Industry News: Sept. 28 – Oct. 2 – Public Cloud IT Spend, Microsoft Eyes Telcos, the Rise of Digital Workspaces

Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we’re covering strong public cloud IT infrastructure spend, Microsoft breaks down cyberthreats and unveils Azure for Operators, a look at how digital workspaces are changing the way we work and VMware’s latest acquisition.

Let’s get started…

Public cloud investments are being made in a big way. According to IDC, spending on public cloud IT infrastructure rose by 47.8% year over year in the second quarter of 2020. Even more impressive – that total surpasses spend on non-cloud IT infrastructure for the very first time. Is this trend expected to continue? Find out in VMblog here.

2020 has seen a massive increase in cyberattacks. So, what are the biggest threats facing organizations today, and what can be done to prevent future problems? Microsoft is digging through more than 8 trillion daily security signals to share their findings. Learn more in Help Net Security here.

Microsoft has also announced “a new chapter” when it comes to collaborating with the telecommunications industry. They’ve introduced Azure for Operators. Read more on what the new service hopes to accomplish in Cloud Tech here.

For many, the shift to digital workspaces was a quick one as the pandemic spread across the globe. How are these digital workspaces changing the way we work – including the way IT tools are managed? Dive into the details from IT Pro here.

VMware is stepping up its infrastructure automation game thanks to its acquisition of SaltStack Inc. Learn how VMware hopes the deal will strengthen its vRealize cloud management software suite in SiliconANGLE here.