SonicWall firewalls are at the center of a suspected zero-day attack, with ransomware groups bypassing multi-factor authentication to strike domain controllers within hours. Security firms like Huntress and Arctic Wolf have tied the activity to Akira ransomware, while Google flagged potential backdoor deployment. As investigations unfold, experts urge disabling SSL VPN on Gen 7 devices to avoid fallout from an evolving and active threat campaign. Read all
The U.S. Department of the Interior is exploring enterprise hosting strategies to overhaul its outdated digital backbone. With 871 data centers and 250 IT systems—many nearing obsolescence—the DOI posted an RFI to gather solutions that curb cloud sprawl, streamline operations, and modernize legacy systems. This move signals a broader push to untangle years of fragmented infrastructure across federal agencies still tethered to decades-old technology. Read all
The ground beneath modern infrastructure is shifting—and Cloudera has just cemented a new foundation by acquiring Czech-based Taikun. This move isn’t just another cloud play. It represents Cloudera stepping beyond public cloud dependency, toward an era where data and AI run where they need to run—on-prem, sovereign, or hybrid—without friction. Read all
Sweden’s group.one has acquired India-based SocialPilot for over $50M, expanding its all-in-one platform for SMBs. Built without venture capital, SocialPilot grew into a global SaaS player by helping small businesses manage social media. Now, group.one integrates that capability into its suite of digital tools. This move reflects a growing trend: hosting companies are reshaping themselves as full-service platforms for SMB growth and engagement. Read all
India’s cloud ecosystem is evolving fast—it’s becoming distinctly local, more confident, and finally tuned to the unique demands and constraints of the Indian market. With the debut of Airtel Cloud, Bharti Airtel is signaling more than a product launch. It’s declaring that digital infrastructure, much like telecom before it, doesn’t need to rely on borrowed blueprints from Silicon Valley. Read all
Uptime Institute’s latest survey reveals a shifting datacenter landscape: costs top concerns, followed closely by AI-driven capacity forecasting. Outages are declining, yet staffing shortages persist—especially at senior levels—as retirements outpace replacements. Despite AI’s promise, most operators still hesitate to let machines make critical decisions. Meanwhile, rack power density creeps upward, but few facilities support the extreme loads AI hardware demands. Read all
DE-CIX has launched Turkey’s first AWS Cloud On-Ramp in Istanbul, giving local businesses direct, low-latency access to Amazon’s cloud without routing through Frankfurt. The setup offers enhanced performance for AI, analytics, and regulated workloads while trimming data transfer costs. For Turkey and nearby regions, this marks a pivotal shift toward localized infrastructure built for security, speed, and hybrid cloud growth. Read all
Google has struck a pair of fresh agreements with utility providers Indiana Michigan Power and Tennessee Valley Authority to bring demand response into data centers that run machine-learning workloads. These deals form part of a growing strategy designed to let Google flexibly reduce or shift power usage during peak demand windows—making grid expansion faster and greener. Read all
IBM is gearing up to release z/OS 3.2 in September 2025, targeting hybrid cloud and AI environments. Built to support the IBM z17, the OS introduces hardware-accelerated AI features, simplified management tools, and deeper automation via z/OSMF. With expanded open-source support and infrastructure optimization, the update reflects IBM’s push to modernize mainframe operations for data-intensive, AI-driven enterprise workloads. Read all
Oxide Computer Company has secured a fresh $100 million Series B round, with the US Innovative Technology Fund leading the charge. This new injection more than doubles its total funding and reinforces a contrarian vision: cloud principles shouldn’t require public cloud dependency. Read all
CoreWeave has secured a $2.6 billion delayed draw term loan facility to ramp up compute capacity for its long-term OpenAI contract. Backed by Morgan Stanley, MUFG, and others, the funding brings its total capital raised to over $25 billion in just 18 months. With demand from both OpenAI and Google, CoreWeave is positioning itself as a central player in the AI infrastructure arms race. Read all
Qualcomm is in advanced talks with a leading hyperscaler to deploy ARM-compatible CPUs and inference racks, eyeing a 2028 revenue window. While its datacenter play gains steam, Samsung’s renewed Exynos push could threaten Qualcomm‘s mobile stronghold by 2026. Qualcomm’s Q3 beat expectations, but investor jitters remain. Meanwhile, Samsung’s chip business faltered under U.S. export curbs despite ambitions for 2nm SoC mass production. Read all
Amazon Web Services (AWS) posted $30.9 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, bringing its annualized run rate to a staggering $123 billion. That’s industry-leading size, yet growth at +17.5 percent year-over-year trails behind Google Cloud’s 32 percent and Microsoft’s 26 percent pace. Read all
