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Cloud Computing
Google is investing $9 billion in Virginia by 2026 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure. The plan includes a new data center and free AI access for college students.
Walmart has selected Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation to modernize its tech stack. The partnership will enable the retail giant to scale its private cloud and edge computing infrastructure.
Google and Meta have signed a six-year, $10B cloud deal focused on AI infrastructure. The partnership highlights a new era of "coopetition" among tech rivals.
NVIDIA has unveiled Spectrum-XGS, a new Ethernet technology that links geographically distributed data centers, allowing them to function as a single AI superfactory.
A new investigation reveals that Israel's Unit 8200 used Microsoft Azure to store millions of phone calls, prompting a new inquiry by the company.
Microsoft plans a record $30B+ investment next quarter to expand cloud and AI infrastructure, further cementing its competitive edge and meeting surging demand for generative AI models.
European cloud providers (CISPE) are suing the EU Commission, alleging it failed to prevent Broadcom from abusing its market dominance after the VMware acquisition, leading to unfair competition.
OpenAI and Oracle are partnering to build a 4.5 GW data center in the US, part of the "Stargate" initiative to meet surging AI computing demands for models like ChatGPT and Sora.
AWS unveils Bedrock AgentCore, expands its Generative AI Innovation Center with $100M, and launches an "AI Agents and Tools" Marketplace category to accelerate enterprise AI adoption.
Elon Musk's xAI is in talks with Saudi Arabian entities, including PIF-backed Humain, to lease vast data center capacity for its large-scale AI models, eyeing global expansion.
OpenAI diversifies its cloud strategy, partnering with Google Cloud to meet massive AI computational demands for ChatGPT, signaling a shift from exclusive Microsoft Azure reliance.
AWS introduces Kiro, a new AI Agent IDE designed to streamline the entire development lifecycle, from requirements (Specs) to automated quality checks (Hooks), accelerating AI service creation.
Google secures 3GW of hydropower in a $3B deal to power its AI data centers, while the tech industry faces mounting criticism over its massive water consumption.
AWS replaced its 1-year free tier with a credit-based model (up to $200 credits, 6 months max) for new users, effective July 15, 2025. Accounts close if not upgraded.
Microsoft drastically cut Azure startup credits from $150K to $5K for non-investor-backed firms, making eligibility stricter. The new program took effect July 1, 2025.
Google Cloud launches Cloud Run GPU, offering auto-scaling NVIDIA L4 GPUs for AI workloads with per-second billing and rapid cold start.
Microsoft integrates Google's A2A protocol into Azure AI, enabling seamless communication between AI agents across different cloud platforms.
Google introduces Cloud WAN, a fully managed backbone network service, providing secure and reliable connectivity for enterprises. Learn how it leverages Google's global infrastructure for enhanced performance and reduced costs.
Google launches the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol, an open-source standard for cross-platform AI agent interoperability, and enhances Agentspace with new development tools and an AI Agent Marketplace. Learn how this enables seamless multi-cloud AI collaboration.
Google introduces Gemini 2.5 Flash, a fast and cost-effective AI model on Vertex AI, designed for low latency and efficient performance in applications like virtual assistants and real-time summarization. Discover its dynamic reasoning and optimization tools.