Industry News: December 13–17
Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we’re covering two new additions to Navisite’s executive leadership team, a look at Google Cloud’s approach to “making companies better,” how attracting and retaining talent are among business’ top concerns, a look at the Linux Foundation’s new project, and the latest with Microsoft’s Azure Space.
Navisite recently announced two additions to its executive leadership team. The managed cloud service provider named Jason Facer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Peter Salamanca as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Learn more about the two accomplished industry veterans and what they bring to the company in AiThority here.
When it comes to serving their customers, Google Cloud is looking into how they can help “make companies better.” So, what sort of approach is Google taking when it comes to helping organizations in a number of different industries, all with unique challenges? Find out in ZDNet here.
New research found that C-suite executives and board members believe attracting and retaining employee talent will be a top concern in the new year (and over the next decade). These findings highlight ongoing workforce challenges made worse by the pandemic. Read more in CIO Dive here.
The Linux Foundation recently announced that it will host the Cloud Hypervisor project. The project’s goal is to deliver a Virtual Machine Monitor for modern cloud workloads. Dive into the details in BetaNews here.
After launching its Azure Space initiative last year, Microsoft is announcing a number of updates including the public preview of Azure Orbital and a new partnership with Airbus. What does all of this mean for the future of Azure’s “out of this world” endeavor? Get the latest from ZDNet here.