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AWS Taps Microsoft Entra Domain Services to Authenticate SMB File Shares Across Clouds
AWS has published a new reference architecture that joins Amazon FSx for Windows File Server and FSx for NetApp ONTAP to Microsoft Entra Domain Services via a cross-cloud VPN, enabling SMB file share authentication using Entra ID identities. The pattern eliminates the need for self-managed Active Directory domain controllers in AWS and streamlines multi-cloud identity management, though it comes with latency, security, and schema limitations that IT teams must evaluate.
Nokia's SAP S/4HANA on Azure Migration: A Blueprint for Next-Gen Enterprise Resilience
Nokia has entered a multi-year agreement with SAP and Microsoft to migrate its core ERP to SAP S/4HANA on Microsoft Azure. The deal aims to modernize operations, enhance business resilience, and leverage advanced analytics and AI. It marks a significant milestone in telecom ERP cloud adoption and could serve as a blueprint for large-scale digital transformation.
Sony's Next PlayStation: Cloud-First, Windows-Ready, but No New Handheld in Sight
Sony used a June 5, 2026 investor Q&A to reveal the next PlayStation is being designed for flexible, accessible play beyond the living room, heavily implying cloud and cross-device integration. No new handheld was confirmed, with executives focusing on expanding the ecosystem rather than the device lineup. Windows users stand to gain the most from a potential native cloud streaming app that could deliver launch-day exclusives directly to PC.
Hands-On: Microsoft's First Bootable ISO for Azure Linux 4.0 Lets Anyone Test Its Fedora-Based OS
Microsoft has released the first bootable ISO for Azure Linux 4.0, letting admins install its Fedora-based OS on bare metal, VMs, or edge devices. This expands testing beyond Azure VMs, while retaining deep cloud integration. The preview highlights a security-hardened, minimal distro optimized for containers and hybrid workloads.
Lancom Technology Clinches Microsoft Azure Migration Specialization, Proving Its Database Prowess
Lancom Technology has earned Microsoft's Azure Infrastructure and Database Migration Specialization in June 2026, following a rigorous third-party audit. This credential validates the company's proven ability to migrate complex database workloads to Azure with minimal disruption, offering a trusted benchmark for enterprises. The achievement highlights Lancom's deep expertise and the growing importance of audited specializations in the managed services industry.
OneDrive Fixes and a Cleaner Details Pane Arrive in Windows 11's KB5095093 Preview
Microsoft's optional preview update KB5095093, released June 23, 2026, delivers key File Explorer refinements for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. The update fixes OneDrive sync icon inconsistencies and stalls, introduces a more responsive Details pane with adaptive layout, and ensures cloud file thumbnails load reliably. Early testers report a noticeably smoother browsing experience.
TD SYNNEX Maverick Expands Ribbon Partnership, Delivering Secure Teams Direct Routing to EMEA
TD SYNNEX Maverick has extended its distribution partnership with Ribbon Communications into EMEA, making Teams-certified session border controllers more accessible for secure Direct Routing. The move simplifies procurement, boosts regulatory compliance, and accelerates voice deployments for enterprise Windows and Microsoft 365 users.
How a UK Tutoring Chain Deploys Thousands of Windows Desktops with Raspberry Pi Thin Clients
Explore Learning has used Raspberry Pi thin clients since 2014 to deliver centralized Windows desktops across 95 UK tutoring centers. The deployment leverages RDP to connect thousands of low-cost, fanless Pi units to Windows Server or Azure Virtual Desktop sessions, slashing hardware and energy costs while simplifying IT management. This deep dive explores the architecture, benefits, challenges, and future of Pi-based VDI in education.
Microsoft Launches Azure Linux 4.0 Preview: A Fedora-Powered OS for Cloud-Native Workloads
Microsoft has launched the public preview of Azure Linux 4.0, a Fedora-based operating system optimized for Azure Virtual Machines and VM Scale Sets. The release transforms a previously internal distribution into a free, openly available platform with enhanced performance, security, and native Azure integration. Enterprises can deploy it from the Azure Marketplace to test cloud-native workloads with Microsoft-backed support.
LinkedIn Users Hit by Login Failures and Sluggish Feeds Even as Official Status Stays Green
On Monday, June 29, 2026, LinkedIn experienced a widespread partial outage with login failures, slow feeds, and search errors, even as its official status page showed all services operational. The incident impacted recruiting and business communication globally, exposing a recurring gap between user experience and automated monitoring. While users found temporary workarounds, Microsoft's silence and the green dashboard fueled frustration and calls for more transparent outage reporting.
Microsoft Intervenes in EU Court to Defend Critical Data-Sharing Pact That Powers Windows and Azure
Microsoft formally intervened before the CJEU on June 28, 2026, to defend the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework in the Latombe v. Commission case. The move aims to protect the legal mechanism that underpins transatlantic data flows for Azure, Microsoft 365, and Windows services, as the case threatens to annul the framework’s adequacy decision. A ruling against the framework could force significant disruption to cloud-based Windows features and compliance costs for businesses.
Build 2026: Microsoft Releases Azure Linux 4.0 Public Preview, a Free Fedora-Based OS for VM Scale Sets
At Build 2026, Microsoft launched Azure Linux 4.0 into public preview, making the internally used cloud OS a free, Fedora-based distribution for Azure VMs and VM Scale Sets. The new version features the DNF5 package manager, enhanced container support, and deep Azure integration, positioning it as a compelling choice for cloud-native and scaling workloads.
EU preliminarily designates AWS, Azure as DMA gatekeepers for cloud services.
The European Commission has preliminarily designated Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act for cloud infrastructure services. If confirmed, the ruling would impose strict interoperability, data portability, and anti-self-preferencing obligations on the two largest cloud providers in Europe, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape and accelerating multi-cloud adoption.