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AI adoption drives ‘unmanageable’ spike in cloud costs
That’s according to a new report by Tangoe, as IT executives leverage FinOps in an attempt to rein in software and infrastructure spending.
Oracle has ended free use for Java 17 – now what?
With 37% of participants of a recent survey saying they use JDK 17, what steps can be taken now it has moved to Oracle’s paid licensing model.
VMware called out after apparently offering AT&T a huge price rise
A staggering 1,050% rise is the alleged figure as AT&T hits back in its ongoing and very public row with VMware and Broadcom.
Microsoft lifts the price of System Center by ten percent
With the 2025 iteration of the management tool due to launch on 1st Nov, Microsoft have revealed it will be 10% costlier than its predecessor.
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Changes to Microsoft Product Terms – October 2024
A new month brings new changes to some Microsoft Product Terms – read the summary of the latest amendments to be made.
AT&T vs. Broadcom and VMware – are you ready for renewal?
As arguments between AT&T and VMware continue, what can be learnt from the revelations of the case – and how to avoid a similar situation.
Google files EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft over software licensing
The focus is on a set of terms Microsoft imposed on Windows Server that Google claims harmed competition and raised costs for customers.
IBM quietly axing thousands of jobs, source says
“A very low single digit percentage of IBM’s global workforce”, say Big Blue – as Cisco also keeps it promise of cutting staff.
Is a VMware exodus looming? New research suggests so
Customers say they are considering alternatives in light of the turbulence and increasing costs that followed its acquisition by Broadcom.
Oracle may owe you money as part of a $115 million lawsuit settlement – what to know about filing a claim
While admitting no wrongdoing, the tech giant has agreed to settle over allegations that it tracked people’s activity without their consent.
Microsoft will start charging for Windows 10 updates next year – here’s how much
A subscription for Windows 10 ESU will be expensive for businesses, just a few bucks for educators and a still unknown cost for consumers.
Broadcom and AT&T reach temporary VMware support deal
Broadcom is avoiding a temporary restraining order by agreeing to keep servicing AT&T’s VMware environment…for a while.
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