Xen 4.20 Released: Improved Security, Performance, Architecture Support
📅 - With the release of Xen 4.20, the Linux Foundation-hosted open-source hypervisor Xen Project has improved security, optimized speed, and increased architectural support for x86, Arm, and early-stage support for RISC-V and PPC. The latest version would further solidify Xen's position as a top open-source hypervisor for cloud computing, dedicated hosting, and corporate applications by introducing security upgrades, better virtualization performance, and other key improvements.
"Security and performance remain at the heart of Xen's development," said Kelly Choi, the Xen Project's Community Manager. "Xen 4.20 represents a significant milestone in virtualization technology and empowers [...][... Check source for end of article ...]
📅 - RadiusDC Upgrades Denver Data Center Facade to Enhance Urban Appeal - RadiusDC's data center's renovated front will include contemporary, eye-catching architectural features that are intended to mix in perfectly with the city's aim for a dynamic and creative environment. In addition to improving the building's look, this initiative demonstrates RadiusDC's dedication to being an involved and responsible business partner and neighbor.
RadiusDC CEO Mike Krza said, "Our data centers are the backbone of modern connectivity, but they can also be integral parts of the community." "We are thrilled to support Denver's efforts to make the city a more attractive and hospitable place. This initiative demonstrates our commitment to creativity and working together with [...]
📅 - Rigetti, Quanta Partner to Advance Superconducting Quantum Computing - Rigetti Computing, a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, has announced a strategic collaboration with Taiwan-based Quanta Computer, a Global Fortune 500 company and the world's largest computer server manufacturer. The partnership aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of superconducting quantum computing technology, an area poised for significant growth in the coming years.
As part of the agreement, the two companies plan to invest over $100 million collectively over the next five years, leveraging their respective expertise. Quanta will focus on hardware development and scalable manufacturing, while Rigetti will advance its pioneering work in [...]
📅 - Leaseweb Hands Over Leadership as Executives Move to Strategic Roles - Globalcloud servicesand dedicated hosting providerLeasewebhas announced a significant leadership transition as it embarks on its next phase of global expansion. Founder and former CEO Con Zwinkels, along with shareholder and former CFO Pieter Dijkhuis, will step back from their day-to-day management roles and transition to the companys Supervisory Board.
The move marks a pivotal shift for the company, with operational leadership now firmly in the hands of Svenja de Vos and Lex Boost, who have been appointed as co-CEOs.
Con Zwinkels played a fundamental role in building Leaseweb into a major global cloud services and dedicated hosting provider.Con Zwinkels, who played a fundamental role [...]
More than 1,000 businesses worldwide rely on Spinnaker to support third-party software for Oracle, SAP, and VMware. The company's new Cloud Managed Services offering meets a crucial need for businesses wishing to migrate to the cloud, and with Spinnaker, they can do so at their own speed without being constrained by vendor requirements.
By using Spinnaker's Cloud Managed Services, businesses can: Without having to give up on old products, go to the cloudTake charge: Instead of imposing a vendor's roadmap on businesses, [...]
📅 - OVHcloud US Expands Cloud Network with Local Zone in Seattle - OVHcloud US has expanded its cloud infrastructure with the launch of a new Local Zone in Seattle, reinforcing its commitment to providing low-latency, secure, and scalable cloud services to businesses on the U.S. West Coast. This latest addition strengthens OVHclouds regional presence, complementing its existing Local Zones in major metropolitan areas, including Dallas, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, Palo Alto, Miami, and Atlanta.
By bringing cloud resources closer to end users, OVHcloud's Local Zones aim to enhance performance, data sovereignty, and compliance while meeting the increasing demand for cloud services in business and industrial hubs. This expansion reflects the [...]
📅 - North Americas Data Center Market Expands with Rising Investments - The North Americandata centermarket experienced significant expansion in the second half of 2024, driven by an unprecedented surge in demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence workloads, and enterprise digital transformation, according toCBREs latest report. As operators raced to deploy new capacity, key markets saw record-breaking supply growth, increasing investment activity, and a shift in pricing dynamics.
It reflects an evolving landscape that prioritizes scalable power capacity, energy-efficient infrastructure, and strategic location selection.
Major data center hubs saw a 34 percent year-over-year rise in supply, reaching 6,922.6 megawatts, a notable acceleration from [...]