Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and other Cloud Musings.
If any of you are like me, you'll have seen Microsoft’s recent piece detailing SesameOp—a novel backdoor that exploits the OpenAI Assistants API for command-and-control in cloud environments. There’s something deeply unsettling about attackers co-opting our most advanced tools against us. This isn’t just another run-of-the-mill malware story; it’s a wake-up call about how generative... Continue Reading →
The regulatory landscape in Europe is shifting rapidly, particularly as it relates to the security of critical infrastructure. I have observed a marked evolution from prescriptive compliance towards risk-based frameworks, with the introduction of NIS2 and DORA setting new expectations for technology leaders and CISOs. Freddy Dezeure’s recent analysis highlights the strategic challenges facing organisations... Continue Reading →
This year’s GitHub Universe 2025 event in San Francisco offered a clear signal to technology leaders: agentic workflows and AI-driven collaboration are now at the heart of software development. The announcements and data shared on stage reflected a world where developers no longer simply write code, but instead orchestrate autonomous systems that understand and act... Continue Reading →
In this week’s newsletter: a deep dive into the recent AWS and Microsoft cloud outages, what caused them, their ripple effects on businesses, and how (theoretically) to keep the lights on next time. As usual I also attempt to cover key Microsoft product updates (Azure, M365, Copilot) and a brief recap on our fortnightly (or... Continue Reading →
If any of you are like me, you will have heard Microsoft making a lot of noise around something they are calling a frontier firm, and how they are transforming themselves into one. If you cut through the marketing noise, you find a clear spine running through it. AI becomes abundant and accessible, what Jared... Continue Reading →
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