The feud between WP Engine and Automattic escalated this week when WordPress.org blocked WP Engine from accessing vital resources, including themes and plugins. Read all
GitHub has introduced a new data residency feature for its Enterprise Cloud, starting in the EU from October 29, with Australia, Asia, and Latin America to follow. This update allows organizations to store data locally for compliance, meeting key data protection regulations. Companies like Zeiss and Volkswagen’s CARIAD have praised the feature for aligning with regional requirements, boosting GitHub’s appeal for businesses prioritizing data sovereignty. Read all
Hosted.com, a leader in web hosting and domain registration, has announced its partnership with Imunify360, a renowned security solution for Linux servers. This collaboration enhances Hosted.com’s security, providing clients with cutting-edge protection against evolving cyber threats. Read all
Scala Data Centers raised $500 million from Coatue and IMCO to fuel its expansion in Latin America. This funding will drive the growth of its hyperscale data centers, meeting the region’s booming AI and cloud service needs. Leveraging Brazil’s hydropower for sustainability, Scala is positioned to lead digital transformation in the area. The investment highlights Scala’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. Read all
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of using unfair licensing practices to lock companies into its Azure cloud services. This follows Microsoft’s 2019 licensing changes that made running Windows Server on rival clouds more expensive. While Microsoft settled similar claims with CISPE for $22 million, Google now seeks its own resolution, further intensifying the cloud rivalry. Read all
Houston-based SEO and web design firm, Vertical Web, has opened a new office in Kingwood to better serve Northeast Harris and East Montgomery Counties. This expansion includes a state-of-the-art training facility and will host the Internet Marketing Clinic for small businesses. A ribbon-cutting ceremony commenced last 9/24/24, welcoming community leaders and officials. Vertical Web aims to support local businesses with expert digital marketing services. Read all
At a recent White House meeting, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman presented a bold vision for building data centers with up to 5GW of power capacity, the equivalent energy usage of three million homes. Altman, alongside tech leaders like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and CoreWeave’s Michael Intrator, joined discussions focused on the escalating power needs of AI data centers. Read all
In a surprising twist, WordPress hosting giant WP Engine has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg after he publicly referred to WP Engine as a “cancer to WordPress.” The statement, made last week at WordCamp, sparked heated reactions within the WordPress community, and now the conflict has escalated into a legal battle. Read all
Hive integrates its AI models with NVIDIA NIM to offer enterprises seamless deployment in private clouds and on-premises data centers. This partnership addresses growing demand for AI-generated content detection in sectors like insurance and financial services, helping combat fraud and misinformation. Hive’s models are available with a 90-day trial for social platforms, with plans to expand offerings in the coming months. Read all
Microsoft has unveiled a new service, Correction, designed to tackle one of AI’s biggest flaws: factual inaccuracies. Correction, part of Microsoft’s Azure AI Content Safety API, flags AI-generated text errors and revises them by comparing the content with verified sources, such as transcripts. While the aim is to enhance the reliability of AI responses, experts are raising doubts. Read all
Pine Hosting, a leading UK-based gaming server provider, has expanded its U.S. operations by relocating a key data center to Texas. This move includes the deployment of advanced Ryzen 9 7900 and 9000 servers, boosting its capacity to support new games and customized hosting setups. The Texas expansion will enhance network stability and allow Pine Hosting to offer more affordable, high-performance dedicated server solutions. Read all
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has publicly named Amazon, Meta, and Tesla as some of the worst corporate offenders undermining global democracy. Read all
