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The latest Azure And Power Platform coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
AMD Venice to Outship Nvidia Vera by 1M Units in 2027, But Platform War Looms
A Morgan Stanley forecast predicts AMD's Zen 6 EPYC Venice will outship Nvidia's Vera CPU by one million units in 2027, signaling confidence in x86 for general-purpose servers. However, the real battle is over total platform integration, where Nvidia's tightly coupled CPU-GPU stack and CUDA ecosystem command higher revenue per system. TSMC's advanced packaging capacity constraints will heavily influence whether either chip meets its volume ambitions.
Microsoft’s Smart Golf Grip: How Azure and Sensoria Mapped Bryson DeChambeau’s Swing in 2016
Microsoft and Sensoria partnered with Bryson DeChambeau in 2016 to build a pressure-sensing golf grip that streamed real-time data to Azure and visualized it on Surface tablets, giving the pro unprecedented insight into his swing mechanics. The prototype never became a product but showcased early IoT and cloud analytics capabilities that foreshadowed today's data-driven sports tech.
Windows 11 Insider Builds 26300 and 26220 Bring Taskbar Sizing Redesign, File Explorer Fixes
Windows 11 Insider builds 26300.8758 (Experimental) and 26220.8754 (Beta) arrived on June 26, 2026, headlined by a long-requested taskbar size setting with three presets, crucial File Explorer stability and performance fixes, and security patches that harden the OS. The update also brings dedicated Azure Virtual Desktop optimizations, smaller UI tweaks, and updated inbox apps, cementing this as one of the most polished Insider releases in recent memory.
European Commission: AWS and Azure Should Be Regulated as Cloud Gatekeepers Under DMA
The European Commission announced on June 25, 2026, its preliminary view that AWS and Azure should be designated as gatekeepers under the DMA. The move could force radical changes to interoperability, data portability, and licensing in the enterprise cloud market, with a final decision expected by end of 2026.
EU Designates AWS and Azure as Cloud Gatekeepers Under DMA, Accelerates Interoperability Push
EU regulators propose designating AWS and Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, forcing cloud interoperability and challenging vendor lock-in. The move could reshape Microsoft IT by unbundling integrated services and enabling multi-cloud portability, though legal battles loom.
Why Microsoft 365 Users Thought There Was an Outage on June 26 (and How to Avoid the Hype)
On June 26, 2026, social media buzzed with reports of a Microsoft 365 outage, but official channels confirmed services were operational. This article dissects how outage rumors spread, offers tips to verify real issues, and examines the broader impact of cloud service anxiety on businesses.
EU Commission Flags AWS and Azure as Digital Markets Act Gatekeepers in Preliminary Ruling
On June 25, 2026, the European Commission issued preliminary findings that AWS and Azure should be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, a first for cloud infrastructure. The move could force major operational changes and increased interoperability, while the companies prepare to challenge the assessment.
EU Commission Preliminarily Designates AWS and Azure as DMA Gatekeepers: Windows IT Impact
The European Commission has preliminarily designated AWS and Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, forcing Microsoft to open APIs, end self-preferencing, and enable real multi-cloud portability. Windows IT admins must urgently audit Azure dependencies, prepare for cross-cloud management, and renegotiate licenses to avoid lock-in. Compliance deadlines likely hit by mid-2027, making proactive strategy essential.
EU Designates AWS and Azure as DMA Gatekeepers in Unprecedented Cloud Move
The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding that AWS and Azure should be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, marking the first time cloud infrastructure services face such regulation. The move could force the two companies to end practices like egress fees, self-preferencing, and technical lock-in, giving enterprises greater freedom to adopt multi-cloud strategies and boosting competition from smaller providers.
EU Names AWS and Azure 'Gatekeepers' Under DMA, Reshaping Cloud Competition for Windows Enterprises
The European Commission designated AWS and Microsoft Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act on June 25, 2026, imposing interoperability, data portability, and fair licensing obligations. The move forces both hyperscalers to open their platforms and could significantly reduce lock-in for Windows-centric enterprises, though compliance deadlines and technical challenges loom.
EU Cloud Crackdown: Commission Designates AWS and Azure as DMA Gatekeepers
The European Commission has preliminarily designated AWS and Azure as gatekeeper cloud services under the Digital Markets Act, requiring them to meet strict new rules on interoperability, licensing, and self-preferencing within six months. The decision marks a major regulatory escalation for Big Tech in Europe, promising to lower barriers for multi-cloud adoption and upend current vendor lock-in practices.
EU Designates AWS and Microsoft Azure as Gatekeepers Under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has preliminarily identified AWS and Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, a move that could impose strict interoperability and anti-lock-in obligations. This regulatory action aims to curb market dominance and may significantly impact cloud strategies for IT professionals and Windows administrators.
Hostinger Ranks Itself #1 in 2026 VPS Battle—But Windows and Managed Hosting Rewrite the Rules
Hostinger's June 2026 VPS comparison ranks itself first among 14 providers, but a deeper look at managed services, cloud-like scalability, and Windows support shows rivals like Liquid Web and Scaleway often outshine the self-proclaimed leader. For Windows users, factors such as genuine managed support, Windows licensing, and performance under Windows workloads reshape the true 'best' choice.