An internal Amazon email referencing “organizational changes” briefly reached cloud employees this week, unintentionally drawing attention to possible new layoffs. The message, later recalled, surfaced as Amazon prepares further workforce reductions across AWS and retail operations. The development follows earlier job cuts and ongoing restructuring, as CEO Andy Jassy continues efforts to trim management layers and streamline operations ahead of earnings. Read all
Kinsta has begun migrating its managed WordPress hosting platform from Google Cloud to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, marking a notable shift in how large hosting providers reassess cloud economics at scale. The company spent nearly a decade building its services on Google Cloud after moving away from smaller providers in 2016. However, rising infrastructure costs have prompted a re-evaluation of long-term sustainability. Read all
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Tencent Cloud outlined a view of AI’s next phase centered on open ecosystems rather than single, dominant models. Senior executive Dowson Tong said enterprises increasingly prefer model choice based on cost, performance, and real use cases. Tencent’s model-agnostic approach reflects broader demand for flexible, application-driven AI as cloud providers move from experimentation toward measurable business outcomes. Read all
After years of rejecting multi-cloud, AWS now supports direct interconnects with Google Cloud and soon Azure, reflecting customer pressure rather than strategic conversion. While hyperscaler rivalry continues, a quieter shift matters more: developers increasingly deploy through platforms like Vercel or Netlify, not AWS itself. As infrastructure fades into the background, AWS risks becoming essential plumbing—profitable, powerful, and largely invisible. Read all
As companies gear up for the year 2026, edge computing and serverless hosting are expected to transition from being emerging trends to being integral strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This is because the demand for faster performance, reliability, and flexibility has become essential for SMEs using cloud-based applications, remote working, and catering to international audiences. Read all
Cloud security firm Upwind has secured $250 million in Series B funding, lifting total capital raised to $430 million, as enterprises rethink how they protect AI-heavy cloud environments. Led by Bessemer Venture Partners, the round underscores growing interest in runtime-based security models that prioritize real-time risk over static scans, amid rising cloud complexity and accelerating AI adoption. Read all
NVIDIA and CoreWeave have expanded their long running relationship at a moment when demand for large scale AI infrastructure continues to outpace available capacity. The updated agreement reflects a shared focus on scaling compute, power, and operational tooling as AI systems move from experimentation into sustained production across industries. Read all
Snowflake has made its AI Data Cloud generally available on the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region, targeting enterprises that need lower latency, local data residency, and stronger governance for AI workloads. The move supports organisations shifting from AI strategy to execution, while aligning with the UAE’s National AI Strategy. Local deployment helps meet regulatory demands without rearchitecting existing AWS-based data environments. Read all
As enterprises place more critical workloads on Google Cloud, Commvault is sharpening its focus on recoverability rather than basic backups. Its expanded integration emphasizes rebuilding entire applications, isolating recovery data from attackers, and simplifying compliance searches. The approach reflects a broader cloud shift, where resilience now depends on fast, verified recovery and regulatory readiness, not just storing copies of data. Read all
OVHcloud just rolled out a backup option for Bare Metal customers, teaming up with Veeam to make it happen. They call it the Backup Agent. This move comes at a time when people are talking more and more about data resilience—turns out, disaster recovery plans often don’t match up with what really happens on the ground Read all
Microsoft released another out-of-band Windows update to address application freezes tied to cloud-backed storage, a flaw introduced in January’s security patch. The issue caused Outlook and other apps to hang when opening or saving files in services like OneDrive. Administrators face added pressure, as removing the original update could reintroduce security risks, marking a rocky patch cycle. Read all
NameSilo has reached a significant milestone, with over six million domains under management, making the registrar one of the top one percent of ICANN-accredited registrars globally. This achievement comes at a time when size in the domain registration business is more a result of operational efficiency than of upselling or add-on services. Read all
Google Cloud has launched a new Bangkok cloud region, giving Thai enterprises and public institutions local access to low-latency infrastructure while keeping sensitive data within national borders. The move responds to rising demand from regulated sectors such as banking and insurance, where performance, compliance with PDPA rules, and AI-ready infrastructure increasingly shape cloud adoption decisions across Thailand’s digital economy. Read all
