MS Azure mistake erroneously hikes costs 3x during internal migration, then tries to delete evidence from customer support portal

An alarmed Register reader got in touch after receiving warnings from Azure’s automated systems that they had significantly exceeded their budgets, and a glance at Microsoft’s support forums indicates their issue was not isolated. The problem was that costs had suddenly ramped up. One user, with a budget threshold of £63 ($85), received an automated Read more about MS Azure mistake erroneously hikes costs 3x during internal migration, then tries to delete evidence from customer support portal[…]

Pluralistic: Darth Android – Altering Terms After the Fact

William Gibson famously said that “Cyberpunk was a warning, not a suggestion.” But for every tech leader fantasizing about lobotomizing their enemies with Black Ice, there are ten who wish they could be Darth Vader, force-choking you while grating out, “I’m altering the deal. Pray I don’t alter it any further.” I call this business Read more about Pluralistic: Darth Android – Altering Terms After the Fact[…]