Thought Leadership
Cloud platform
For years, Microsoft has kept the turnover of its Azure cloud platform a secret. Now the company has finally announced a figure.
Access to sensitive military data
A report by the US research portal ProPublica has revealed that Chinese technicians have been working on computer systems for the US Department of Defense on Microsoft’s behalf.
Legal Director confirmed
Explosive testimony before the French Senate: Microsoft cannot guarantee that European user data is safe from US authorities despite EU hosting.
"Dozens" of organizations
IT security experts are sounding the alarm because authorities and companies are being attacked via a newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft software.
Firewall error message
Microsoft has apologized for the confusion surrounding a Windows update error after the company falsely claimed to have fixed a critical firewall issue. In fact, the “Windows Firewall With Advanced Security 2042 None” issue was exacerbated by the update.
Strategy, opportunities and risks of the digital transformation
Through targeted acquisitions, massive investments in AI and the clever linking of cloud services with security solutions, the Group is conquering a market that was traditionally dominated by specialists. This development promises companies cost benefits and simplified management – but at the same time raises questions about dependencies and
Investment in data centers
The software giant Microsoft is cutting several thousand jobs. The cuts will affect less than three percent of the workforce, as the company announced.
BeyondTrust Report 2025 warns
Microsoft is increasingly in the crosshairs of hackers. According to the latest Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report from security company BeyondTrust, a total of 1,360 vulnerabilities were recorded in Microsoft systems in 2024 – more than ever before.
New guidelines
Microsoft has introduced new guidelines and tools for managers to increase the pressure on employees to perform. This emerges from an internal email that Business Insider was able to view.
Israel protest
Microsoft has fired two employees after they disrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations with protests against military cooperation with Israel.
