Cloud Computing

What really caused that AWS outage in December?

AWS now has confirmed its AI actually did delete and recreate an environment, but is blaming a human engineer for the mishap. AI firms blaming humans is becoming a recurring theme.

By Evan Schuman

24 Feb 20267 mins

Amazon Web ServicesArtificial IntelligenceIaaS

Articles

Nadella redefines ‘sovereignty’ for the AI era — analysts call it smart, self‑serving

By urging Europe to focus less on data residency and more on model control, Microsoft’s CEO reframes the sovereignty debate in a way analysts say strengthens hyperscalers, even as Europe grows more wary of US cloud dependence.

By Anirban Ghoshal

22 Jan 2026 5 mins

Laws and RegulationsMicrosoftTechnology Industry

The Windows PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI

The rise of AI tools and services has added a new twist to the decline and fall of standalone Windows PCs.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

22 Jan 2026 6 mins

Desktop PCsDesktop VirtualizationWindows PCs

AWS European cloud service launch raises questions over sovereignty

AWS’s new sovereign cloud for Europe boosts compliance controls, but analysts say its US ownership raises unresolved questions about legal authority and service continuity.

By Matthew Finnegan

19 Jan 2026 5 mins

Amazon Web ServicesGovernmentLaws and Regulations

EU looks to bolster its open-source sector to counter US cloud dominance

With geopolitical tensions on the rise, European leaders are looking for options and want feedback about how to proceed.

By Matthew Finnegan

12 Jan 2026 3 mins

GovernmentLaws and RegulationsMarkets

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

23 Jul 2024 4 mins

Cloud ComputingDigital Transformation

Global uncertainty is reshaping cloud strategies in Europe

Digital sovereignty has gained new urgency amid rising geopolitical tensions, with some European IT leaders reconsidering their reliance on global cloud providers.

By Matthew Finnegan

22 Dec 2025 19 mins

Data PrivacyGovernmentLaws and Regulations

Spotlight: Making the most of multicloud

For IT leaders navigating multicloud environments, success depends on strategic alignment across business units, robust governance frameworks, and proactive security postures. While multicloud offers agility and vendor flexibility, it also introduces challenges in visibility, compliance, and developer productivity. In this special report, you’ll learn how to take advantage of the benefits of using multiple clouds, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure that multicloud is worth the investment.

By Computerworld Staff

9 Dec 2025 1 min

Cloud ComputingEnterprise Buyer’s GuidesMulticloud

US federal software reform bill aims to strengthen software management controls

The biggest take-away for enterprises may be that negotiating software contracts is a skill that requires training.

By Evan Schuman

4 Dec 2025 8 mins

Application ManagementCloud ComputingSaaS

End-to-end encryption is next frontline in governments’ data sovereignty war with hyperscalers

Swiss public-sector data protection officers say controlling the geographic location of cloud data isn’t enough: governments must hold the encryption keys too.

By Gyana Swain

1 Dec 2025 6 mins

EncryptionGovernmentGovernment IT

Microsoft Ignite 2025 — get the latest news and insights

Learn about the latest Microsoft technologies, including AI, cloud computing, security, and productivity tools, announced at the company's annual Ignite conference.

By Dan Muse

20 Nov 2025 11 mins

Generative AIMicrosoft 365Microsoft Azure

Gartner predicts 11% increase in IT spending in Europe by 2026

Investment in generative AI is expected to grow by 78%.

By Viktor Eriksson

19 Nov 2025 1 min

Artificial IntelligenceBudgetingCloud Computing

Gartner: European IT leaders to boost spending on local clouds amid geopolitical worries

More than half of Western European firms plan to restrict their use of global cloud provider, amid growing concerns around control of cloud-hosted data. But don’t expect a mass exodus from the likes of Amazon, Google and Microsoft any time soon.

By Matthew Finnegan

12 Nov 2025 4 mins

Cloud ManagementGovernmentLaws and Regulations