Microsoft Plans Major Investment in European Data Centers
Microsoft Corp. is set to invest heavily in data center infrastructure across Europe, aiming to enhance its cloud services while focusing on sustainability.
Editorial Staff May 9
Cloud & Infra
Latest Cloud & Infra stories from Tech.
New Insights into Venusian Atmospheric Waves Linked to Hydraulic Jump
A research team from the University of Tokyo has uncovered the source of a significant cloud disturbance on Venus, attributed to a massive atmospheric wave front.
Editorial Staff May 8
Surge in Lithium Demand Linked to Data Center Expansion in Charlotte
The Charlotte Observer highlights a notable rise in lithium demand, driven by the growing number of data centers in the region.
Editorial Staff May 8
Cloud Seeding Initiatives in Malaysia's Drought-Affected Rice Bowl
In response to a severe drought affecting its northern region, Malaysia is implementing cloud seeding to alleviate water shortages that have delayed rice planting and raised concerns over supply.
Editorial Staff May 8
Dominion Energy's Role in Virginia's Data Center Expansion
Dominion Energy plays a crucial role in meeting the increasing power demands of data centers in Virginia, adapting its infrastructure to support this growth.
Editorial Staff May 5
NextEra Energy's Strategic Shift Towards Gas and Nuclear Power
NextEra Energy is adapting its energy strategy by investing in gas and nuclear power, while also addressing the rising energy needs of data centers.
Editorial Staff May 5
Assessing Littelfuse's Growth Potential Amid Rising Data Center Demand
This piece examines Littelfuse's opportunities for growth as demand for data centers continues to rise, highlighting potential market impacts.
Editorial Staff May 3
BofA Optimistic About Seagate Technology Amid Strong Data Center Demand
Bank of America shows a positive outlook for Seagate Technology, attributing it to the persistent demand for mass-capacity storage in data centers.
Editorial Staff Apr 28
NextEra Aims for Gas-Fired Data Center Agreements with Japan in Three Months
NextEra is looking to secure agreements for gas-fired data centers backed by Japan, with expectations to finalize these deals within the next three months.
Editorial Staff Apr 23
Microsoft Faces $2.8 Billion Lawsuit in the UK Over Cloud Licensing Practices
The UK has initiated a $2.8 billion lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging anti-competitive behavior in the cloud computing industry.
Editorial Staff Apr 21
Vertiv and CPower Join Forces to Enhance Grid Resources with Data Center Energy Storage
Vertiv is partnering with CPower to improve grid resources by integrating battery energy storage systems from data centers, a move that could have significant implications for energy management.
Editorial Staff Apr 21
AWS teams working around the clock to keep Middle East services up after drone strikes, CEO says
Strategic angle: The Iran war has hit Amazon data centers in the region, and the company is working around the clock on availability, cloud chief Matt Garman said.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
Briefing: Chevy Issues Stop Sale Notice For The C8 Corvette
Strategic angle: A faulty Brake Light Outage module is the culprit, affecting certain 2025 and 2026 C8 Corvettes.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: AWS Engineer Reports PostgreSQL Perf Halved by Linux 7.0, Fix May Not Be Easy
Strategic angle: Performance issues reported by AWS engineers following the update to Linux 7.0.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Data center boom poses early challenge for New Jersey’s affordability agenda
Strategic angle: The rapid expansion of data centers in New Jersey raises concerns about the state's affordability initiatives.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Mike Rowe says data center electricians earning $260K are getting ‘poached’ like pro athletes — without college degrees
Strategic angle: Mike Rowe highlights the lucrative opportunities for electricians in data centers, comparing their recruitment to that of professional athletes.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Saharan dust storm turns sky orange over southern Morocco
Strategic angle: A massive cloud of Saharan dust more than 1,300 miles in length raced across northwest Africa and is heading to the Canary Islands.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Leidos Holdings (LDOS) Partners With Cloud Giants to Modernize US Air Force Cloud One Platform
Strategic angle: Leidos collaborates with major cloud providers to enhance the US Air Force's cloud infrastructure.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech
Strategic angle: ZenDis develops alternatives to US software amid rising vulnerabilities under the US CLOUD Act.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Lacy Lakeview Considers 'Sewer Mining' for Data Center Water Supply
Strategic angle: Innovative approach to water sourcing for new data center in Lacy Lakeview.
Editorial Staff Mar 28