Lloyds Banking Group is migrating its databases to Oracle Database@Azure as part of a multi-year deal, leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure within Microsoft Azure’s UK data centers. The bank will also deploy Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer for on-prem operations. This shift aligns with Lloyds’ £4 billion digital transformation strategy, aimed at enhancing innovation, AI adoption, and customer experience while consolidating its data centers and private cloud efforts. Read all
The UK’s Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee is demanding answers from Microsoft regarding sharp price increases for Microsoft 365 and the forced inclusion of Copilot. Lawmakers question why consumers face higher costs while the UK government secured a discount. Microsoft cites inflation and AI integration but dodges key concerns about transparency and consent. The controversy raises regulatory and competition concerns in the AI era. Read all
Stockholm startup Evroc has raised more than €50 million in one of Europe’s largest Series A funding rounds in the tech space. This milestone, closed in 2024, reflects growing momentum for Europe’s efforts toward cloud and AI infrastructure independence. As global dependence on cloud technology expands, Evroc’s growth represents a strategic move toward securing the continent’s digital sovereignty. Read all
Broadcom has announced VMware Explore 2025, set to launch on August 25 in Las Vegas before touring key global cities. The event will offer deep-dive sessions, hands-on labs, and expert panels covering cloud, AI, and security. New tiered pass options provide a customized experience, while the global expansion brings exclusive insights to tech hubs in Europe, Asia, and beyond. Registration opens April 29. Read all
Microsoft and BlackRock have teamed up with Elon Musk’s xAI to develop $30 billion in AI data centers and energy projects. The AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) aims to accelerate AI infrastructure expansion, with Nvidia joining as a technical adviser. As AI demand soars, the initiative will focus on large-scale investments, with energy giants NextEra and GE Vernova collaborating to power next-gen AI-driven facilities. Read all
MSI has launched advanced server platforms engineered to enhance cloud computing and AI workloads. The ORv3 and DC-MHS servers provide modular, high-density solutions, while the NVIDIA MGX AI Server delivers exceptional computational power. Featuring AMD EPYC 9005 and Intel Xeon 6 processors, these innovations boost scalability, efficiency, and performance, enabling enterprises and hyperscalers to lead in the evolving cloud and AI era. Read all
At CloudFest 2025 in Germany, Virtuozzo and ZTE launched a new Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solution that supports alternative cloud providers and enterprises to deploy independent clouds. The cooperation integrates ZTE’s leading-edge hardware with Virtuozzo’s cloud and virtualization software to form an efficient, budget-friendly alternative for conventional cloud service. Read all
Microsoft’s Outlook web users faced a widespread outage on March 19, blocking access to Exchange Online mailboxes. The issue stemmed from a recent infrastructure change, which Microsoft quickly reversed to restore service. This marks another disruption in a series of cloud-related outages, raising concerns about testing protocols before deployment. IT administrators bore the brunt of the issue, left with little recourse but to escalate support tickets. Read all
Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has partnered with Oracle to deploy an air-gapped Oracle Cloud Isolated Region, enhancing the digital infrastructure of the Ministry of Defense and the Singapore Armed Forces. This sovereign cloud will support AI-powered defense operations and modernize critical Command and Control systems, ensuring top-tier security, scalability, and performance for Singapore’s defense technology ecosystem. Read all
Stack Infrastructure has secured $4 billion to help grow its data centers in the U.S. and Canada. This funding will mainly aid in the development of the massive 1GW Stafford Technology Campus in Virginia, as well as other projects in Portland, Oregon, and Toronto, Canada. Read all
