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A single Google search requires half a millilitre of water, while ChatGPT consumes 500 millilitres for every five to 50 prompts. Multiply these figures by billions of daily interactions, add streaming services and cloud storage, and the result is staggering: data centre water consumption has reached crisis levels, with some facilities using more water annually than entire cities.  This … Read more

Oracle is set to expand into Indonesia by leasing data centre space from DayOne Data Centres, according to people with knowledge of the deal. The move would mark Oracle’s first cloud services operation in the country and deepen its relationship with a regional player that counts ByteDance as its biggest client. DayOne, based in Singapore, … Read more

OVHcloud has released an updated version of its Environmental Impact Tracker, a tool designed to help users measure emissions linked to their cloud usage. The new version builds on its earlier carbon calculator by covering more cloud services and moving toward broader environmental metrics beyond just carbon output. At launch, the tracker works with Baremetal, … Read more

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed energy-efficient NPU technology that demonstrates substantial performance improvements in laboratory testing.  Their specialised AI chip ran AI models 60% faster while using 44% less electricity than the graphics cards currently powering most AI systems, based on results from controlled experiments.  To put it simply, the research, … Read more

Cloud computing is stronger than ever and may be the key to strengthening your company’s resilience in 2025. The rising demand for cloud-based IT outsourcing reflects how organisations approach scalability, cost management, and security through cloud management outsourcing. It allows businesses to use expert resources while focusing on core activities, positioning them to better adapt … Read more

Ooredoo has launched AI cloud services in Qatar, powered by Nvidia’s Hopper GPUs and hosted entirely within the country. The setup gives businesses access to use high-performance computing without relying on overseas providers—part of a broader move toward national control over digital infrastructure. The services are hosted in local data centres and are aimed at … Read more

AIS has teamed up with Oracle to launch a new cloud platform in Thailand, aimed at supporting businesses and government agencies that need more control over how their data is stored and managed. The platform, called AIS Cloud powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, runs entirely on servers located in Thailand and follows local data laws. … Read more

Cloudflare, the CDN, has announced the general availability of Log Explorer, which lets organisations get access to security insights from their IT environment, reducing risks and overall costs, the company says. Users can analyse, monitor, and examine their systems for potential cyberattacks and security threats via the Cloudflare dashboard. Security events, HTTP, and Zero Trust … Read more

Alibaba Cloud is preparing to open its second data centre in South Korea by the end of June 2025, as demand for AI infrastructure grows in the region. The move adds to the company’s efforts to expand internationally and keep pace with the rise in interest in generative AI tools and services. “Our continued investment … Read more

Huawei CloudMatrix AI performance has achieved what the company claims is a significant milestone, with internal testing showing its new data centre architecture outperforming Nvidia’s H800 graphics processing units in running DeepSeek’s advanced R1 artificial intelligence model, according to a comprehensivetechnical paperreleased this week by Huawei researchers. The research, conducted by Huawei Technologies in collaboration … Read more