Amazon has joined Meta and Microsoft in reducing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A memo from HR executive Candi Castleberry cites a focus on proven outcomes and fostering inclusivity as reasons for winding down outdated programs. The tech industry’s pullback on DEI efforts reflects evolving strategies and anticipates potential political challenges in the coming years. Read all
Montana’s Senate Bill 32, introduced by Senator Jeremy Trebas, seeks to increase data center property taxes from 0.9% to 1.5% of market value starting in 2026. Despite the state’s modest data center footprint, its favorable climate, affordable land, and strategic location position it as a promising hub for expansion. Recent energy deals with Atlas Power and others signal growing interest in Montana’s emerging data center market. Read all
365 Data Centers and InterServer have announced a strategic partnership to expand their IT infrastructure footprint in New Jersey. Leveraging 365’s robust colocation facilities and InterServer’s expertise in bare-metal and cloud solutions, the collaboration targets growing demand in this key data center hub. The partnership aims to deliver scalable, high-performance IT services to businesses, capitalizing on New Jersey’s strategic location and connectivity. Read all
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a refreshed Local Zone Edge location in New York City, enhancing support for latency-sensitive applications. Offering advanced compute instances, storage options, and services like Amazon ECS and EKS, the new us-east-1-nyc-2a Zone replaces the 2021 Local Zone. Located in New Jersey and linked to AWS’s Virginia region, this upgrade reflects AWS’s global push for next-gen Local Zones. Read all
In a significant move for WordPress hosting, Hosted.com has introduced a platform that delivers unparalleled speed, uptime, and security. By achieving a remarkable 99.9% uptime and optimized page load speeds, the company is addressing long-standing challenges faced by WordPress site owners. Furthermore, these advancements cater to both reliability and performance, ensuring an enhanced user experience. Read all
Google Cloud has appointed Maureen Costello as VP for the UK, Ireland, and Sub-Saharan Africa. A former Microsoft and Accenture leader, Costello will focus on advancing AI, data analytics, and sustainability. Her hiring coincides with the UK Competition Markets Authority’s cloud services probe, where Google positions itself against AWS and Microsoft. Costello aims to drive transformation and build on Google Cloud’s recent partnerships with BT and Vodafone. Read all
