How Mercedes F1 uses the cloud for real-time decision-making

How Mercedes F1 uses cloud for real-time decision-making

For many large organizations, cloud computing is still in the background. Operates internal systems, supports analytics teams, and scales storage as needed. It is changing where the cloud manifests itself in the work itself – including performance-critical environments such as Formula 1 or F1, where Mercedes uses cloud systems to support real-time decision-making under pressure. … Read more

ByteDance is stepping up its move into enterprise cloud services

ByteDance steps up its push into enterprise cloud services

China’s cloud market is entering a new phase, shaped less by core storage and more by who can support large AI workloads at scale. Established providers still dominate, but the list of serious contenders is starting to change. ByteDance, long associated with consumer apps like TikTok and Douyin, is now making more significant inroads into … Read more

Why cloud spending continues to grow as AI moves into everyday operations

Why cloud spending keeps rising as AI moves into daily operations

The cloud is not considered a place for experimentation. For many enterprises, it has become the default environment for running artificial intelligence systems that support daily work. This shift, more than any headline figure, explains why cloud spending continues to grow. Instead of short trials or isolated pilots, AI workloads are now tied to core … Read more

Design your AI strategy with Microsoft Marketplace Solutions

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A new category of organizations is emerging that incorporates AI into all layers of their operations – accelerating delivery, scaling efficiently and unlocking new business potential. A new category of organizations is emerging that incorporates AI into all layers of their operations – accelerating delivery, scaling efficiently and unlocking new business potential. These companies are … Read more

A closer look at the Bank of England’s expanding cloud project

A closer look at the Bank of England’s expanding cloud project

Large organizations often expect cloud projects to bring visibility and control. In practice, the work can introduce new layers of cost and complexity. This tension is now visible at the Bank of England, where a long-running effort to move internal systems to the cloud has gone over budget. Procurement records show that the total cost … Read more

Aumovio moves to cloud computing to scale autonomous vehicle testing

Aumovio turns to cloud computing to scale autonomous vehicle testing

Building autonomous vehicles is no longer just a matter of sensors and software. It has become a test of how well companies can manage massive amounts of data, run large-scale simulations and verify safety in millions of scenarios before a vehicle even hits the road. For automotive companies working on self-driving systems, the ability to … Read more

Microsoft’s AI data center strategic planning enables seamless and large-scale deployment of NVIDIA Rubin | Microsoft Azure Blog

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CES 2026 showcases the arrival of the NVIDIA Rubin Platform along with proven Azure deployment readiness. CES 2026 showcases the arrival of the NVIDIA Rubin platform along with Azure’s proven deployment readiness. Microsoft’s long-range data center strategy was designed for just such moments, when NVIDIA’s next-generation systems slide right into infrastructure that anticipated their power, … Read more

Azure Storage Innovation: Unlocking the Future of Data | Microsoft Azure Blog

Azure Storage Innovation: Unlocking the Future of Data | Microsoft Azure Blog

Whether you’re improving the resilience of critical workloads or upgrading legacy systems; Azure Storage has a solution for you. Microsoft is redefining what’s possible in the public cloud and driving the next wave of AI-driven transformation for organizations. Whether you’re pushing the boundaries with AI, improving mission-critical resiliency, or modernizing legacy systems with cloud-native solutions, … Read more