Reflections on the evolving landscape of enterprise AI, inspired by Microsoft’s latest announcements From idea to deployment: The complete lifecycle of AI on display at Ignite 2025

Reframing AI as Core Enterprise Infrastructure When I review Microsoft’s Ignite 2025 news, I find it striking how the narrative has shifted from “AI as an add-on” to “AI as foundational.” Frank X. Shaw’s post makes this point explicit: integrating AI is no longer about adding intelligence late in the process, but about weaving it... Continue Reading →

Episode 24: Microsoft’s AI Superfactory, Zero Trust Reality & Dangerous Fax Drivers – Cloudy with a Chance of Insights

The latest episode of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights is a must-listen for anyone seeking to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving world of Microsoft Cloud, AI, and security. Hosted by myself, Richard Hogan, alongside the ever-astute Cyrus Irandoust and the always insightful David Rowley, episode 24 brings together the threads shaping... Continue Reading →

Reflecting on Scott Guthrie’s insights from Infinite scale: The architecture behind the Azure AI superfactory

When Scott Guthrie discusses the unveiling of the next Fairwater site in Atlanta, Georgia, I am struck by how rapidly the landscape of cloud and AI infrastructure is evolving. The notion of a "planet-scale AI superfactory" is certainly ambitious, but what stands out to me is not just the scale but the architectural departure from... Continue Reading →

SesameOp’s OpenAI exploit signals a new era for cloud security

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 →

Europe’s Risk-Based Security Regulations: Strategic Implications for Critical Infrastructure

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 →

Website Built with WordPress.com.

Up ↑