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Microsoft in talks over cloud licensing complaint in the EU

CIO Business Intelligence

Microsoft is in talks with Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) to settle the trade body’s complaint about its cloud software licensing practices in the European Union (EU). These companies and the association had alleged to the Commission that some of the companies practices in the EU were anti-competitive in nature.

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Microsoft faces new antitrust complaint over cloud software licensing in Europe

CIO Business Intelligence

Changes Microsoft made to its cloud licensing of Windows and application software to “make bringing workloads and licenses to partners’ clouds easier,” the company says, have drawn the ire of those cloud partners, some of whom have jointly filed an antitrust complaint in the European Union.

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How a cloud-first enterprise application strategy boosts speed and scale for your business

CIO Business Intelligence

Against a backdrop of disruptive global events and fast-moving technology change, a cloud-first approach to enterprise applications is increasingly critical. What could be worse than to plan for an event that requires the scaling of an application’s infrastructure only to have it all fall flat on its face when the time comes?”.

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With the new financial year looming, now is a good time to review your Microsoft 365 licenses

CIO Business Intelligence

Having the right licenses for the applications the business needs are critical. Licensing can sometimes be complex to understand, however, which is why SMBs should make sure they’re sourcing their licenses from the right places. Microsoft 365 is the productivity engine at the heart of many SMB businesses across Australia.

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Microsoft buys AI speech tech company Nuance for $19.7 billion

The Verge

Nuance has licensed this tech for many services and applications, including, most famously, Apple’s digital assistant Siri. The company could integrate Nuance’s technology into its existing software, like Teams, or offer it independently as part of its Azure cloud business. Last month, the company completed its $7.5

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Washington state launches center to cater to — and potentially regulate — crypto and fintech companies

GeekWire

Facing explosive growth in NFTs and cryptocurrencies coupled with vague regulations for the wave of new financial technology and investment startups in Washington, the state recently announced a new Center for FinTech Information to warehouse in one place licensing guidelines and regulations. “It needs to get significantly easier.”

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Army Corps of Engineers closes SpaceX Starbase permit application citing lack of information

The Verge

The US Army Corps of Engineers has closed a permit application for a proposed expansion of SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas — a potential snag in the company’s plans to add new launch and landing pads to the area, as well as substantially grow the site. SpaceX proposed to modify its existing permit for an expansion.