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Welcome to the Cloud Wars Minute!

I am your host, Bob Evans. Here you will see a full library of our daily news and commentary show from Cloud Wars that shares insights and perspective around the “re-imagination machine” that is the Cloud!

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Larry Ellison’s $100B Deal With OpenAI: Biggest Tech Contract Ever?

By Bob EvansAugust 12, 2025

The AI Revolution accelerates as OpenAI selects Oracle over Microsoft for a $100B cloud deal, fueling speculation about the future of AI infrastructure and competitive positioning in the Cloud Wars Top 10.

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Satya Nadella to Competitors: ‘Microsoft Is #1; You Can All Fight for Runner-Up’

By Bob EvansAugust 11, 2025

Satya Nadella touts Microsoft’s Q4 cloud dominance, declaring MSFT #1 and challenging Google, Oracle, and AWS to compete for second place.

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IBM Data Breach Report Exposes AI Governance Gaps

By Kieron AllenAugust 8, 2025

IBM’s latest report warns that as AI adoption accelerates, inadequate security and governance are leaving organizations vulnerable to costly breaches, urging businesses to prioritize AI safeguards alongside innovation.

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AI Hyperscaler Race: Sprinting — Microsoft, Google, Oracle; Strolling — AWS

By Bob EvansAugust 7, 2025

Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Oracle are accelerating cloud growth and capturing more AI-driven business, while AWS lags behind in both pace and market share gains.

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Inside the Google Cloud–ServiceNow $1.2 Billion Partnership

By Kieron AllenAugust 5, 2025

Cloud infrastructure deals like ServiceNow’s $4.8 billion pledge underline the sector’s massive financial impact.

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Microsoft Q4: The Greatest of All Time!!

By Bob EvansAugust 4, 2025

Microsoft Cloud now accounts for 61% of total revenue, with Q4 cloud revenue hitting $47.6 billion, up 27% year-over-year.

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Microsoft Taps Former Google AI VP as Talent Wars Intensify

By Kieron AllenAugust 1, 2025

As AI reshapes tech priorities, talent wars escalate with massive bonuses, layoffs, and a cultural shift toward innovation.

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IBM: $7.5 Billion GenAI Business Drives Innovation in Mainframe, Soft., Consulting

By Bob EvansJuly 31, 2025

IBM’s $7.5B AI run rate shows how legacy tech companies can innovate and grow through AI.

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Tech Giants Siemens and SAP Urge Pro-Innovation AI Regulations in Europe

By Kieron AllenJuly 30, 2025

Siemens and SAP CEOs argue the EU’s AI Act is hindering innovation and urge a new approach to support tech progress.

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ServiceNow Rocks Q2; McDermott: ‘AI Unlike Anything in Human History’

By Bob EvansJuly 29, 2025

ServiceNow positions itself as an AI platform, not an app or infrastructure vendor, per McDermott.

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Google Cloud Q2 Boom Shows Big Momentum Among AI-Hungry Customers

By Bob EvansJuly 28, 2025

Google Cloud’s AI-native infrastructure and enterprise partnerships are fueling its fastest growth rate in years.

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SAP Still #1 in Apps Growth, but Big Backlog Slowdown

By Bob EvansJuly 24, 2025

SAP posted strong Q2 results with 24% cloud growth, but backlog growth slowed to 22%, down from 28% in Q1, raising questions about market uncertainty, especially in the U.S. public sector.

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Thailand Turns to Microsoft Azure AI for Legal System Overhaul

By Kieron AllenJuly 23, 2025

Microsoft is partnering with Thailand’s Office of the Council of State to modernize the country’s legal system using AI and cloud technology, helping align Thai laws with OECD standards.

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SAP Q2 Preview: Cloud Revenue Will Grow 27%, Cloud Backlog 29%

By Bob EvansJuly 22, 2025

SAP is projected to post 27% Q2 cloud revenue growth and a 29% rise in backlog, driven by AI adoption and a strong ecosystem strategy, outpacing rivals like Oracle and Microsoft.

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Oracle: No One Can Match Us in Cloud Infrastructure

By Bob EvansJuly 21, 2025

Oracle claims unmatched cloud capabilities—Google Cloud pushes back in a major way. The hyperscaler debate heats up as customers seek clarity on what really matters.

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Oracle’s $30B Cloud Deal Marks Historic Growth Shift

By Kieron AllenJuly 18, 2025

Oracle shares soar as company eyes $30B annual cloud deal, redefining its revenue future.

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Google Cloud: U.K. Customers Showcase Power of AI and Cloud

By Bob EvansJuly 17, 2025

Google Cloud partners with the UK Government to modernize outdated systems, aiming to cut costs by $50 billion while enhancing public service delivery.

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AWS Launches Project Rainier: Massive AI Supercomputing Cluster for Anthropic

By Kieron AllenJuly 16, 2025

Amazon’s AWS powers Anthropic’s AI future with Project Rainier, the largest Trainium2 supercomputing cluster yet.

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Microsoft Layoffs Part of New Normal in AI Revolution

By Bob EvansJuly 15, 2025

Microsoft’s recent layoffs are not just cost-cutting. They’re a strategic realignment for the AI era, signaling a broader shift every business will soon face as the AI revolution transforms work from top to bottom.

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Oracle + AWS: Romance in the Cloud!! Customers Swoon!!

By Bob EvansJuly 14, 2025

The Oracle-AWS partnership represents a massive shift from competition to cooperation, benefiting customers with innovation and speed.

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