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‘Chinese State-Backed Hackers Target Taiwanese Chip Industry’ - 📅 - Between March and June 2025, at least three state-sponsored cyber threat actors believed to be aligned with the Chinese government launched a series of phishing campaigns targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
The attacks focused on espionage, with threat actors aiming to collect sensitive information from chip manufacturers, designers, testing firms, supply chain companies, and even financial analysts covering the sector.
The Proofpoint Threat Research team observed that these activities align with China's long-term strategic ambitions to bolster its domestic semiconductor capabilities. With the sector frequently [...]
The attacks focused on espionage, with threat actors aiming to collect sensitive information from chip manufacturers, designers, testing firms, supply chain companies, and even financial analysts covering the sector.
The Proofpoint Threat Research team observed that these activities align with China's long-term strategic ambitions to bolster its domestic semiconductor capabilities. With the sector frequently [...]
Sparkle Strengthens Balkan Connectivity, Adds PoP in Greece - 📅 - International telecom service provider Sparkle has launched a second network Point of Presence (PoP) in Thessaloniki, further expanding its presence in Greece and enhancing digital connectivity across the Balkan region. The new PoP, located in a neutral data center in northern Greece, is Sparkle's ninth in the country and is designed to meet rising demand for high-performance international connectivity in Southeastern Europe.
A subsidiary of Italy's TIM Group and a recognized global operator, Sparkle will offer Tier-1 IP transit and capacity services from this latest site. The company's offering targets a wide array of customers including enterprises, ISPs, over-the-top (OTT) providers, [...]
A subsidiary of Italy's TIM Group and a recognized global operator, Sparkle will offer Tier-1 IP transit and capacity services from this latest site. The company's offering targets a wide array of customers including enterprises, ISPs, over-the-top (OTT) providers, [...]
Blackstone to Invest $25B in Pennsylvania Data Centers and Energy Infra - 📅 - Investment giant Blackstone has announced a major commitment to the future of Pennsylvania's digital infrastructure, with more than $25 billion earmarked to develop data centers and expand the region's energy capabilities. The funds, managed through Blackstone Infrastructure and Blackstone Real Estate, are aimed at catalyzing an additional $60 billion in follow-on investment, further positioning the Commonwealth as a critical node in the growing U.S. digital economy.
The investment will be led in part by QTS Realty Trust, Blackstone's data center platform and the world's largest independent data center operator. QTS has already acquired land parcels across northeastern Pennsylvania with [...]
The investment will be led in part by QTS Realty Trust, Blackstone's data center platform and the world's largest independent data center operator. QTS has already acquired land parcels across northeastern Pennsylvania with [...]
Survey: 80% ITAM Pros Leaving Oracle Java Over Cost, Licensing Issues - 📅 - A new survey reveals that more than 80% of IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) professionals are turning away from Oracle Java, driven largely by rising costs, audit risks, and growing frustration with the vendor's complex and evolving licensing structure.
The findings come from the 2025 ITAM & SAM Survey, jointly conducted by the ITAM Forum - a non-profit membership association representing ITAM professionals - and Azul, a provider of open-source Java runtime solutions. The survey analyzed responses from 500 IT professionals responsible for Java usage and compliance within their organizations, painting a clear picture of industry-wide dissatisfaction with [...]
The findings come from the 2025 ITAM & SAM Survey, jointly conducted by the ITAM Forum - a non-profit membership association representing ITAM professionals - and Azul, a provider of open-source Java runtime solutions. The survey analyzed responses from 500 IT professionals responsible for Java usage and compliance within their organizations, painting a clear picture of industry-wide dissatisfaction with [...]
The collaboration directly addresses rising enterprise demand for agile, secure, and high-performance hybrid cloud solutions. By integrating with Megaport's platform, DartPoints customers in Greenville can now tap into a global ecosystem of more than 975 interconnected data centers and [...]
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Central to Switch's expansion strategy is the recent boost to its Borrowing Base and Revolving Credit Facilities, totaling $10 billion. These new facilities are being leveraged to support ongoing construction and development across Switch's five national campuses, particularly in locations such as Tahoe Reno and Atlanta - regions [...]
Ram Velaga, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Broadcom's Core Switching Group, said, "Tomahawk Ultra is a testament to innovation, involving a multi-year effort by hundreds of engineers who reimagined every aspect of the Ethernet switch." This would demonstrate Broadcom's dedication to funding [...]
The new high-capacity cable, stretching approximately 8,900 kilometers, will connect key economies across the region - linking Singapore with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. Completion is projected for the third quarter of 2029.
The development is a strategic response to surging demand for high-speed, low-latency [...]
Strong Q2 Demand for IT and Business Services in Americas, Says ISG - 📅 - The latest quarterly report from Information Services Group (ISG), a global technology research and advisory firm focused on AI, reveals that the Americas region experienced a record-breaking second quarter in IT and business services demand. This surge is driven by enterprises' growing appetite for AI adoption, cloud investments, and strategic cost optimization efforts.
According to the ISG Index, which tracks commercial outsourcing contracts valued at $5 million or more, the combined annual contract value (ACV) for managed services and cloud-based as-a-service (XaaS) in Q2 2024 reached $15.5 billion. This marks a 26% year-over-year increase - the strongest quarterly growth rate the [...]
According to the ISG Index, which tracks commercial outsourcing contracts valued at $5 million or more, the combined annual contract value (ACV) for managed services and cloud-based as-a-service (XaaS) in Q2 2024 reached $15.5 billion. This marks a 26% year-over-year increase - the strongest quarterly growth rate the [...]