TD SYNNEX has deepened its collaboration with Amazon Web Services through a new strategic agreement covering North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The deal will open doors for small and midsize firms, ISVs, and partners to access AWS tools more easily, scale cloud adoption, and monetize AI solutions faster. Building on their European partnership, the move highlights how distributors and hyperscalers are reshaping digital transformation from startups to enterprises across the Americas. Read all
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has rejected the WordPress Foundation’s attempt to trademark the terms “Managed WordPress” and “Hosted WordPress.” Officials concluded that both phrases simply describe a type of service, not a brand that can be owned. Read all
The Defense Logistics Agency has tapped Google Public Sector for a $48 million contract to overhaul its cloud systems. The DLA, which manages the military’s sprawling supply chain, will shift from legacy GovCloud setups to Google’s AI-ready environment under a phased rollout. The move builds on Google’s growing Pentagon footprint, following its $200 million contract with the Chief Digital and Intelligence Office earlier this year. Read all
Amazon Web Services has officially launched its long-awaited New Zealand cloud region, years after construction hiccups and delays slowed progress. Based in Auckland, the NZ$7.5 billion project features three availability zones and will support local data residency requirements. Early adopters include Kiwibank, TVNZ, and TradeMe. The move positions AWS to compete directly with Microsoft, which rolled out its own New Zealand cloud region in late 2024. Read all
Hosting.de GmbH, originally based in Aachen, is expanding operations into France with the introduction of hosting.fr. This move aligns with a broader trend in the European hosting sector: organizations and individuals are increasingly selecting regional providers who adhere strictly to privacy regulations like GDPR and robust data protection standards. Essentially, the demand for compliant, locally operated infrastructure is reshaping the market landscape. Read all
Microsoft Azure customers sounded the alarm after a migration bug caused cloud cost forecasts to skyrocket, with some reports showing charges ten times higher than normal. The problem emerged during the shift from Microsoft’s Online Subscription Program to the Customer Agreement, which triggered faulty projections. Microsoft engineers fixed the error, but many admins remain on edge, watching for billing surprises. Read all
These days, cyberattacks aren’t just targeting Fortune 500s—they’re a constant headache for hosting providers across the board. Even a minor vulnerability can open the door to major issues. Hosted.com isn’t messing around; they’ve tightened up their security by partnering even more closely with Imunify360, which is basically the go-to security suite for Linux web servers. Read all
Google will pour $9 billion into Virginia to expand its cloud and AI footprint, including a new data center in Chesterfield County and upgrades to existing hubs in Loudoun and Prince William. Beyond infrastructure, the tech giant is tying investment to education, offering Virginia students free access to AI training and Google Career Certificates. The move underscores Virginia’s growing role in the U.S. AI economy. Read all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an immediate end to the use of Chinese nationals coding for Pentagon cloud systems, calling the practice a “vulnerability” that never should have existed. Microsoft, a key DoD contractor, is auditing its work with Chinese engineers while the Pentagon launches a parallel probe. Officials now face urgent questions: did foreign coders slip unseen risks into U.S. defense infrastructure? Read all
For more than a decade, ConfigServer was the quiet constant in the hosting world. Its tools, from the well-known CSF firewall to exploit scanners and spam monitors, gave administrators a sense of order and protection. That long chapter is coming to a close. Read all
Amazon blocked a covert campaign by Russia’s APT29, also known as Cozy Bear, that targeted Microsoft accounts through fake Cloudflare login pages. Hackers compromised legitimate websites, injected malicious code, and redirected visitors to attacker domains to steal access. AWS confirmed its systems stayed secure. The incident underscores how Moscow’s cyber operatives keep refining their espionage playbook against Western targets. Read all
Onlive Server has rolled out a new line of dedicated hosting plans in the United States, targeting companies that need consistent performance as online demand continues to climb. With websites carrying more of the customer experience than ever, the company is leaning on reliability and flexibility as core selling points. Read all
President Donald Trump claimed Meta is pouring $50 billion into its “Hyperion” data center in rural Louisiana, calling its size “unbelievable” after seeing a graphic comparing it to Manhattan. Meta has publicly confirmed only a $10 billion-plus spend, while Bloomberg recently reported $29 billion in financing lined up for the project. Trump suggested such mega-builds are possible because companies can now construct their own power facilities. Read all
