OTAVA has shifted its headquarters from Ann Arbor to Indianapolis, doubling down on the Midwest’s growing role in cloud, cybersecurity, and AI. With a Tier 3 data center already downtown, the move solidifies Indy as a key operations hub. Tapping into local partnerships and tech talent, OTAVA aims to scale its secure multi-cloud services while deepening ties to Indiana’s digital innovation scene. Read all
In a world where AI empires race for dominance, a curious alliance is unfolding: OpenAI is now drawing compute power through a layered partnership involving Google Cloud and CoreWeave. Essentially, CoreWeave will supply GPUs to Google, which in turn will resell that capacity to OpenAI. It’s a clever workaround that gives the fast-growing AI company more flexibility without breaking its existing Azure ties. Read all
Rad Web Hosting has launched a new data center in Paris, enhancing its European presence with faster, region-compliant infrastructure. The Tier III+ facility offers ultra-low latency for VPS and dedicated hosting clients, backed by enterprise-grade hardware and 24/7 U.S.-based support. This move signals a clear focus on localizing performance and reliability for European businesses navigating data sovereignty and high-demand workloads. Read all
AWS and RWE just signed a serious tech-forward partnership—think heavy hitters in green energy joining forces with a cloud giant. RWE isn’t messing around; they’ve got over 10 GW of renewable power up and running, and another 24 GW on the way. Now, with AWS in the mix, they’re planning to turbocharge everything with smart data analytics and machine learning. Read all
Google Cloud has launched G4 virtual machines powered by Nvidia’s RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs, making it the first provider to offer this chip in the cloud. Designed for AI inference, simulation, and high-fidelity rendering, the G4 VMs target performance-intensive workloads with a flexible architecture. Currently in preview, these machines highlight Google’s bid to unify compute, memory, and storage under its AI-centric “hypercomputer” strategy. Read all
Automattic has acquired Clay, a personal CRM app that uses AI to help users manage relationships by aggregating updates from platforms like LinkedIn and WhatsApp. Clay’s team joins Automattic’s “Other Bets” division alongside Beeper, with future plans for integration. The move hints at a broader push to create a unified identity layer across tools, emphasizing open-source values and longevity in a fragmented communication ecosystem. Read all
Launching a website in the UAE two decades ago? Honestly, it was a technical labyrinth—endless forms, barely any local infrastructure, and most folks had to lean on international providers just to get basic hosting up. Then Munir Badr launched AEserver in 2005, basically rewriting the playbook for web hosting and domain registration in the region. Read all
Earlier today, a widespread Google Cloud Platform API failure knocked out key services—from Google Search, Meet, and Nest to Spotify, Discord, and the DCD website. Cloudflare’s Access and Workers features also faltered as the outage cascaded, though recovery began within hours. Both companies are now working to stabilize systems and fill caches, underscoring how interconnected modern cloud infrastructure has become. Read all
Oracle just dropped a ripple into the cloud waters: CTO Larry Ellison boldly declares Oracle will build more cloud data centers than all other infrastructure competitors combined. This bombshell, delivered during a Q4 2025 earnings call, comes on the heels of a strong quarter: $15.9 billion in revenue, up 11% year-over-year, with cloud infrastructure (IaaS) growing a striking 52% to $3 billion. Read all
In a sweeping four-month operation, Interpol dismantled 20,000 malicious IPs and arrested 32 individuals linked to infostealer malware across Asia. With 41 servers seized and over 216,000 victims identified, Operation Secure reflects a rising global urgency to disrupt cybercriminal supply chains fueling ransomware and data theft. Vietnam led with 18 arrests, including a group leader targeting corporate accounts. Read all
Mozilla is sounding the alarm over Google’s move to embed Gemini Nano AI into Chrome, warning it could deepen browser lock-in and skew web development toward Google’s model. The Firefox team argues this integration risks narrowing user choice and undermining open web standards, sparking fresh concerns about market dominance as AI becomes central to browser design. Read all
Crusoe, the Denver-based AI cloud firm once known for powering Bitcoin mining with stranded gas, is deepening its European roots—this time with hydro instead of hydrocarbons. The company has secured a 12MW facility in Norway through a new partnership with emerging data center developer Polar, marking Crusoe’s first foray into mainland Europe. Read all
