Vultr, a leading independent cloud provider, has raised new funding led by AMD Ventures and LuminArx Capital at a $3.5 billion valuation. The capital will fuel Vultr’s global expansion and cloud GPU fleet growth, empowering businesses to scale AI applications. With 32 data centers across six continents, Vultr aims to challenge hyperscalers by delivering high-performance, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions worldwide. Read all
GTT Communications now offers seamless connectivity to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) through FastConnect, empowering enterprises to access Oracle’s 150+ AI and cloud services. Leveraging GTT’s Envision platform, customers gain reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions for multicloud environments. This partnership simplifies cloud migration while boosting performance and innovation, enabling businesses to optimize Oracle’s powerful tools, including Autonomous Database, for accelerated growth. Read all
Researchers uncovered vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure’s Data Factory integration with Apache Airflow, including misconfigurations and weak authentication, risking cloud data breaches. Attackers could exploit these flaws to gain admin control, tamper with logs, or deploy malware. While Microsoft has mitigated the issues, experts emphasize the need for robust permission management, continuous monitoring, and securing internal configurations to fortify enterprise cloud environments against sophisticated attacks. Read all
In a significant step forward for the open social web, A New Social has emerged as a nonprofit organization committed to fostering innovation across decentralized networks. Anchored by Bridgy Fed, a pioneering project connecting Bluesky and the fediverse — the ecosystem powering platforms like Mastodon and Threads — this initiative seeks to unify developers, researchers, and industry leaders in reshaping digital connectivity. Read all
DreamHost has teamed up with Bunny.net to deliver a seamless, high-performance web hosting experience. Bunny CDN now comes free with DreamPress plans, optimizing speed, security, and scalability. With features like Perma-Cache and DDoS protection, DreamHost users enjoy faster load times, lower server strain, and enhanced global reach. This partnership reaffirms DreamHost’s commitment to empowering businesses with cutting-edge solutions for their online presence. Read all
AWS plans to invest $23 billion in Ohio by 2030, expanding its data center footprint to meet surging AI and cloud computing demand. Governor Mike DeWine praised the move, underscoring its role in driving Ohio’s tech economy. AWS, already operating seven data centers in the state, will add to its recent billion-dollar developments, solidifying Ohio’s status as a growing data center hub. Read all
Nuon is redefining SaaS with its cutting-edge “bring your own cloud” (BYOC) platform, empowering software providers to deploy applications directly into customers’ cloud accounts. Founded by Jon Morehouse, the company recently raised $16.5 million in funding from Uncork Capital, M12 (Microsoft’s venture fund), Mantis VC, and Redpoint Ventures. This investment underscores Nuon’s potential to transform how businesses manage cloud deployments while maintaining control and scalability. Read all
