Microsoft will open its Saudi Arabia East cloud region in Q4 2026, bringing three availability zones online in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. The move strengthens Microsoft’s Middle East cloud footprint as regional demand for AI infrastructure and data residency grows. The launch follows earlier sovereign-cloud discussions with Saudi partners and positions the company alongside AWS, Google, and Oracle in the market. Read all
Cloudflare has raised its full year and first quarter revenue outlook, signaling that demand for cloud infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence continues to build despite recent operational scrutiny. Read all
The European Commission has approved Google’s $32 billion acquisition of cloud security platform Wiz, concluding the deal raises no competition concerns within the European Economic Area. The clearance removes a major regulatory hurdle and allows Google to deepen its cybersecurity and cloud computing portfolio, as competition intensifies around enterprise cloud protection and multi-cloud risk management. Read all
The ISO 14001:2015 certification of Leaseweb‘s operations in the Netherlands represents a formalized step in how environmental oversight is organized by the company within its cloud and infrastructure business. This is because sustainability will drive more vendors in the European data center market. Read all
Oxide has secured fresh funding to advance its rack-scale Oxide Cloud Computer, a system designed to bring hyperscaler-style cloud automation into enterprise data centers. By combining purpose-built hardware with open-source software, the company targets organizations seeking on-prem cloud performance, control, and long-term infrastructure stability. The investment supports expanded production and reinforces demand for sovereign, API-driven computing environments. Read all
CloudZero has earned the AWS AI Competency, recognizing its role in helping enterprises track and optimize AI infrastructure costs on Amazon Web Services. As AI workloads expand, the company focuses on linking cloud and generative AI spending to measurable business outcomes. Its platform provides real-time cost visibility, supporting FinOps teams as AI becomes a growing share of enterprise cloud budgets. Read all
A growing number of businesses are rethinking how they host their WordPress sites, and a digital agency in Delhi NCR says the change is producing measurable results. Gatilab, a WordPress focused firm, reports that clients moving from managed WordPress hosting to optimized VPS infrastructure have reduced hosting costs by 60 to 80 percent while also improving site speed. Read all
GratisVPS.net has launched a free VPS hosting platform aimed at students, developers, and IT professionals seeking hands-on server access without subscription fees. The service offers instant provisioning, full root control, and support for multiple Linux distributions, enabling web testing, VPN setup, and development projects. Unlike short-term trials, the platform provides ongoing access to virtual private servers for practical learning and experimentation. Read all
OVHcloud has launched its range of Bare Metal 2026 generation dedicated servers at a particularly apt moment; with so many companies attempting to strike the perfect balance between performance and cost considerations. As digital workloads grow more complex, infrastructure choices now shape not only speed and scale, but also financial planning and environmental impact. Read all
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions will invest up to $1 billion to build an AI-native data center network across India, targeting 800 MW of capacity through phased expansion. The company will develop high-density GPU clusters, sovereign cloud platforms, and AI-driven cybersecurity systems for enterprises, research institutions, and strategic sectors. It plans to launch the first phase in FY2026, pending regulatory approvals, as India accelerates digital infrastructure growth. Read all
Governments and regulated industries are accelerating sovereign cloud investments, pushing global IaaS spending toward $80 billion in 2026, a 35.6% jump, Gartner reports. Rising geopolitical tensions are driving “geopatriation,” shifting workloads from global hyperscalers to local providers. Europe will overtake North America by 2027, signaling a structural realignment in cloud infrastructure as nations prioritize data sovereignty and digital independence. Read all
NTT Data’s acquisition of Dubai based cloud consultancy Zero&One underscores how quickly the Middle East cloud market is maturing, and why global IT providers now view the UAE as a strategic anchor for regional growth. Read all
Microsoft reported sharp momentum in its AI-driven cloud business, with commercial remaining performance obligations rising 110% to $625 billion. Azure revenue climbed 39%, helping lift cloud profit to $51.5 billion. Microsoft 365 Copilot reached 15 million paid users. Heavy AI infrastructure spending trimmed margins, but bookings and long-term contracts signal sustained enterprise demand for AI and cloud services. Read all
