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Microsoft has acknowledged a persistent licensing issue causing alarming deactivation warnings in Microsoft 365. Triggered by admin-level changes like license switches or toggling service plans, the problem has flooded help desks. While quick fixes involve reactivating via the app or restarting, Microsoft’s engineering team is still investigating the root cause. Admins brace for more challenges as new Outlook changes roll out in 2024.

At the Digital SME Summit, OVHcloud urged the EU to champion digital sovereignty and enhance SME competitiveness. Representing the company, Anne Duboscq emphasized collective action to drive innovation and resilience. With 24 data centers in the EU and expansion plans, OVHcloud highlighted its role in fostering a sustainable, sovereign cloud ecosystem, aligning with Europe’s ambition to lead the global digital economy.

Google rejected the DOJ’s recommendation to sell Chrome and spin off Android, offering a flexible plan instead. The company proposes maintaining search deals while granting platforms freedom to set different defaults and allowing Android manufacturers to preload multiple search engines. Google argues the DOJ’s approach could harm consumers and hinder innovation. Judge Amit Mehta will issue a final ruling in 2024.

A new ISG report reveals how supply chain disruptions and rising IT costs are reshaping Nordic cloud strategies. Enterprises prioritize hybrid and multicloud solutions, leveraging microservices for scalability and resilience. As sustainability gains urgency ahead of the EU’s 2025 CSRD directive, Nordic businesses balance economic challenges with long-term growth, turning to hyperscalers like AWS and Azure for adaptability in a rapidly evolving market.

Vultr, a leading independent cloud provider, has raised new funding led by AMD Ventures and LuminArx Capital at a $3.5 billion valuation. The capital will fuel Vultr’s global expansion and cloud GPU fleet growth, empowering businesses to scale AI applications. With 32 data centers across six continents, Vultr aims to challenge hyperscalers by delivering high-performance, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions worldwide.

GTT Communications now offers seamless connectivity to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) through FastConnect, empowering enterprises to access Oracle’s 150+ AI and cloud services. Leveraging GTT’s Envision platform, customers gain reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions for multicloud environments. This partnership simplifies cloud migration while boosting performance and innovation, enabling businesses to optimize Oracle’s powerful tools, including Autonomous Database, for accelerated growth.

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