The Premier League has signed a five-year deal naming Microsoft Azure its official cloud and AI partner. Microsoft will power the league’s digital transformation—migrating infrastructure, enhancing broadcast data overlays, and supporting new fan-facing platforms. Using Azure OpenAI, the league plans to mine decades of stats and media to deliver real-time match insights. Oracle, the league’s previous cloud provider, exited the partnership earlier this year. Read all
In a calculated reshaping of its portfolio, Broadcom has handed off VeloCloud—once a prized part of VMware’s network virtualization push—to Arista Networks. The acquisition reflects more than just a business deal; it signals a change in how enterprises are rethinking WAN architectures in an era defined by edge computing and AI. Read all
DreamHost now offers free, custom-built WordPress websites designed by its in-house team. Hosting customers only need to share basic info—real designers take over from there. Each site includes four polished, mobile-ready pages. By replacing DIY frustration with human-crafted simplicity, DreamHost aims to deliver websites that feel personal, not automated. It’s a hands-free launch pad for users craving creativity without writing a single line of code. Read all
OpenAI has made a decisive move in the AI infrastructure race, signing a cloud deal with Oracle valued at $30 billion per year. Instead of relying on a single provider, the company is spreading its bets. Through the Stargate joint venture—where Oracle is also an investor—OpenAI plans to lease around 4.5 gigawatts of data center capacity across multiple U.S. sites. This marks a shift toward a more distributed, resilient infrastructure model as OpenAI scales up for next-generation AI workloads. Read all
Corscale reached a major milestone in Manassas, Virginia, topping out its third data center—a 54MW facility now fully leased. The company plans to expand the site to 2.3 million sq ft and 325MW across five buildings. In Georgia, T5 completed the final steelwork for its T5@ATL III facility near Atlanta. Once finished, the campus will span 1 million sq ft and support 300MW of power, meeting growing demand in both regions. Read all
Microsoft has officially launched its Austrian Azure cloud region, five years after first announcing it. Located near Vienna, the region features three availability zones and will begin processing data in August. Powered by local hydropower, the launch supports Austria’s digital sovereignty goals while aiming to accelerate AI adoption. Officials say the region ensures local data control, low latency, and compliance with EU data protection standards. Read all
Cloudflare has rolled out Log Explorer, a new feature that gives security teams direct, hands-on access to their logs without relying on third-party tools or bloated infrastructure. With everything centralized inside Cloudflare’s dashboard and powered by its R2 object storage, the tool marks a shift in how companies might approach threat visibility going forward. Read all
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg confirmed the company paused its plan to move Tumblr to WordPress, citing a shift toward more visible user-focused improvements. The indefinite hold leaves questions around Tumblr’s potential fediverse integration unresolved. Mullenweg acknowledged Tumblr remains unprofitable but expressed long-term commitment. For now, any push toward federation would likely happen on Tumblr’s current codebase, not through WordPress infrastructure. Read all
AIS and Oracle have joined forces to roll out a cloud platform that operates entirely within Thailand’s borders. With a 4 billion baht investment behind it, this isn’t just another tech rollout—it’s a direct answer to what many Thai businesses and government agencies have needed for years: real control over their data without sending it overseas or through foreign systems. Read all
The server market’s in the middle of a pretty major upheaval—definitely not business as usual. With AI workloads basically eating up everything in sight, demand for processing power is through the roof. IDC’s numbers point to the total market value hitting $366 billion dby 2025, which is a massive 45% increase from just last year. In short: servers have never been more critical, and everyone’s scrambling to keep up. Read all
CISPE has submitted water policy recommendations to the EU, warning that strict standalone rules on data centers could push operators to relocate. The trade group backs reuse of municipal wastewater, modernization incentives, and digital monitoring tools to curb waste. As climate-driven droughts escalate, analysts agree reforms are overdue—but stress the need for balance between regulation and infrastructure resilience to keep Europe’s tech ambitions onshore. Read all
A massive and unnamed customer has committed to spending more than $30 billion annually with Oracle starting in 2028, a figure that will more than double the database giant’s current cloud business. While Oracle has remained tight-lipped about the client’s identity, the deal signals something larger than just a revenue spike—it reflects a deeper shift in how hyperscale infrastructure is being shaped behind the scenes. Read all
Google has begun partial demolition at its original data center in The Dalles, Oregon, to clear space for infrastructure upgrades. Built in 2006, the site will retain its core structure while replacing aging systems. The move follows local scrutiny over water usage and signals Google’s continued investment in the region, with two new facilities breaking ground nearby this September as Oregon tightens rules on data center energy costs. Read all
