Global spending on datacenter infrastructure has surged, driven by the demand for AI technologies. According to IDC’s latest report, organizations spent 74.9% more on compute and storage for shared cloud services in the second quarter of 2024, pushing the total to $35.3 billion. Read all
Squarespace is diving deeper into artificial intelligence with the launch of its new AI-powered website builder, Design Intelligence. Aimed at simplifying website creation while keeping personalization at the forefront, Design Intelligence brings generative AI into the mix, allowing users to build custom sites with minimal effort. Read all
Microsoft is investing $420 million in a new 245,000 sq ft data center in New Albany, Ohio. Set to break ground in July 2025 and open by late 2027, the facility will employ 30 workers. The project solidifies New Albany’s growing reputation as a tech hub, with AWS, Google, and Meta also having a presence in the area. Read all
The transition to Windows 11 is finally picking up, but millions of devices remain stuck on Windows 10 as the clock ticks down to the end of its support in October 2025. Read all
Radware has introduced its new Threat Intelligence Service, enhancing threat detection for SOC teams and incident responders. The service offers real-time, actionable data to identify compromised systems and speed up response times. Unlike traditional crowdsourced intelligence, Radware provides enriched, contextual information to help security teams address complex attacks with precision. This launch further strengthens Radware’s AI-powered cloud security platform. Read all
Strike action at Meta’s Clonee data center has been paused. The Connect trade union had initially planned a 24-hour work stoppage on October 7, 2024. Workers opposed Meta’s shift change from a six-week to a four-week cycle, which would increase weekend and night shifts. Read all
The .ai domain, Anguilla’s ccTLD, has surpassed 533,000 registrations as of October 2024, fueled by the growing global interest in artificial intelligence. Despite high costs, tech companies and startups continue to invest in .ai domains, doubling registrations since June 2023. The domain’s popularity signals its increasing relevance beyond Anguilla, especially in the booming AI sector. Read all
Cloudelligent has achieved AWS Migration Competency status, solidifying its expertise in guiding businesses through seamless cloud migrations. As a certified AWS Migration Competency partner, Cloudelligent helps customers leverage the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP), offering a powerful framework and financial incentives to reduce costs. Cloudelligent’s proven methodology and dedication enable clients to achieve faster, cost-effective transitions while enhancing scalability and performance on AWS. Read all
Submer, a global leader in liquid cooling systems for data centers, secured $55.5 million in new funding led by M&G’s Catalyst initiative. The investment will drive Submer’s expansion into U.S. and Asia-Pacific markets, where it aims to help data centers meet growing energy and environmental demands. Read all
Cirrascale Cloud Services has integrated Nvidia’s powerful HGX H200 servers into its AI Innovation Cloud, offering unprecedented performance for generative AI, HPC, and NLP models. Featuring eight H200 Tensor Core GPUs with 32 petaflops of compute power and 1.1TB of HBM3e memory, this upgrade allows users to accelerate AI projects with top-tier efficiency and speed. Available as of October 6, this marks a leap in AI cloud capabilities. Read all
In the ongoing trademark battle between Automattic’s CEO, Matthew Mullenweg, and WP Engine, tensions have reached a boiling point, leading to the resignation of 159 Automattic employees. Read all
OVHcloud has teamed up with F5 to bring advanced multicloud application security solutions to its U.S. customers. This partnership integrates F5’s Distributed Cloud Services, providing secure, simplified networking across clouds, data centers, and edge environments. Customers can now benefit from F5’s private global network, enhanced app security, and seamless traffic management—ideal for applications in sensitive sectors and modern technologies like generative AI. Read all
In a world where AI is driving data center workloads to new heights, Barcelona-based startup Submer is offering a revolutionary cooling solution that’s heating up the industry in more ways than one. Recently valued at $500 million, Submer has developed a game-changing technology that submerges entire server racks in biodegradable, non-conductive liquid coolant, tackling the massive energy consumption that AI demands. Read all
