February 2026: TechTalk Newsletter
February 2026: TechTalk Newsletter
Welcome to TechTalk
This is your new destination for insights into the technology shaping today’s organizations. In each edition, we’ll share relevant industry trends, real-world customer stories, and practical ideas to help you optimize your environment, innovate with confidence, and get more from your technology investments.
Solution Spotlight: Momentum
Put Momentum Behind Your IT Plans This Year
If you’re looking to get a better handle on your Microsoft 365 and cloud environments this year, the SoftwareOne Momentum bundled services plan could be the answer. Momentum starts with a full optimization review of your Microsoft 365 and cloud estate, then pairs you with a Principal Consultant who helps you set direction, prioritize your initiatives, and make the most of the flexible Innovation Credits included in your subscription.
Request a no cost Savings Sneak Peek — a quick scan that provides a practical estimate of your potential M365 and cloud savings opportunity before you choose whether to move forward with Momentum. cost Savings Sneak Peek — a quick scan that provides a practical estimate of your potential M365 and cloud savings opportunity before you choose whether to move forward with Momentum. cost Savings Sneak Peek — a quick scan that provides a practical estimate of your potential M365 and cloud savings opportunity before you choose whether to move forward with Momentum.
Webinars
On-Demand: 2026 and beyond: Predictions for cloud governance, cost, and risk
2026 is here, and IT leaders are navigating growing complexity across security, AI adoption, cost control, and compliance. In this on-demand webinar, SoftwareOne’s Microsoft experts and a guest from Forrester share strategies for governing Azure and multicloud environments, managing regulatory risk, optimizing spend, and preparing infrastructure for AI and data-intensive workloads.
Cloud Trends
Digital sovereignty: Separating myth from reality in a cloud-first world
Digital sovereignty is quickly becoming a board level priority as cloud adoption accelerates and regulatory pressure grows. This article breaks down common myths around sovereignty and explains why it is not about limiting cloud innovation, but enabling it through control, transparency, and resilience. Learn how organizations can design cloud first architectures that meet sovereignty requirements, support compliance across regions, and still move fast with AI, analytics, and modernization. A must read for IT leaders navigating regulation, risk, and innovation in a cloud-first world.
Data & AI Best Practices
Rethinking Productivity: A mindset shift with Google Workspace and Gemini
Productivity today is less about tools and more about mindset. This article explores how Google Workspace with Gemini helps teams work with more autonomy, collaboration, and intelligence, while reducing manual effort and complexity. Learn how AI-powered workflows, built-in security, and thoughtful change management are enabling organizations to work faster, smarter, and with greater impact.
Optimization Insights
Visions 2026: Optimize spend, reduce risk, create value with strategic ITAM
CAs software pricing accelerates and budgets stay flat, IT leaders are rethinking how they manage technology spend. This article explores how converging ITAM and FinOps, governing AI-driven costs, reducing audit risk, and controlling SaaS sprawl can turn cost pressure into measurable business value. Learn how strategic ITAM is becoming a critical lever for optimizing spend, reducing risk, and funding innovation in 2026.
SoftwareOne in the News
Unlock the IDC MarketScape Report: discover why SoftwareOne is a Leader in SAM Managed Services
SoftwareOne has been named a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape for Software Asset Management Managed Services. This report highlights what differentiates SoftwareOne, how organizations are optimizing software spend and compliance, and the key trends shaping the future of SAM and FinOps.
Licensing Updates
For ongoing licensing updates, enforcement timelines, promotional offers, and pricing changes, visit our dedicated Licensing Updates page. It’s your central source for timely announcements and actions that may impact your agreements.