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Cloud and SaaS risks rise in 2026 as trust and outages collide
Experts have predicted a continued rise in cloud-native intrusions, with them being used as footholds to pivot into on-prem environments.
Microsoft’s cloud licensing practices face further scrutiny
The move by Brazil’s competition authority follows the conclusion of a similar investigation by their UK counterparts.
Changes to Microsoft Product Terms – January 2026
A new month brings new changes to some Microsoft Product Terms – read the summary of the latest amendments to be made.
VMware sues Allstate over alleged obstruction of software licensing audit
VMware claim Allstate have breached a long‑standing licensing framework with a stonewalled audit request and missed reporting obligations.
Further back in the archive
Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations for 2026
The research firm have said the trends will influence spending decisions, technical design and risk management over the next 12 to 18 months.
CISPE contests Broadcom-VMware merger approval in court filing
The trade association argued before the EU General Court that the Commission inadequately assessed merger risks in its approval.
Salesforce opts for seat-based AI licensing
Analysts say the shift offers stability for customers, but embedded usage caps ensure vendors keep control.
Microsoft faces a £2.1 billion UK lawsuit over cloud licensing practices
The action is being taken on behalf of nearly 60,000 businesses who claim that Microsoft’s pricing practices create an uneven playing field.
Software makers say piracy is becoming a bigger problem than ever before
Research suggests China, Russia and India are the biggest culprits – but the trend is growing in countries like Germany as well.
Keep AI browsers out of your enterprise, warns Gartner
Research suggests they’re already in use – but keeping them there may lead to “irreversible and untraceable” data loss, analysts have said.
Windows 11 still barely pulling ahead of 10 despite end-of-support push
Statcounter shows the gap narrowing as both consumers and businesses cling to older hardware and familiar workflows.
Microsoft to raise 365 business prices by up to 33% from July 2026
Microsoft had previously warned that price increases were likely; and are a result of the “1100 value add features released in the last year”.
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