The White House said American investors will take majority control of TikTok’s US arm, while Oracle will secure and monitor all user data. Oracle will run the servers inside the United States, blocking foreign access. Officials added that TikTok’s algorithm will be retrained and operated domestically. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the deal could drive $178 billion in US economic activity over the next four years. Read all
Google Cloud has made it easier for users to utilize the OpenTelemetry Protocol (OTLP) as a natively traced protocol in their Cloud Trace service. By adopting OTLP as a default protocol, Google Cloud is visibly opting for an open source monitoring strategy, indicating that cloud providers are no longer inclined towards the traditional vendor specific solutions. Consequently, they can now send trace data directly to the telemetry.googleapis.com endpoint, which simplifies client-side operations and removes the need for custom exporters. Read all
Cloud Capital has finalized Fund II, an oversubscribed vehicle aimed at acquiring and developing hyperscale and AI-focused data centers across the U.S. Backed by global pensions, asset managers, and family offices, the fund marks another milestone after raising $1.325 billion in securities last year. As the investment arm of CloudHQ, Cloud Capital now manages over $5 billion in data center assets, reflecting rising AI-driven demand. Read all
InMotion Hosting introduced a fresh service named Professional Email, designed for companies and agencies that desire to have greater control over their communications via domain based accounts. The release reflects how demand for integrated digital tools continues to push hosting providers beyond traditional infrastructure. Read all
Kaspersky has rolled out an upgraded version of its Cloud Workload Security suite to tackle mounting hybrid and multicloud challenges. The update strengthens container runtime protection, adds OS vulnerability scanning, and introduces broader integration with Azure and Google Cloud. With enhanced logging, policy flexibility, and light agent improvements for Windows and Linux, the solution aims to close cloud blind spots while helping enterprises meet security and compliance demands. Read all
Insignia Financial, parent of MLC Australia, has partnered with Google Cloud to modernize its digital backbone and introduce AI-driven tools across its platforms. The initiative focuses on improving personalization and efficiency within its superannuation and wealth services. Serving 1.5 million customers nationwide, Insignia aims to leverage AI to streamline member experiences while adapting to rising expectations in Australia’s financial services sector. Read all
Hostex LLC has taken an unprecedented step by naming an artificial intelligence system, known as Sarai, as its chief executive officer. The appointment marks the first time a hosting company has placed an AI at the top of its leadership structure, drawing attention to how far machine intelligence may extend into business decision-making. Read all
XXI Web Hosting has upgraded its Thailand VPS and dedicated server offerings, targeting businesses across ASEAN seeking low-latency hosting. With infrastructure anchored in Bangkok data centers, the company now delivers faster load times and scalable resources through both LXC and KVM virtualization. Local hosting ensures data sovereignty while enhancing stability, giving enterprises an edge in e-commerce, SaaS, and digital services as regional online activity accelerates. Read all
Oracle is reshaping its leadership as it leans deeper into artificial intelligence infrastructure, with long-time chief executive Safra Catz stepping aside and two senior leaders taking the reins. The company announced on Monday that Clay Magouyrk, who leads its data center business, and Mike Sicilia, head of applications, will serve as co-chief executives. Catz will transition into the role of executive vice-chair of the board, ending her decade-long run as sole CEO. Read all
Meta is reportedly in advanced talks with Oracle on a cloud contract valued at around $20 billion, signaling how fiercely tech giants are racing to lock in AI computing power. If finalized, Oracle would join Meta’s roster of providers supplying infrastructure for training and deploying large-scale AI models. The discussions follow Oracle’s recent mega-deal with OpenAI, highlighting the escalating cost of staying competitive in the AI era. Read all
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has deepened its ties with Docker through a new partnership granting all CNCF projects access to Docker’s Sponsored Open Source program. The deal brings enterprise-grade benefits—like unlimited image pulls, automated builds, and vulnerability scanning—to open source maintainers and users. By integrating Docker’s infrastructure with CNCF projects, the move strengthens software supply chain security while ensuring reliable access to containerized tools. Read all
Mastodon, the non-profit that maintains the decentralized social platform often compared with Threads and X, has outlined a new path to financial stability. Instead of depending almost entirely on donations and grants, the organization plans to introduce paid services for hosting, moderation, and technical support. Read all
AI’s relentless demand is fueling explosive growth for “neocloud” providers, specialized firms offering GPU-as-a-Service at scale. A JLL report projects the sector will expand at an 82% CAGR through 2025, as enterprises seek rapid, cost-efficient alternatives to hyperscalers. By focusing on high-density GPU infrastructure and fast deployments, neoclouds are filling critical gaps—supporting AI training, machine learning, and scientific workloads that traditional cloud giants can’t provision quickly enough. Read all
