Microsoft’s uneasy relationship with European cloud providers has hit another snag. Nearly a year after settling antitrust claims with CISPE, the company still hasn’t delivered a working solution that meets the terms of that agreement—and patience in the industry is wearing thin. Read all
The U.S. and UAE have announced a 5GW AI data center campus in Abu Dhabi, backed by G42 and supported by Microsoft. Framed as a regional cloud hub, the project reflects growing geopolitical realignments in AI infrastructure. Powered by nuclear, solar, and gas, the site aims to serve U.S. hyperscalers while navigating complex tech transfer concerns with China. Phase one targets 1GW deployment. Read all
Apto plans to build Italy’s largest data center campus near Milan, backed by a €3 billion investment. Set to support up to 300MW, the site blends AI-ready capacity with renewable power, rooftop solar, and local infrastructure upgrades. With ties to global cables and a focus on digital skills, Apto is positioning Lombardy as a serious node in Europe’s expanding data economy. Read all
Cirrascale Cloud Services has integrated Nvidia’s HGX B200 GPUs into its AI Innovation Cloud, targeting faster, cost-efficient deployment of trillion-parameter models. Backed by NVLink and BlueField‑3, the platform promises dramatic inference gains. This move sharpens Cirrascale’s competitive edge ahead of its upcoming inference-as-a-service launch, reflecting rising demand for adaptable, high-performance AI infrastructure in production environments. Read all
TensorWave, the AMD-first AI cloud startup, has raised $100M to expand its GPU-powered data center fleet, even as industry peers face delays and overcapacity concerns. With an 8,192-GPU cluster already deployed and revenue up 20x from last year, the Las Vegas-based firm is positioning itself as a lean, fast-moving alternative in a market still largely dominated by Nvidia and hyperscalers. Read all
AMD is redrawing the boundaries of who gets access to enterprise-class compute. With the launch of its EPYC 4005 Series, the chipmaker is stepping into a critical space long dominated by compromise—where small and medium-sized businesses, cloud providers, and dedicated hosting firms often settle for “good enough.” Now, providers are offering them more than that. Read all
GreenGeeks has reached a major environmental milestone, planting 50,000 trees since 2021 through its partnership with One Tree Planted. Tying each new hosting account to reforestation, the company moves beyond offsets, restoring ecosystems one site at a time. This effort reflects a growing trend where tech firms ground digital growth in environmental responsibility—blending bytes and biodiversity in a climate-conscious web hosting model. Read all
Cloud computing is growing fast—but so is frustration. According to Gartner’s 2025 outlook, six emerging trends will redefine how businesses interact with cloud infrastructure, and not all are smooth sailing. As usage balloons, especially around AI and multicloud setups, Gartner warns that without clear strategic intent, many enterprises risk falling short of expectations. Read all
