AWS was against it
Microsoft has become a new member of CISPE (Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers of Europe) – the very association that recently took legal action against the company’s licensing practices. However, the decision to admit the 39th member was not well received everywhere.
IntelBroker
The US IT group Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is currently investigating reports of a potentially serious security incident. The cybercriminal known as “IntelBroker” offered a data set for sale in relevant underground forums on January 16, which he claimed originated from the technology giant’s systems.
"On all recent changes to algorithms"
The EU Commission is investigating US billionaire and Trump confidant Elon Musk’s social network X. Brussels is pressing ahead with proceedings shortly before the inauguration of the new US president.
100 million dollars
Flexera intends to strengthen its position in the FinOps market by acquiring NetApp’s FinOps business unit. NetApp’s Spot technology will expand the provider’s portfolio for software license management and technology intelligence in the area of cloud cost management.
Office Apps
Microsoft is stepping up the pressure on Windows 10 users: from October 2025, Microsoft 365 applications will no longer be officially supported under the discontinued operating system. The software company is therefore urging users to switch to Windows 11.
AI becomes proactive
OpenAI is adding a task function to ChatGPT that allows users to schedule reminders and regular requests. The new function will initially be rolled out in beta status for Plus, Team and Pro users.
Low performance ratings
The Facebook group Meta wants to replace around five percent of its employees this year. The idea is that employees with low performance ratings will have to leave the company more quickly.
China is important for Tesla
According to a media report, the Chinese government is considering selling Tiktok ‘s US business to tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Draft bill
The British government is planning far-reaching measures in the fight against ransomware attacks. A new draft law stipulates that public institutions and operators of critical infrastructure will no longer be allowed to make ransom payments to cyber criminals in future.
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