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Microsoft .NET software support end
2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated
Latest: Microsoft .NET 8 and .NET 9 support end poses risks for German authorities
Microsoft is scheduled to end support for .NET 8 and .NET 9 on November 10, 2026. Unlike other Microsoft products, the company will not offer paid extended security updates for these versions, instead advising users to m
Germany NIS2 cybersecurity law implementation
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: NIS2 compliance requires enhanced security for operational technology
Germany has implemented the NIS2 Implementation and Cybersecurity Strengthening Act (NIS2UmsuCG), which became effective in late 2025. The law impacts approximately 29,500 medium and large entities in critical sectors. F
Broadcom licensing shifts and VMware exit strategies
9 clusters · 23 sources · last updated
Latest: VMware users seek alternatives due to rising licensing costs
Broadcom’s 2023 acquisition of VMware and subsequent licensing-fee increases have forced data-center teams to re-evaluate their hypervisor strategy. Enterprises are weighing alternatives to VMware’s vSphere and vSAN, wit
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