Microsoft plans new data centers in EMEA
Microsoft will be expanding its data center presence across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The company’s ambitious expansion will see it build new data centers and improve …
Morocco may get Africa’s first hyperscaler with 386MW data center
A US-based artificial intelligence startup, Lozera claims to be building a massive 386-megawatt (MW) data center in Morocco. The ambitious project signals the company's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and…
Microsoft plans double new data center capacity in 2024, according to internal documents
Microsoft, which has more than 5GW data center capacity, is increasing its investment in data centers. The details of the tech giant’s spending on digital services were shown in internal…
Microsoft boosts European expansion with new €1.9bn in Spanish AI, data centers
Following the announcement of its plan to invest €3.2 billion in Germany, expanding its data center footprint and improving digital skills, Microsoft has expanded its European commitment with an agreement…
Outside US, Microsoft bets on Europe with €6.1bn investment
Microsoft has unveiled ambitious plans to invest €3.2 billion in Germany over the next two years, with a focus on expanding its data centers and enhancing the digital skills of…
Microsoft plans data center campus in Centurion, South Africa
Microsoft is embarking on expansive growth initiatives, with plans to establish a new data center campus in Centurion, South Africa, and breaking ground on new facilities in São Paulo state,…
OpenAI Drama: a deep dive into the winners, losers, and implications
In a riveting turn of events that unfolded like a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster, the global spotlight turned towards OpenAI. The world's leading generative AI company made headlines as…
AI: China’s Alibaba develops model to challenge Amazon and Microsoft
Alibaba, the Chinese technology giant, has advanced its foothold in China's tech landscape by launching its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, in its effort to compete against…
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Antitrust: Ofcom investigates Amazon, Microsoft over cloud dominance
Microsoft and Amazon may face regulatory scrutiny in the UK for potentially impeding customers' ability to use multiple cloud service providers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the country's antitrust…