Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is closing in on an agreement to acquire a majority stake in domain registrar and hosting provider Namecheap, in a deal that places the company’s value at roughly $1.5 billion including debt, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Read all
The EU Data Act takes effect this week, pushing cloud providers to simplify data transfers and reduce lock-in. Google is offering free intra-customer transfers under its new Data Transfer Essentials service, while Microsoft and AWS require support requests and at-cost fees. Analysts say the Act marks progress for cloud interoperability, though critics note many European providers have long embraced cost-free data movement without regulatory pressure. Read all
Gartner predicts more than a third of VMware workloads will move to rival platforms by 2028, driven by Broadcom’s licensing overhaul and rising customer dissatisfaction. Research VP Julia Palmer says hyperscalers will gradually steer VMware users toward native cloud, while alternatives like Nutanix and Azure Local present viable options. She cautioned against cost-driven migrations, urging businesses to modernize applications and diversify infrastructure strategies instead. Read all
Oracle stock went into orbit this week and surged to extraordinary heights, nearly achieving the very rare milestone of a trillion dollar market cap after the market responded to a pack of significant AI contracts. The rally not only boosted the company’s market standing but also drew global attention to its growing role in the race to power next-generation AI infrastructure. Read all
The global web hosting service market, valued at $111.45 billion in 2024, is on track to hit $695.86 billion by 2034, growing at a 20.1% CAGR. The surge stems from booming online businesses, rising e-commerce, and cloud-based adoption powered by AI. While North America leads in infrastructure, Asia-Pacific is emerging fastest, fueled by startups and digitalization. Security risks and competition remain key hurdles for providers. Read all
Rad Web Hosting has extended its cloud infrastructure to Europe with the launch of new Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting in France. The addition reflects the company’s plan to build a wider international footprint while meeting rising European demand for localized, compliant hosting environments. Read all
Hitachi Energy plans to invest $1 billion in U.S. grid production, including a massive transformer factory in Virginia, as the country scrambles to power AI-driven data centers. The move, part of a $9 billion global strategy, aims to ease supply chain pressures and strengthen domestic energy infrastructure. With AI accelerating power needs, the investment underscores how grid capacity—not just chips—is emerging as a critical factor in the technology race. Read all
Atlassian is phasing out its data center line—including Jira, Confluence, and Bamboo—by March 2029, pushing customers toward its cloud platform. Bitbucket is the lone exception, retaining a hybrid license for sensitive source code. While Atlassian cites AI-driven advantages, critics warn of rising costs and complex migrations. For many enterprises with legacy system ties, the decision may force difficult choices—or a departure from Atlassian entirely. Read all
LifeinCloud, a London based Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) company, is extending its European footprint with flights to London, Frankfurt, and Bucharest. The company is going against the current trend of businesses having to identify where their data is located and how it is handled by, in fact, doing everything from running their own data centers to using their own hardware. Read all
NetForChoice has launched a new data center in Dubai, marking its entry into the Middle East with a focus on reliability and compliance. Designed for 99.95% uptime, the facility offers advanced cloud hosting, cybersecurity, and carrier-neutral connectivity across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the GCC. With resilience and scalability at its core, the center aims to support regulated industries and accelerate digital transformation across the Gulf region. Read all
Kolkata is the new center of the hosting industry in India after HostGraber revealed the opening of its datacenter in the city. To provide web hosting and VPS services in the region, with reduced latency and better control the company has made this facility the base of their operations. Their target audience is startups, developers, and enterprises that require stable digital infrastructure in their vicinity. Read all
Helsinki-based DataCrunch has secured €55 million in Series A funding to accelerate its push toward becoming Europe’s first AI cloud hyperscaler. Backed by Finnish investors and debt financing from major banks, the company plans to expand infrastructure, grow its team, and advance a proposed AI gigafactory in Latvia. By offering GPU-powered, regulation-compliant cloud solutions, DataCrunch positions itself as a local alternative to US hyperscalers dominating Europe’s market. Read all
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian revealed the company holds $106 billion in unfulfilled contracts, with half expected to turn into revenue within two years. Speaking at Goldman Sachs’ Communacopia conference, Kurian emphasized that enterprises are increasingly turning to AI-powered cloud services. He argued Google’s AI infrastructure—optimized for efficiency and scale—gives it an edge as businesses move workloads off-premises and seek tailored AI-driven solutions. Read all
