Cloud marketplaces are streamlining enterprise software purchasing, but experts warn the convenience may obscure deeper operational risks. According to Forbes, Technology Council members note that one-click procurement often outpaces governance, leaving gaps in integration planning, security reviews, and cost oversight. Licensing mismatches, autoscaling infrastructure charges, and uncoordinated team adoption can inflate long-term spending, highlighting the need for stricter governance before organizations commit to marketplace software. Read all
Mirantis has confirmed compatibility between its k0rdent AI infrastructure platform and Supermicro’s modular server architecture, giving AI data-center builders a validated Kubernetes-native stack for GPU environments. The integration automates discovery, provisioning, and lifecycle management of GPU-powered infrastructure, allowing teams to run AI and legacy workloads on a unified bare-metal platform. The development reflects growing demand for automated, scalable infrastructure as organizations operationalize large-scale AI systems. Read all
Australian telecommunications provider Aussie Broadband has moved forward with its internal cloud initiative after completing the first phase of the platform’s deployment. The company has already placed several operational systems on the environment and is preparing a broader migration of internal workloads. Read all
AI search company Perplexity has signed a cloud capacity agreement with CoreWeave to support growing inference workloads. The deployment will use dedicated Nvidia GB200 NVL72 clusters on CoreWeave’s AI-focused cloud platform, with initial workloads already running through its Kubernetes service. The partnership reflects rising infrastructure demands for real-time AI applications as Perplexity expands its search and agent-based tools across industries. Read all
A growing number of cloud providers say the United Kingdom’s cloud computing market needs immediate regulatory attention as the Competition and Markets Authority prepares to decide whether to formally investigate Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure under the country’s digital markets framework. Read all
ControlMonkey has expanded its cloud configuration disaster recovery platform to cover major networking and edge providers, including Cloudflare, Fastly, Akamai, and F5. The system captures daily snapshots of routing policies, DNS records, firewall rules, and CDN settings, allowing organizations to restore network configurations quickly after disruptions. The update aims to improve visibility and reduce manual recovery efforts in increasingly complex cloud and edge environments. Read all
CrowdStrike has partnered with Schwarz Digits to make its Falcon cybersecurity platform available on STACKIT, a sovereign cloud built for European enterprises. The integration allows organizations to deploy endpoint, cloud, and identity protection while ensuring security data remains within EU data centers. The move responds to rising demand from regulated sectors seeking cybersecurity platforms aligned with European data sovereignty and compliance frameworks. Read all
A newly introduced online productivity platform is drawing attention across Europe as governments and businesses intensify efforts to reduce reliance on foreign cloud providers. The platform, known as Office EU, presents itself as a fully European owned cloud office suite operating exclusively on infrastructure located within the region. Read all
Iranian state-aligned outlet Fars News Agency claims recent drone strikes near Amazon Web Services facilities in Bahrain and Dubai targeted cloud infrastructure tied to military and intelligence operations. AWS earlier reported service disruptions after a drone incident near its Bahrain data center. The report also references Microsoft infrastructure, though no confirmation has emerged, underscoring how geopolitical tensions increasingly place cloud data centers in focus. Read all
Digital businesses across Southeast Asia are expanding faster than ever, and that growth is quietly reshaping demand for regional web infrastructure. As companies launch services across multiple ASEAN markets, they increasingly look for hosting environments located closer to their users. Read all
Sitecore has launched a sovereign deployment of SitecoreAI and Content Hub in Singapore, running on Microsoft Azure to keep enterprise data and AI workloads within national borders. The platform supports organisations facing tighter data residency rules under Singapore’s PDPA while enabling in-country AI processing. The move targets sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government that require low-latency services and strict regulatory compliance for digital platforms. Read all
HighPoint has absorbed cloud consulting firm CloudView Partners in a move aimed at strengthening its hybrid-cloud and infrastructure modernization capabilities. The deal brings CloudView’s expertise in Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, and automation into HighPoint’s networking and cybersecurity portfolio. Founder Sanjay Maljure joins as Global VP of Digital Solutions, as both teams begin integrating services to support enterprises navigating complex multi-cloud migrations and platform modernization initiatives. Read all
Cloud customers across the Middle East have begun shifting workloads to other regions after missile and drone strikes damaged several Amazon Web Services data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, disrupting cloud services relied on by regional businesses. Read all
