Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced an $11 billion investment in Georgia to expand data center infrastructure, fueling demand for cloud computing and AI technologies. Set to create over 550 jobs, the initiative focuses on Butts and Douglas Counties. Local leaders celebrated the historic milestone, emphasizing the long-term economic and technological benefits for the community. This marks a transformative leap in Georgia’s digital future. Read all
Mondelēz International has chosen AWS as its primary cloud provider to enhance agility, security, and reliability. The snack giant is migrating workloads, including its ERP systems to SAP RISE on AWS, supported by a $1.2 billion modernization plan. “AWS complements our internal capabilities to drive digital transformation,” said CTO Kostas Georgakopoulos. This shift underscores Mondelēz’s commitment to innovation and growth across its 160-country footprint. Read all
Atlas Cloud has teamed up with Soluna Holdings to leverage 64 Nvidia H100 GPUs, powered by Soluna’s renewable energy data centers, for advanced AI-driven video processing. This partnership, facilitated through HPE GreenLake, highlights Soluna’s commitment to sustainable high-performance AI solutions. Atlas Cloud’s CEO emphasized this collaboration aligns with their vision to deliver eco-friendly, end-to-end AI cloud platforms, starting deployment in January 2025. Read all
Microsoft appears to be imitating Google’s homepage design on Bing for users searching for “Google” while logged out, sparking criticism for deceptive practices. The minimalist redesign mimics Google’s aesthetic, pushing Bing Rewards promotions subtly. Critics, including Google VP Parisa Tabriz, slammed the tactic as misleading. Despite aggressive efforts, Bing continues to capture under 4% of the search market, struggling to compete with Google. Read all
Microsoft plans to expand its cloud computing services to Luxembourg in 2026, offering localized data hosting and reducing latency for businesses. Partnering with Deep and Post Luxembourg, the project aligns with Luxembourg’s digitalization and AI strategies. Businesses in Luxembourg will host their data entirely in-country, ensuring compliance with EU Data Boundaries. This initiative empowers SMEs to embrace scalable digital transformation through secure and advanced cloud solutions. Read all
Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in data center construction by June 2025, with over half allocated to US projects, signaling AI’s surging infrastructure demands. Brad Smith, Microsoft President, emphasized balancing innovation with pragmatic export controls while urging against excessive AI regulations. This spending fuels AI services with high-powered chips from Nvidia and Dell, supported by agreements like reopening the Three Mile Island nuclear plant to meet energy demands. Read all
