FS rolls out advanced 200G networking switch

Boosting AI efficiency: FS rolls out advanced 200G networking switch The solutions provider FS has launched the N8550-24CD8D, a next-generation 200G switch for use in AI-focused storage systems and data centres. The high performance switch has been designed to support growing AI workloads and the complex demands of hybrid infrastructure upgrades. It provides fast data … Read more

Malaysia to launch Cloud Policy at Asean AI Summit

Malaysia will roll out its National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP) on August 13 during the Asean AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25). The policy outlines how Malaysia plans to improve its national cloud infrastructure, strengthen data governance, and speed up cloud adoption in the public and private sectors. According to Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar, the … Read more

Cloud jobs cut as AI bites

Reuters is one of the many news outlets reporting on Amazon’s announcements it’s cutting hundreds of jobs, specifically in its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing unit. The layoffs come following CEO Andy Jassy’s recent warning that the adoption of generative AI tools would result in job losses. It’s well known that AI adoption in … Read more

How DCs can reach regulatory compliance in 2025

The conversations around data centres’ environmental impact are getting more intense. If you come across any AI-generated content online today, you’re sure to see a comment lamenting how much water that image or text costs. While the actual figures are more difficult to determine, the power requirements of data centres have indeed increased substantially in … Read more

UK watchdog flags Microsoft and Amazon for stifling cloud competition

The UK’s competition regulator is taking aim at Microsoft and Amazon, saying both companies are making it harder for others to compete in cloud computing. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Thursday it’s pushing for a deeper investigation under the country’s new tech rules. According to the CMA, Microsoft and Amazon have carved out … Read more

Supermicro’s redemption play: Can new leadership save the AI server specialist?

After months of governance scandals that saw its auditor resign and major clients flee to competitors, Supermicro is betting everything on a redemption play centred around new leadership appointments and cutting-edge technology. The AI server specialist has installed a new CFO, Chief Compliance Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer and launched an ambitious product line – … Read more

Microsoft faces AI uncertainty as OpenAI looks to other cloud providers

Microsoft’s close partnership with OpenAI has been a major factor in its recent growth. Exclusive access to OpenAI’s models has boosted Azure’s performance and helped lift Microsoft’s market value to nearly $4 trillion. For the April-June quarter, Azure revenue is expected to rise 34.8%, matching Microsoft’s own forecast and slightly ahead of the previous quarter’s … Read more

Bernard Montel, Tenable: Cybersecurity trends and how to navigate them

As organisations worldwide continue to grapple with an ever-expanding threat landscape, understanding the current cybersecurity trends has never been more crucial. Ahead of Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Europe, Bernard Montel,  EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist at Tenable, shed light on the shifts in cybersecurity over the past five years and offers valuable insights … Read more