Monthly Industry Roundup: Cloud Technology News from May 2022
By WatServ
May 30, 2022
Here is a list of our top cloud technology news stories from the industry in May 2022.
Cloud Q1 2022 Results: Growth Across the Board for AWS, Azure and GCP
May 4, 2022 | Dan Swinhoe, DCD
Microsoft Azure, Amazon’s AWS and Google’s GCP have posted their Q1 2022 earnings, all showcasing continued growth. Most notably, Azure has more than doubled its number of $100 million-plus deals year-over-year. AWS and GCP have also shown growth, though their parent companies posted losses.
Announcing New Investments to Help Accelerate Your Move to Azure
May 2, 2022 | Zia Mansoor, Corporate Vice President, Data & AI, Microsoft
For companies looking to migrate their server estate to the cloud, Microsoft has rolled out some new offers. These include free Extended Security Updates for SQL Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012/2012 R2, as well as an expanded Azure Migration and Modernization Program (AMMP).Â
SIM-Based Authentication Aims to Transform Device Binding Security to End Phishing
May 24, 2022 | The Hacker News
With the success rate of phishing attempts skyrocketing, it’s clear that passwords create an inherent vulnerability. That’s why a new API aims to replace traditional passwords by using SIM cards for possession-factor device binding and user authentication.
Introducing the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform
May 24, 2022 | Rohan Kumar Corporate Vice President, Azure Data, Microsoft
Microsoft unveiled the new Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform at this year’s Microsoft Build, characterizing it as the leading cloud data platform that fully integrates databases, analytics and governance. The Platform provides a data pipeline to Azure Synapse Analytics and enables near-real-time analytics for SQL Server 2022 and Azure SQL Database.
U.S. Proposes $1 Million Fine on Colonial Pipeline for Safety Violations After Cyberattack
May 10, 2022 | Ravie Lakshmanan, The Hacker News
Following a $4.4 million DarkSide ransomware attack in May 2021, Colonial Pipeline was forced to take its systems offline temporarily, causing a regional emergency declaration across 17 US states. The company may now face an additional $1 million penalty from the US federal government.
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