andy Patrizio

11 Mar 2024 16 mins

Enterprise Buyer’s GuidesGenerative AISaaS

Elon Musk sues OpenAI alleging breach of founding agreement

The lawsuit could hold far reaching implications for Microsoft’s use of GPT-4 and other upcoming models in its products.

By Anirban Ghoshal

01 Mar 2024 4 mins

Generative AILegalMicrosoft

Google calls Microsoft’s cloud practices in the EU anti-competitive

Microsoft has refuted Google’s claims and said that it has worked with independent cloud providers in the EU to change its licensing terms to address their concerns.

By Anirban Ghoshal

28 Feb 2024 6 mins

GoogleMicrosoftRegulation

Microsoft plans €2B investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in Spain

Microsoft’s European charm offensive continues, with a collaboration with the Spanish Government to strengthen cybersecurity and implement AI in the Spanish administration.

By Irene Iglesias Álvarez

22 Feb 2024 3 mins

Artificial IntelligenceMicrosoftTechnology Industry

Box CEO ‘insanely excited’ about future of Vision Pro, work, and AI

'We are just insanely excited about the future of computing right now between Vision Pro and what's happening with AI,' Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie says.

By Jonny Evans

20 Feb 2024 6 mins

AppleGenerative AISmall and Medium Business

Microsoft and Google invest in AI in Europe

The big investments by big tech could be intended to reshape their AI infrastructure ahead of new legislation from Brussels.

By Grant Gross

15 Feb 2024 3 mins

Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AITechnology Industry

Generative AI boosts cloud revenue for Microsoft, Google

While the rise of generative AI has bolstered Microsoft’s revenue from its Azure and SaaS offerings, it also helped Google grow cloud revenue to the point it’s now 10% of Alphabet’s revenue.

By Anirban Ghoshal

31 Jan 2024 4 mins

GoogleMicrosoftTechnology Industry