A quarter-century after a landmark antitrust ruling reshaped the technology landscape, Microsoft once again finds itself in the crosshairs of federal regulators, prompting a critical examination of whether the software giant’s modern strategies are simply a high-stakes echo of its past. The battlefields have shifted from desktop browsers to the sprawling domains of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, yet the
The cloud infrastructure services market has catapulted to unprecedented heights, recording a monumental $119.1 billion in revenue in the final quarter of 2025 and pushing the full-year total to an astonishing $419 billion. This explosive expansion, marking the most rapid growth rate seen since early 2022 when the market was less than half its current size, is not a random
In the fast-paced world of cloud computing, the recent strategic de-prioritization of Salesforce’s Heroku platform serves as a powerful reminder that even the most beloved and pioneering technologies are not immune to the relentless forces of market evolution and corporate realignment. For the countless businesses and developers who built their foundations on such platforms, this shift marks a critical inflection
In an increasingly data-sensitive world where national governments and regulated industries are placing a premium on data locality, the demand for sovereign cloud solutions that keep critical information within a country’s borders has surged, creating a significant challenge for global technology providers. Addressing this trend head-on, Submer, a company that has evolved from a specialist in liquid cooling to a
The invisible architecture supporting modern charitable work is increasingly built not of brick and mortar but of complex, code-driven cloud infrastructure, posing a critical question for mission-focused organizations. In a significant move that underscores this reality, the eaga Trust, a charity dedicated to supporting its members since 1999, has selected technology firm Leighton to manage its entire Amazon Web Services
The once-limitless digital sky of cloud computing is now being carved into distinct national airspaces, fundamentally altering the flow of global data and challenging the very architecture of our interconnected world. What began as a disruptive technology promising a borderless realm for innovation and commerce is now confronting the hard realities of national borders and political interests. This collision of
The modern battlefield of cybersecurity has fundamentally shifted, as criminals no longer merely attack the cloud but have begun to wield its vast, interconnected infrastructure as their primary weapon. As businesses accelerate their migration to cloud-native architectures, a sophisticated new class of threat actor has emerged to exploit this landscape at an unprecedented scale, transforming the very tools of innovation
Introduction The relentless expansion of data-intensive applications and complex digital services is pushing the boundaries of traditional server performance and efficiency, demanding infrastructure that is both powerful and predictable. In response to this evolving landscape, OVHcloud has introduced a significant refresh of its dedicated server portfolio. This article serves as a comprehensive frequently asked questions guide to the Bare Metal
Beneath the hum of servers and the complex web of fiber optic cables lies the engine of the United Kingdom’s future, an engine now being pushed to its absolute limit. As the nation pivots toward a future dominated by Artificial Intelligence, its digital backbone—the sprawling network of data centers—is facing a challenge of unprecedented scale, grappling with a surge in
Introduction: The Great Silicon Valley Real Estate Pivot A quiet plot of land in Sunnyvale, once earmarked for a bustling office complex designed to house the brightest minds in tech, is now slated to become a fortress of servers, a tangible sign of a monumental shift occurring across Silicon Valley. This transformation from a hub for human collaboration to an
The relentless expansion of the digital universe, fueled by an insatiable demand for data and artificial intelligence, has collided with the very tangible and finite limitations of our global electrical grids. Data centers, the invisible engines of the modern economy, are the critical infrastructure underpinning everything from cloud computing to global finance. However, a looming power shortage now threatens to
From Seaside Resort to Silicon Sands: Blackpool’s Bold Digital Ambition For decades, Blackpool has been synonymous with seaside holidays, the iconic Tower, and the dazzling Illuminations. But a new light is beginning to flicker on the Fylde Coast—one powered by servers, fiber optics, and ambitious digital infrastructure. The recent approval of an 80-megawatt data center on a 20-acre plot at
