AWS will open a second classified cloud region for U.S. federal agencies by year’s end, bolstering redundancy and mission-critical AI capabilities. The new “Secret-West” region marks a strategic expansion of AWS’s secure infrastructure footprint, originally built for the CIA in 2014. It underscores growing reliance on commercial cloud for intelligence operations—amid rising geopolitical and privacy debates over foreign tech partnerships. Read all
Onlive Server is making a calculated move in the cloud infrastructure race, launching its Singapore-based VPS hosting to better serve Asia-Pacific businesses that demand fast, localized, and flexible solutions. The deployment reflects a wider industry trend: moving infrastructure closer to users to tackle latency, security, and scale head-on. Read all
Despite being direct rivals, OpenAI is reportedly turning to Google Cloud for additional compute power as it races to scale its AI infrastructure. Sources say this marks a shift from its exclusive Microsoft reliance, as demand outpaces even multibillion-dollar partnerships like Oracle’s Stargate project. The move signals intensifying pressure in the AI arms race—and unusual alignments to meet it. Read all
Amazon is seeking approval to build a third AWS data center campus in Louisa County, Virginia—potentially adding 7.2 million sq ft across 1,370 acres. The project, requiring public input under new zoning rules, could involve seven substations and unfold over four phases. If realized, the site could generate billions in investment and tax revenue, signaling Amazon’s deepening AI infrastructure push in central Virginia. Read all
InMotion Hosting has rolled out a new version of its Refer-a-Friend program that finally gives users what they’ve long needed: full visibility, real rewards, and no more guesswork. The company removed vague incentives and replaced them with something straightforward. Now, customers earn a $50 prepaid Visa card when a friend signs up and keeps a qualifying plan active for 90 days. Read all
At Cisco Live 2025, Cisco introduced AI Canvas, a collaborative generative AI platform designed to help IT teams pinpoint and resolve network issues using natural language. Alongside this, the company unveiled updates to its Nexus Dashboard and AI-optimized hardware, positioning itself at the intersection of security, compute, and network intelligence as AI workloads continue to reshape data center demands. Read all
Qualcomm is acquiring UK-based Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion, reinforcing its pivot toward high-performance AI and data center infrastructure. The deal brings Alphawave’s chiplet and interconnect IP into Qualcomm’s fold, complementing its Oryon CPU and Hexagon NPU strategy. As power-efficient AI and custom silicon drive next-gen data infrastructure, this move positions Qualcomm to compete more directly in the hyperscale and enterprise compute landscape. Read all
Amazon is launching a $20 billion AI infrastructure expansion in Pennsylvania, beginning with data center campuses in Salem and Falls Townships. State officials tout the initiative as the state’s largest private investment, and they expect it to create over 1,250 high-skilled jobs and bolster regional cloud capabilities. With rezoning complete and more communities under review, Amazon aims to tie the buildout to local workforce development and long-term clean energy initiatives. Read all
SAP CEO Christian Klein has delivered a blunt message to Europe: building more datacenters is not the path to digital sovereignty. Speaking at an investment conference hosted by BNP Paribas, the head of Europe’s most valuable tech firm said attempts to rival American cloud giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are not only futile but economically reckless. Read all
OpenAI’s chief strategy officer, Jason Kwon, is touring Asia Pacific, including India, Japan, and South Korea, to pitch national partnerships for the company’s ambitious Stargate AI data center program. During his stop in Delhi, Kwon emphasized India’s potential to lead in AI infrastructure and talent. The ‘OpenAI for Countries’ initiative aims to establish up to 10 global megacampuses, with shared investment from host governments and local innovation funds. Read all
