At VMware Explore 2024 in Barcelona, Broadcom introduced a suite of upgrades to its VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform. These enhancements focus on AI, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty, thereby positioning VCF as a key solution in private cloud innovation. Broadcom’s goal is to meet the growing demands of enterprises for secure and scalable cloud options. Read all
DreamHost and Ecwid by Lightspeed have partnered to provide DreamHost’s web hosting clients with an integrated, user-friendly e-commerce platform. This collaboration empowers users to effortlessly launch, manage, and grow online stores with Ecwid’s multi-channel sales capabilities and real-time insights, alongside DreamHost’s robust web hosting. Businesses can now enjoy seamless setup, efficient operations, and flexible pricing for both free and premium e-commerce solutions. Read all
Google Cloud will soon enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users, marking a significant shift in its security approach. Starting in January, Google will require about 30% of its Cloud customers who still use only passwords to adopt MFA. Read all
Microsoft will reportedly invest up to $10 billion in CoreWeave’s data centers, positioning CoreWeave as a major supplier for Microsoft’s AI demands while remaining a cloud competitor. This deal highlights Microsoft’s push to meet soaring GPU demand for AI, even as CoreWeave aims to quadruple revenue to $8 billion by 2025, eyeing a public listing by year’s end. Read all
Oracle has initiated significant layoffs within its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) division, reportedly affecting hundreds of US-based employees. Sources suggest the company aims to cut costs by replacing senior roles with less experienced hires. The layoffs follow similar industry trends, with tech giants like Microsoft and Google also making recent cloud workforce reductions amid shifts in cloud market dynamics. Read all
Amazon has filed to develop the Northeast Creek Technology Campus, a 374-acre data center campus in Louisa County, Virginia. This project will include ten 382,000 sq ft data centers, three substations, and administrative facilities, part of Amazon’s $11 billion investment in central Virginia. With this second data campus in Louisa, Amazon continues to deepen its presence in the region’s data infrastructure landscape. Read all
Thoma Bravo and H.I.G. Capital are now acquiring the certification and training division of CompTIA, the globally respected nonprofit that has been educating IT professionals for decades. This shift from nonprofit to for-profit ownership reflects the rising demand for skilled tech workers amid rapid technological change, particularly in areas like cloud computing, cybersecurity, and networking. Read all
Rackspace Technology and AWS have deepened their partnership through a Strategic Collaboration Agreement, focusing on migration, modernization, and AI-driven cloud services. With new tools like the Rackspace Rapid Migration Offer (RRMO) and FAIR, Rackspace aims to simplify cloud transitions and generative AI adoption, supporting client transformations worldwide. Future AI solutions on AWS Marketplace further underscore Rackspace’s commitment to scalable, data-driven cloud innovations. Read all
HoganHost has quietly been building something that most African hosting companies have not attempted at this scale: direct accreditation with international domain registries that removes the middlemen and gives customers faster, more affordable access to globally recognized domain extensions. Read all
iWebFusion has quietly done something a lot of infrastructure buyers have been waiting for. Specifically, the US-based provider just refreshed its dedicated server clearance program, and as a result, the updated lineup covers considerably more ground than before, from entry-level hardware for smaller teams to AMD EPYC-powered systems built for workloads that need serious core counts. Read all
GoDaddy’s Q3 2024 results reveal a 7% revenue increase to $1.15 billion, driven by a 16% boost in its Applications & Commerce division. Net income also surged by 45% to $190.5 million, with free cash flow up 29%. Despite challenges in its domain aftermarket segment, GoDaddy’s growth-focused strategy and innovative Airo platform keep it at the forefront of digital business solutions. Read all
