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Microsoft boosts its AI and cloud investment in Switzerland

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 […]

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Five cloud providers operating under strict data legislation

Data privacy laws are tightening, meaning businesses and global organisations need to be vigilant when choosing appropriate cloud provision for the workloads and storage needs. Certain regulations in different countries impose strict rules on how data is collected, processed and stored, and adherence to those policies and standards help ensure the proper management and security […]

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Sovereign Cloud redefining the cloud market: Omdia market radar

Independent analyst and consultancy firm Omdia has released its market radar paper, exploring the sovereign cloud market and how cloud service providers (CSPs) responded to the trend. The 2025 IT Enterprise Insights study analysed the top five Western public cloud providers – AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, and Oracle – and discovered they make up 86% […]

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Apple scraps data protection tool for UK customers

Apple has pulled the plug on its highest level data security tool in the UK, with it confirming that the encryption of UK customer data stored on its cloud storage service, iCloud, has come to an end. The move follows a row between the American tech firm and the UK Government, which has demanded to […]

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$700m investment fuels cloud and cybersec expansion in Poland

Poland’s digital infrastructure is set to grow, with billions of zloty to be invested in new cloud and AI projects. Microsoft is planning to invest PLN 2.8 billion ($700 million) by June 2026, to strengthen the country’s position as an emerging tech hub. A portion of the funding will comprise of forming a partnership with […]

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Ten year liquid cooling market analysis and forecast

The ‘Data Centre Liquid Cooling Market – A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Product, Application, and Country Analysis – Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034’ report’s release predicts a strong CAGR of 23.96% in the market between 2024-2034. According to the forecast, the global data centre liquid cooling market is expected to reach $48.42 billion in […]

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Indonesia penalises Google for unfair Play with $12.4 million fine

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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Digital Operational Resilience Act: Compliance will only take banks so far

The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) regulation came into full effect on January 17, 2025, two years after its official adoption. The regulation aims to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector against various digital risks, including cyber threats and technology failures. It establishes a comprehensive framework that requires financial institutions to put in […]

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ByteDance AI chip access strategy questions export control effectiveness

ByteDance’s strategies to access AI chips have taken a new turn, as TikTok – the social platform’s parent company – reportedly planning to spend $7 billion to secure Nvidia chips through facilities outside China in 2025, according to The Information. The move represents one of the latest attempts by Chinese technology companies to maintain access […]

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Intel hit with security probe in China as tech war escalates

China has launched a security review of Intel processors through its cybersecurity watchdog, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing technology confrontation between Beijing and Washington. The Cyber Security Association of China (CSAC) announced on October 16 that it would examine Intel CPUs sold in mainland China, citing “frequent vulnerabilities and high failure rates.” Intel’s… Read more »

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