Jul, 2025 : DigitalBridge, La Caisse Finalize Yondr Acquisition
📅 - Yondr Group, a global developer, owner, and operator of hyperscale data centers, has officially been acquired by DigitalBridge Group and La Caisse, formerly CDPQ, from Cathexis Holdings. The strategic acquisition reflects rising demand for large-scale and AI-optimized digital infrastructure and further solidifies the partnership between DigitalBridge and La Caisse in high-growth digital asset sectors.
The deal places Yondr in a strong position to respond to the increasing requirements for high-capacity, AI-ready data center solutions globally. La Caisse has taken joint ownership of Yondr, investing alongside funds managed by DigitalBridge.
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📅 - Executive Interview: BitNinja CEO on Stopping Malware with Proactive AI Security - In this video interview with HostingJournalist, BitNinja CEO George Egri explains the company's proactive cybersecurity strategy, stressing that by the time malware reaches a website, the damage is already done. Instead of reacting after the fact, BitNinja focuses on prevention - blocking attackers before they can strike - through a comprehensive, multi-layered defense system.
With a massive IP reputation database, BitNinja automatically identifies and blocks malicious traffic. An advanced application firewall further filters incoming traffic, reducing exposure to threats.
BitNinja highlights the growing complexity of cyber threats, especially with hackers now leveraging AI to develop [...]
📅 - OpenAI Tied to $30B Oracle Deal for 4.5GW U.S. Data Center Expansion - OpenAI is significantly expanding its access to computing infrastructure in the United States through a major agreement with Oracle, a move that underlines the soaring demand for artificial intelligence compute power and highlights OpenAI's long-term strategy under its Stargate initiative.
According to sources familiar with the arrangement, OpenAI will lease approximately 4.5 gigawatts of data center capacity across the U.S. from Oracle, making this one of the largest known infrastructure procurement deals for AI operations to date. This scale of power allocation is comparable to that of large-scale utility projects and represents a substantial investment in next-generation AI [...]
📅 - GlobalConnect to Link Sweden and Finland with New Subsea Cable by 2026 - GlobalConnect, a leading Nordic provider of digital infrastructure, has launched construction of a new subsea fiber-optic cable that will directly connect Sweden and Finland via the Åland Islands. The project, valued at approximately €14 million, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The fiber-optic cable project is part of GlobalConnect's broader strategy to enhance regional connectivity, increase data transfer capacity, and mitigate growing geopolitical and cybersecurity risks in the Baltic region.
The initiative addresses the rising demand for high-capacity, secure digital infrastructure driven by the rapid expansion of data centers and artificial intelligence clusters [...]
📅 - Sparkle Expands U.S. Network with New San Diego PoP - Global telecommunications provider Sparkle has expanded its U.S. infrastructure footprint with the launch of a new Point of Presence (PoP) in San Diego, California. The move is a strategic effort to enhance connectivity across North and South America while reinforcing Sparkle's position as a key player in the international internet backbone market.
Located within MDC's carrier-neutral data center, the San Diego PoP is directly integrated into Sparkle's Tier-1 global IP backbone, Seabone. This backbone currently spans 52 locations across the Americas, including major hubs in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and various U.S. cities. The new [...]
📅 - Microsoft Raises On-Prem Server Prices/Licenses by 10% This Month - Microsoft has confirmed a series of pricing and licensing changes for its on-premises server products, set to take effect in July and August 2025. The updates reflect the company's ongoing efforts to maintain support for customers who continue to rely on local deployments, despite the broader shift to cloud-based services.
In a new blog post, Jeremy Carlson, Director of Product Marketing at Microsoft, noted that the price increases for the Core CAL Suite and Enterprise CAL Suite will now go into effect on August 1, 2025, a month later than initially planned. However, adjustments for standalone server products - such as SharePoint Server, Exchange Server, and Skype for Business Server - [...]
📅 - Colt Urges Action as Few Firms Prioritize Quantum Computing Risks - Despite rising concerns about the future security risks posed by quantum computing, a new global survey commissioned by Colt Technology Services reveals that only a small fraction of companies currently consider quantum a high strategic priority. According to the findings, just 6% of IT leaders across the US, Europe, and Asia rank "understanding quantum computing" as their top priority, with only 17% placing it within their top three concerns.
The research, which polled 1,236 IT decision-makers across 13 countries, highlights a potential disconnect between the rapid advancements in quantum technology and enterprise-level preparedness. While artificial intelligence continues to dominate [...]