Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed energy-efficient NPU technology that demonstrates substantial performance improvements in laboratory testing. Their specialised AI chip ran AI models 60% faster while using 44% less electricity than the graphics cards currently powering most AI systems, based on results from controlled experiments. To put it simply, the research, […]
Ooredoo has launched AI cloud services in Qatar, powered by Nvidia’s Hopper GPUs and hosted entirely within the country. The setup gives businesses access to use high-performance computing without relying on overseas providers—part of a broader move toward national control over digital infrastructure. The services are hosted in local data centres and are aimed at […]
AIS has teamed up with Oracle to launch a new cloud platform in Thailand, aimed at supporting businesses and government agencies that need more control over how their data is stored and managed. The platform, called AIS Cloud powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, runs entirely on servers located in Thailand and follows local data laws. […]
Alibaba Cloud is preparing to open its second data centre in South Korea by the end of June 2025, as demand for AI infrastructure grows in the region. The move adds to the company’s efforts to expand internationally and keep pace with the rise in interest in generative AI tools and services. “Our continued investment […]
Broadcom has made VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 generally available, rolling out updates aimed at making private cloud setups easier to manage. VCF 9.0 introduces a modular design that adds automation and API access into cost and performance. Broadcom says the goal is for private clouds to work more like public ones – easier to […]
Amazon Web Services is committing AU$20 billion (US$13.3 billion) over five years to expand its Australian data centre operations, responding to surging enterprise demand for AI capabilities that existing infrastructure cannot adequately support. The AWS Australia data centre investment represents the largest technology infrastructure commitment in the country’s history, driven by practical business needs rather […]
European factories are about to become significantly more intelligent. NVIDIA’s announcement of a massive industrial AI cloud facility in Germany means manufacturers in Europe will soon have access to computing power equivalent to thousands of supercomputers, helping them design products faster, predict machine breakdowns before they happen, and optimise production in ways that were impossible […]
OpenAI is turning to Google for help with its growing computing needs, three sources have told Reuters. The move is unexpected given the rivalry between the two in artificial intelligence, but it reflects the massive demand for computing power to train and run AI models. One of the three sources said the deal was finalised […]
Microsoft is putting more money into its operations in Switzerland. The company plans to invest $400 million to expand its data centre infrastructure and AI capabilities across the country. The move builds on more than three decades of activity in Switzerland and comes as demand for cloud and AI tools continues to grow. The investment […]
Microsoft’s first cloud region in Malaysia, known as Malaysia West, has been officially opened. Located in Greater Kuala Lumpur, the new region includes three availability zones and provides cloud services to meet local data storage needs. With this launch, Malaysian organisations will be able to access Microsoft’s services, such as Azure and Microsoft 365, as […]