Cloud Clutter: Why you need a digital spring clean Multiple devices and countless clouds have made it easy for digital clutter to accumulate – which can stress us out, slow us down, and harm the environment, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 01 Feb 24
Cloud Clutter: Why you need a digital spring clean Multiple devices and countless clouds have made it easy for digital clutter to accumulate – which can stress us out, slow us down, and harm the environment, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 01 Feb 24
UK regulator wants Amazon, Microsoft competition probe Britain's media regulator has today asked the country's antitrust authority to investigate US tech giants Amazon and Microsoft's dominance of the UK cloud market. Business • 05 Oct 23
UK regulator wants Amazon, Microsoft competition probe Britain's media regulator has today asked the country's antitrust authority to investigate US tech giants Amazon and Microsoft's dominance of the UK cloud market. Business • 05 Oct 23
US warns against plan to exclude non-EU cloud vendors The US Chamber of Commerce and 12 other groups warned the European Union against adopting rules that could exclude Amazon, Alphabet unit Google, Microsoft and other non-EU cloud services providers from the European market. Business • 01 Dec 22
US warns against plan to exclude non-EU cloud vendors The US Chamber of Commerce and 12 other groups warned the European Union against adopting rules that could exclude Amazon, Alphabet unit Google, Microsoft and other non-EU cloud services providers from the European market. Business • 01 Dec 22
Most IT bosses making environmental impact a priority A new survey reveals that 63% of IT leaders in Ireland have made reducing environmental impact a priority for their technology strategy. Business • 04 Nov 22
Most IT bosses making environmental impact a priority A new survey reveals that 63% of IT leaders in Ireland have made reducing environmental impact a priority for their technology strategy. Business • 04 Nov 22
IBM expects to exceed annual revenue target IBM beat quarterly earnings estimates last night and said it expects to exceed full-year revenue growth targets as robust demand for the company's digital services helps cushion the blow from a strong dollar. Business • 20 Oct 22
IBM expects to exceed annual revenue target IBM beat quarterly earnings estimates last night and said it expects to exceed full-year revenue growth targets as robust demand for the company's digital services helps cushion the blow from a strong dollar. Business • 20 Oct 22
SAP lifts full-year outlook on shift to cloud German business software group SAP has raised its full-year outlook for a third time on the back of a strong showing in the third quarter as more customers shift their IT operations to the cloud. Business • 13 Oct 21
SAP lifts full-year outlook on shift to cloud German business software group SAP has raised its full-year outlook for a third time on the back of a strong showing in the third quarter as more customers shift their IT operations to the cloud. Business • 13 Oct 21
Microsoft to bring Xbox cloud gaming to iOS next year Microsoft is to launch its cloud gaming service on Apple devices and Windows PCs early next year. Business • 09 Dec 20
Microsoft to bring Xbox cloud gaming to iOS next year Microsoft is to launch its cloud gaming service on Apple devices and Windows PCs early next year. Business • 09 Dec 20
Oracle's cloud push powers quarterly profit and revenue Growth in cloud business helped Oracle top quarterly profit and revenue and it said the coronavirus will have "minimal impact" on the fourth-quarter revenue. Business • 13 Mar 20
Oracle's cloud push powers quarterly profit and revenue Growth in cloud business helped Oracle top quarterly profit and revenue and it said the coronavirus will have "minimal impact" on the fourth-quarter revenue. Business • 13 Mar 20
Microsoft's cloud revenue regains momentum Microsoft has reported quarterly sales and profit that beat Wall Street expectations on the back of the first acceleration of Azure cloud computing revenue growth in eight quarters amid a pitched battle with Amazon.com cloud unit. Business • 30 Jan 20
Microsoft's cloud revenue regains momentum Microsoft has reported quarterly sales and profit that beat Wall Street expectations on the back of the first acceleration of Azure cloud computing revenue growth in eight quarters amid a pitched battle with Amazon.com cloud unit. Business • 30 Jan 20
IBM forecasts profit above estimates on cloud growth International Business Machines has forecast full-year profit above market expectations after reporting surprise growth in quarterly revenue. Business • 22 Jan 20
IBM forecasts profit above estimates on cloud growth International Business Machines has forecast full-year profit above market expectations after reporting surprise growth in quarterly revenue. Business • 22 Jan 20
Microsoft's profit soars fueled by cloud and business Microsoft last night posted quarterly earnings that trounced expectations, citing growth in partnerships with companies on technology and cloud computing services. Business • 19 Jul 19
Microsoft's profit soars fueled by cloud and business Microsoft last night posted quarterly earnings that trounced expectations, citing growth in partnerships with companies on technology and cloud computing services. Business • 19 Jul 19
Cloud growth fuels IBM quarterly profit beat International Business Machines last night beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit, propped up by recurring growth in its high-margin cloud business. Business • 18 Jul 19
Cloud growth fuels IBM quarterly profit beat International Business Machines last night beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit, propped up by recurring growth in its high-margin cloud business. Business • 18 Jul 19
Microsoft tops $1 trillion as it predicts cloud growth Microsoft last night briefly topped $1 trillion in value for the first time after executives predicted continued growth for its cloud computing business. Business • 25 Apr 19
Microsoft tops $1 trillion as it predicts cloud growth Microsoft last night briefly topped $1 trillion in value for the first time after executives predicted continued growth for its cloud computing business. Business • 25 Apr 19
Cloud, services fuel IBM's better than expected profits IBM last night beat Wall Street quarterly earnings estimates and also forecast 2019 profit above expectations, in the latest indication that CEO Ginni Rometty's efforts to turn around the tech services company were gaining traction. Business • 23 Jan 19
Cloud, services fuel IBM's better than expected profits IBM last night beat Wall Street quarterly earnings estimates and also forecast 2019 profit above expectations, in the latest indication that CEO Ginni Rometty's efforts to turn around the tech services company were gaining traction. Business • 23 Jan 19
Irish businesses spend €1.35m on data storage - survey A new survey shows that 64% of the 100 Irish respondents believe their organisation will move more to the cloud in the coming months. Business • 06 Dec 18
Irish businesses spend €1.35m on data storage - survey A new survey shows that 64% of the 100 Irish respondents believe their organisation will move more to the cloud in the coming months. Business • 06 Dec 18
Microsoft, SAP to use more of each other's services Business software giants Microsoft and SAP have agreed to expand the use of each other's cloud-based products and services delivered via the internet. Business • 28 Nov 17
Microsoft, SAP to use more of each other's services Business software giants Microsoft and SAP have agreed to expand the use of each other's cloud-based products and services delivered via the internet. Business • 28 Nov 17
Oracle's cloud transition boosts Q3 profits Oracle reported better than expected quarterly profit and adjusted revenue as the business software maker benefits from its transition to cloud-based products. Business • 16 Mar 17
Oracle's cloud transition boosts Q3 profits Oracle reported better than expected quarterly profit and adjusted revenue as the business software maker benefits from its transition to cloud-based products. Business • 16 Mar 17
Google parent Alphabet profit surges on mobile ads Google parent Alphabet bettered analysts' estimates for third-quarter profit and revenue as the search company showed it has honed its core business for the mobile era. Business • 28 Oct 16
Google parent Alphabet profit surges on mobile ads Google parent Alphabet bettered analysts' estimates for third-quarter profit and revenue as the search company showed it has honed its core business for the mobile era. Business • 28 Oct 16
Unexpected high licence growth fuels SAP Q2 profit Unexpectedly strong growth in high-margin packaged software licences fuelled quarterly earnings of Europe's largest software company SAP. Business • 20 Jul 16
Unexpected high licence growth fuels SAP Q2 profit Unexpectedly strong growth in high-margin packaged software licences fuelled quarterly earnings of Europe's largest software company SAP. Business • 20 Jul 16
Cloud business boosts Microsoft's Q4 revenues Sharp growth in its commercial cloud computing business helped lift Microsoft's quarterly revenue above Wall Street's expectations. Business • 20 Jul 16
Cloud business boosts Microsoft's Q4 revenues Sharp growth in its commercial cloud computing business helped lift Microsoft's quarterly revenue above Wall Street's expectations. Business • 20 Jul 16
IBM revenue beats estimates as cloud pays off International Business Machines' quarterly revenue beat analysts' expectations as the company's shift to high-growth areas such as cloud-based services begins to yield results. Business • 19 Jul 16
IBM revenue beats estimates as cloud pays off International Business Machines' quarterly revenue beat analysts' expectations as the company's shift to high-growth areas such as cloud-based services begins to yield results. Business • 19 Jul 16
Microsoft sees 'rebirth' with new Windows 8 system Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 series marks a "rebirth" of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer has said. Business • 23 May 12
Microsoft sees 'rebirth' with new Windows 8 system Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 series marks a "rebirth" of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer has said. Business • 23 May 12
