DefenceTalkDefenceTalkMicrosoft on Tuesday said its Azure cloud computing service is taking to outer space, and will deliver datacenter power to remote spots on Earth in the process. The US technology titan announced partnerships with satellite operators including SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, as part an “ecosystem” to serve networking needs in orbit as well as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/microsoft-cloud-computing-looks-to-the-stars-76490/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe US Department of Defense said Friday it is sticking with its decision to award a $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft, despite Amazon’s claims that President Donald Trump improperly influenced the process. After a second look at proposals for the “JEDI” cloud computing contract, the Pentagon concluded anew that Microsoft is the preferred […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-military-sticks-with-microsoft-for-10-bn-cloud-contract-76272/