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Mirantis Unveils Open Source Project for Platform Engineering
📅 - K0rdent facilitates the creation of customized internal development platforms (IDPs) for platform engineers by managing Kubernetes clusters on any infrastructure. The K0rdent architecture may be readily adapted to platform developers' unique needs thanks to its modular design, and standardized deployment templates are offered to expedite installations.
Randy Bias, vice president of open source strategy and technology at Mirantis, stated that companies worldwide are facing the challenge of managing the ever-increasing Kubernetes sprawl while simultaneously increasing developer velocity and decreasing time-to-market, streamlining operations, and controlling compliance risks. With the help [...][... Check source for end of article ...]
📅 - SolarWinds Acquired by Turn/River Capital in $4.4B Deal - Private equity company Turn/River Capital has agreed to buy SolarWinds, a top supplier of ITmanagement and observability software, in a historic $4.4 billion transaction. With the all-cash acquisition of SolarWinds at $18.50 per share, the Austin, Texas-based business - which has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) - will undergo a dramatic metamorphosis as it goes private.
The decision to transition into private ownership comes after years of turbulence for SolarWinds, most notably its involvement in one of the most consequential cybersecurity incidents in modern history. The companys Orion software platform was compromised in a sophisticated supply chain attack in 2020, [...]
📅 - Cloud Market Surges to $330B in 2024, Fueled by AI Growth - The global cloud market surged to $330 billion in 2024, with generative AI (GenAI)driving half of the growth, according to new data from Synergy Research Group. The market expanded by $60 billion from 2023 and by $102 billion compared to 2022, reflecting the increasing demand for AI-driven cloud services.
In the fourth quarter alone, global enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services rose by 22% year-over-year, reaching $91 billion, a $17 billion increase from Q4 2023.
Since the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022, GenAI has significantly contributed to the cloud sectors expansion. The rise of AI-driven platform services, GPU-as-a-service offerings, and AI-enhanced cloud [...]
📅 - AWS Plans $100B AI Investment, Surpassing Microsoft - Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled an unprecedented $100 billion capital expenditure plan for 2025, with the majority of investments directed toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This aggressive spending strategy positions AWS ahead of competitors Microsoft and Google in the race to expand AI-ready cloud services.
The announcement came alongside AWSs strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a second consecutive quarter of 19% year-over-year (YoY) revenue growth. The cloud giant reported Q4 sales of $28.8 billion, up from $24 billion in 2023, while quarterly profit surged to $10.6 billion from $7.1 billion the previous year.
AWSs full-year [...]
📅 - Aligned Data Centers Expands Leadership Team - Aligned Data Centers has announced four key executive appointments, marking a significant leadership expansion at Aligned aimed at driving growth and innovation in the data center industry.
Michael Morris has been promoted to Chief Development Officer (CDO) from his previous role as Executive Vice President of Design and Construction. In his new capacity, Morris will oversee Aligned's strategic development initiatives with a focus on expanding the company's data center footprint to meet the growing demand for scalable and flexible infrastructure. With nearly 15 years of experience in high-impact data center development and construction projects, Morris has played a pivotal role in [...]
📅 - France and UAE Plan $50 Billion AI Data Center - France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have entered into a landmark agreement for a major artificial intelligence (AI) data center investment, marking a significant financial commitment between the two nations. The French presidency announced that the UAE will contribute to building a 1-gigawatt AI-focused data center in France, with investments estimated between $30 billion and $50 billion.
The deal was formalized as part of broader efforts to strengthen Frances AI infrastructure and attract foreign capital into its technology sector.
The agreement was signed during a high-profile meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, [...]
📅 - Nirmata Secures $9.6M for AI-Driven Cloud Policy Solutions - Nirmata, a provider of cloud-native security policy automation and governance solutions, has announced a $9.6 million funding round. With this funding, Nirmata aims to accelerate product development, expand its global market reach, and solidify its role as a leader in security automation, governance, and compliance from code to the cloud.
The funding round was led by Peak XV Surge, formerly known as Sequoia Capital India & SEA. The investment also includes participation from Dallas Venture Capital, Dreamit Ventures, Z5 Capital, and Uncorrelated Ventures.
The increasing adoption of Kubernetes and container technologies has fueled the need for robust security solutions. As cloud-native [...]
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