Data centre cooling crisis: UT Austin’s game-changing fix

The relentless march of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing data centre cooling systems to their absolute limits. Inside these massive computing facilities, densely packed servers generate enough heat to require industrial-scale cooling solutions, with some areas reaching critical temperatures exceeding 100°F (37.8°C). As AI workloads continue to multiply exponentially, traditional cooling methods are struggling to… Read more »

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IBM wants Nvidia GPUs, and AWS might be the answer

IBM is setting its sights on a major upgrade in AI hardware, with the company in talks with AWS to access Nvidia’s highly sought-after AI chips. The deal, worth an estimated $475 million over five years, would grant IBM access to AWS’s Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) servers, which are powered by Nvidia GPUs. As part… Read more »

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NTT DATA and Google Cloud expand AI partnership across Asia Pacific

NTT DATA, a global leader in IT and digital business services, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud in an attempt to boost the adoption of generative AI solutions and cloud-based data analytics in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Combining Google Cloud’s AI resources, cloud services, and data analytics capabilities with NTT… Read more »

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Microsoft tries to woo Google Chrome users with persistent pop-ups

Microsoft Edge has definitely come a long way, slowly adding new features and capabilities that make it a competitive choice among browsers. With tools like an AI assistant and boasting a streamlined design, Edge is Microsoft’s bold step toward delivering a fully integrated browser experience for Windows users. But the company’s relentless push to make… Read more »

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Hyper automation trends for 2025

As we approach 2025, hyper automation continues to drive transformative alternatives throughout industries. Hyper automation, the aggregate of superior technology like artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), robot process automation (RPA), and low-code platforms, aims to automate as many business and IT processes as possible. The trend promises to enable businesses to achieve unprecedented efficiency, improve… Read more »

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Filigran secures $35 million Series B to drive cybersecurity innovation

European cyber tech firm Filigran has recently closed a $35 million Series B funding round, led by software investor Insight Partners, joining existing backers Accel and Moonfire. The funding round follows Filigran’s US$16 million Series A investment just a few months ago, and will aid the company’s growth, expansion, and product development. The Series B… Read more »

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Cisco sets its sights on quantum data centres

Cisco is pushing the frontiers of quantum technology with a focus on practical quantum networks and data centres. At its recent Quantum Summit 2024, Cisco brought together industry experts to explore breakthroughs in everything from quantum networking to security. However, its vision for a next-generation quantum data centre took centre stage. Cisco’s ambitious concept for… Read more »

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Konecta and Google Cloud team up to drive AI-enabled customer experience innovation

Konecta, a specialist in customer experience (CX) and digital services, has formed a three-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This alliance strengthens Konecta’s leadership in delivering innovative customer experience solutions powered by AI, automation, and cloud technologies. This collaboration will see Konecta transition its 100,000-person workforce to Google Workspace,  enhancing collaboration and productivity across its… Read more »

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Security gaps found in encrypted cloud storage services

Researchers from ETH Zurich have uncovered significant security vulnerabilities in several widely used end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) cloud storage services. The cryptographic flaws could allow attackers to bypass encryption, compromise file confidentiality, tamper with data, or even inject unauthorised files into users’ storage. The study analysed five E2EE cloud storage providers—Sync, pCloud, Seafile, Icedrive, and Tresorit—which… Read more »

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Nordic cloud provider DataCrunch raises €13M to scale AI infrastructure

Helsinki-based cloud infrastructure provider DataCrunch has secured €13 million in seed funding to expand its specialised computing services across Europe. The investment round was led by byFounders, with participation from J12 Ventures, Local Tapiola, Nordea, and several technology sector investors, positioning the company to develop its cloud infrastructure optimised explicitly for artificial intelligence workloads. DataCrunch,… Read more »

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