Lock-In & Exit - Cloud Computing News https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/categories/strategy-decision-making/lock-in-exit/ IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, Data Security, CIO, Analysis Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:18:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-cloudtech-favicon-32x32.png Lock-In & Exit - Cloud Computing News https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/categories/strategy-decision-making/lock-in-exit/ 32 32 Data centre construction: implications for enterprise strategy in 2026 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/dc-delivery-constraints-data-centre-construction-implications-for-enterprise-cloud-strategy-in-2026/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:58:00 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=111678 One of the challenges facing cloud and digital infrastructure is the widening gap between committed data centre capacity and infrastructure that actually reaches construction or completion. Enterprises that depend on cloud services, colocation providers or use hybrid infrastructure will see the issue’s implications for cost, resilience, deployment timelines, and strategic planning. That’s according to a […]

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]]> Airbus prepares tender to move mission-critical systems to European sovereign cloud https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/airbus-prepares-tender-for-european-sovereign-cloud/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=111623 For Airbus, the cloud is no longer just an IT decision. It has become a question of control. Europe’s largest aerospace group is weighing a move away from two of its most important technology suppliers—Google and Microsoft—as it looks for a cloud environment governed entirely by European rules. According to reporting by The Register, Airbus […]

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]]> Onsite virtualisation with Nexsan Unity and Vates VMS https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/onsite-virtualisation-with-nexsan-unity-and-vates-vms/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:57:02 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=111459 For enterprises seeking sovereign control over their data, the combination of Nexsan Unity enterprise storage and Vates Virtualization Management Stack (VMS) might present an alternative to proprietary virtualisation and storage solutions. The new joint platform is designed for deploying virtualised workloads on-premise or in wholly-owned data centres. Why consider onsite hosting? Since the change in […]

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]]> IBM extends serverless computing to GPU workloads for enterprise AI and simulation https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/ibm-extends-serverless-cloud-to-gpu-workloads-for-enterprise-ai-and-simulation/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:22:00 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=111075 The challenge of running simulation and high-performance workloads efficiently is a constant issue, requiring input from stakeholders including infrastructure teams, cybersecurity professionals, and, of course, ever-watchful finance officers. Running these types of high-compute tasks often involves thousands of concurrent processes and are costly to run on traditional infrastructure. IBM’s latest update to its Cloud Code […]

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]]> UK watchdog flags Microsoft and Amazon for stifling cloud competition https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/uk-watchdog-flags-microsoft-and-amazon-for-stifling-cloud-competition/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:43:35 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=109652 The UK’s competition regulator is taking aim at Microsoft and Amazon, saying both companies are making it harder for others to compete in cloud computing. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Thursday it’s pushing for a deeper investigation under the country’s new tech rules. According to the CMA, Microsoft and Amazon have carved out […]

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]]> New OVHcloud tool tracks cloud emissions across services and lifecycle https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/new-ovhcloud-tool-tracks-cloud-emissions-across-services-and-lifecycle/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=107979 OVHcloud has released an updated version of its Environmental Impact Tracker, a tool designed to help users measure emissions linked to their cloud usage. The new version builds on its earlier carbon calculator by covering more cloud services and moving toward broader environmental metrics beyond just carbon output. At launch, the tracker works with Baremetal, […]

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]]> Sovereign Cloud redefining the cloud market: Omdia market radar https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/sovereign-cloud-how-csps-have-to-alter-to-be-compliant/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:26:08 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=106623 Independent analyst and consultancy firm Omdia has released its market radar paper, exploring the sovereign cloud market and how cloud service providers (CSPs) responded to the trend. The 2025 IT Enterprise Insights study analysed the top five Western public cloud providers – AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, and Oracle – and discovered they make up 86% […]

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]]> 5 ways cloud computing is transforming healthcare https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/5-ways-cloud-computing-is-transforming-healthcare/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:51:00 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=104797 In the fast-evolving world of healthcare, technology is playing a pivotal role in improving patient care, streamlining operations, and enhancing overall efficiency. Cloud computing, in particular, is emerging as a game-changer in the healthcare sector. By providing scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions, cloud computing is transforming how healthcare providers manage data, collaborate, and deliver services. […]

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]]> Europe unites to launch its first sovereign edge cloud https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/europe-unites-to-launch-its-first-sovereign-edge-cloud/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:06:51 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=103728 Eight European IT organisations, comprising Arsys, BIT, Gdańsk University of Technology, Infobip, IONOS, Kontron, MONDRAGON Corporation, and Oktawave, have launched virt8ra, a multi-provider edge cloud designed for Europe. Led by OpenNebula Systems, a Spanish open-source company, the initiative intends to create a flexible infrastructure that connects many cloud providers. The initial rollout covers six EU […]

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]]> AWS to establish European ‘sovereign cloud’ in Germany by 2025 with €7.8bn investment https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/aws-to-establish-european-sovereign-cloud-in-germany-by-2025/ Thu, 16 May 2024 14:41:49 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=100498 AWS has revealed its first ‘sovereign cloud’ region, which will be based in Brandenburg, Germany, is due to be operational by the end of 2025. It is hoped the development will strengthen data residency across Europe, with the cloud provider investing more than €7.8bn (£6.7bn) through 2040. Timed perfectly with the AWS Summit Berlin, which is […]

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]]> NetApp partners with Google Cloud to maximise flexibility for cloud data storage https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/netapp-partners-with-google-cloud-to-maximise-flexibility-for-cloud-data-storage/ Fri, 03 May 2024 08:22:00 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=100434 NetApp, a data infrastructure company, has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to make it easier for organisations to leverage their data for generative AI (GenAI) and other hybrid cloud workloads. NetApp and Google Cloud are announcing the Flex service level for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes which supports storage volumes of nearly any size. NetApp […]

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]]> Future-proof your business: cloud storage without the climate cost https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/future-proof-your-business-cloud-storage-without-the-climate-cost/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:37:00 +0000 https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/?p=100379 With over half of all corporate data held in the cloud as of 2022, demand for cloud storage has never been higher. This has triggered extreme energy consumption throughout the data centre industry, leading to hefty greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Worryingly, the European Commission now estimates that by 2030, EU data centre energy use will […]

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