Amazon’s stock took a 4% hit on Friday (February 7, 2025), wiping out nearly $100 billion in market value after its latest cloud computing revenue figures fell just short of expectations. Investors, who have been closely watching the company’s heavy spending on AI, were left underwhelmed by the numbers – especially given similar disappointments from […]
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Alibaba Cloud has jumped on the DeepSeek bandwagon, making the Chinese AI startup’s models available on its platform. The company’s decision is similar to other tech giants’: offering DeepSeek’s open-source systems to its users. In a WeChat post, Alibaba Cloud said that users can now use the LLM – from training to deployment and inference […]
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AWS has taken its partnership with the Australian Government’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) to the next level. The two have signed a new Whole-of-Government agreement, making it easier for government agencies to tap into cloud and emerging technologies. This new agreement, which sets for an initial three-year term, builds on a previous deal from 2019, […]
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Indonesia’s antitrust agency has slapped Google with a fine of around 202 billion rupiah ($12.4 million) for what it calls ‘unfair business practices’ tied to its payment system for the Google Play Store. The case, which began in 2022, looked into allegations that Google abused its dominant position by pushing Indonesian app developers to utilise […]
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Eight European IT organisations, comprising Arsys, BIT, Gdańsk University of Technology, Infobip, IONOS, Kontron, MONDRAGON Corporation, and Oktawave, have launched virt8ra, a multi-provider edge cloud designed for Europe. Led by OpenNebula Systems, a Spanish open-source company, the initiative intends to create a flexible infrastructure that connects many cloud providers. The initial rollout covers six EU […]
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A recent global survey by Recon Analytics, commissioned by Seagate Technology, paints an interesting picture of the future of AI and data storage. Business leaders from 15 industries in 10 countries are bracing for an explosion of data as AI adoption grows, with many expecting cloud-based storage forming the centre of data repositories in the […]
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Unisplendour Corporation, a Chinese cloud computing and IT infrastructure company, is planning a Hong Kong listing to raise around $1 billion. According to Bloomberg, the company has approached several banks to pitch for roles in the potential listing, although details such as size and timing are still being discussed. Unisplendour is currently listed on the […]
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AWS is creating a buzz in Georgia with plans to invest about $11 billion in building new data centres. Announced in a blog post, the initiative underscores the tech giant’s effort to meet the growing demand for cloud computing and AI technologies. The investment is also expected to generate at least 550 new jobs, although […]
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Cloud heavyweights AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are positioning themselves to use AI as a key driver of cloud infrastructure growth. According to IoT Analytics, Microsoft is emerging as a cloud AI leader, particularly in genAI, passing both AWS and Google. Microsoft leads in generative AI Microsoft accounted for 45% of new […]
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The data centre industry is rapidly evolving, driven by advances in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Despite these changes, certifications remain essential for IT career growth. According to NetworkWorld, certifications have emerged to match the demands of cutting-edge technologies. For IT professionals, the appeal of certifications is clear—enhanced career prospects, higher salaries, and greater job security. […]
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