Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr, is laying off 16% of its workforce, impacting over 270 employees across 90 countries. CEO Matt Mullenweg cited market competition and the need for efficiency as driving factors. The layoffs come after legal tensions with WP Engine and the cancellation of the company’s 2025 retreat. Affected employees, including longtime staff, will receive severance and job placement support. Read all
BigCloudy Internet Services has launched new data centers in Mumbai, New York, London, and Singapore, strengthening its hosting infrastructure across key global markets. Focused on shared hosting, this expansion enhances speed, security, and accessibility for businesses worldwide. Users benefit from low-latency performance, advanced security measures, and 24/7 multi-channel support. The move positions BigCloudy as a key player in optimizing web hosting solutions for a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Read all
In an era where digital transformation is redefining every industry, Audi is taking a bold step toward reshaping its manufacturing landscape. At its Boellinger Höfe facility in Germany, the automaker has introduced a virtual programmable logic controller (vPLC), marking a shift from traditional, hardware-bound automation to a fully virtualized, cloud-native infrastructure. Read all
Red Hat has introduced powerful updates to its AI portfolio, enhancing efficiency and scalability for enterprises deploying AI across hybrid cloud environments. With new capabilities in OpenShift AI and RHEL AI, including distributed model serving and AI Guardrails, businesses can now fine-tune, deploy, and manage AI models with greater flexibility. Red Hat also launched free AI training, empowering organizations to harness AI’s full potential. Read all
Pulsant has expanded its UK footprint by acquiring data centers in Birmingham and Fareham from SCC. This move enhances Pulsant’s reach in underserved regions, boosting its edge computing capabilities. The deal includes facilities, staff, and colocation clients, reinforcing Pulsant’s commitment to UK-wide digital infrastructure growth. SCC will now focus on hybrid managed services while maintaining a strategic partnership with Pulsant for colocation solutions. Read all
Lumen Technologies and Flexential have teamed up to elevate Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), integrating Lumen’s platform with Flexential’s FlexAnywhere. This partnership empowers enterprises with seamless, software-defined networking across 42+ data centers, addressing rising AI and cloud demands. With instant access to secure, flexible connectivity solutions, businesses can scale faster while simplifying network management—signaling a shift toward automated, fabric-based infrastructure in an increasingly digital economy. Read all
Akamai is disrupting the cloud market yet again, this time with the introduction of Akamai Cloud Inference—a solution powered by AI to move inference workloads near users. With this move, the company positions itself as a central player in the emerging AI space, disrupting conventional cloud providers that struggle with latency and distributed processing. Read all
T5 Data Centers is strengthening its Chicago presence with a new data center in Elk Grove Village. The 220,000 sq. ft. facility, set for completion in 2028, will deliver 36MW of IT capacity, catering to AI and cloud computing demands. With Chicago’s data center vacancy at record lows, T5’s expansion comes at a crucial time as the city braces for surging AI-driven power consumption. Read all
