European

Amazon expands European reverse logistics facilities to extend the life of data centre equipment

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Amazon expands European reverse logistics facilities to extend the life of data centre equipment

Amazon has expanded its European reverse logistics programme through re:Cycle Reverse Logistics, which operates facilities in Dublin that test and repair equipment from AWS data centres. The facilities extend the life of data centre hardware and… Article Source https://www.aboutamazon.eu/news/sustainability/amazon-expands-european-reverse-logistics-facilities-to-extend-the-life-of-data-centre-equipment

HPE Acquisition Of Juniper Networks Poised For European Commission Approval: Report

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HPE Acquisition Of Juniper Networks Poised For European Commission Approval: Report

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks is “expected to secure unconditional EU antitrust approval” from the European Commission, according to a report from Reuters. … Article Source https://www.crn.com/news/ai/2024/hpe-acquisition-of-juniper-networks-poised-for-eu-approval-report

Inside IBM’s first European quantum data centre

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Inside IBM’s first European quantum data centre

IBM has opened its first European quantum data centre in Ehningen, in the south of Germany. What is it? And how will it impact the lives of European citizens? Euronews Tech Talks travelled to Germany to discover it. Article Source https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/10/09/inside-ibms-first-european-quantum-data-centre-euronews-tech-talks

Microsoft strikes agreement with European cloud providers to ensure fair treatment of Azure

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Microsoft strikes agreement with European cloud providers to ensure fair treatment of Azure

Microsoft has resolved a dispute with European cloud companies over allegations of abusing dominance to promote its Azure cloud service. The plaintiffs, including the Cloud Infrastructure Providers in Europe (CISPE) group and supported by Amazon AWS, claimed Microsoft was unfairly marketing Azure as a cloud service due to higher fees charged for the service. The … Read more

Broadcom solidifies its European cloud sovereignty credentials

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Broadcom solidifies its European cloud sovereignty credentials

Data sovereignty is the legal right to control data sharing and usage, which can vary from a company’s perspective. After Broadcom acquired VMware, there has been focus on Hock Tan’s progress in aligning VMware’s products with data sovereignty principles. European Union’s approach to data and cloud sovereignty emphasizes data protection and competitiveness. After the acquisition, … Read more

Analyst Corner Report: Amazon’s Strategic Focus on AWS European Sovereign Cloud – Insights from Anand Kumar

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Analyst Corner Report: Amazon’s Strategic Focus on AWS European Sovereign Cloud – Insights from Anand Kumar

In this week’s Analyst’s corner, Anand Kumar from the Coresight research team examines Amazon’s significant investment in its AWS European sovereign cloud. This move by the e-commerce giant demonstrates its commitment to expanding its cloud services in the region. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a key component of Amazon’s overall business, providing cloud computing services … Read more

Competition boss of the European Union hints at increased scrutiny of Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google for AI dealings

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Competition boss of the European Union hints at increased scrutiny of Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google for AI dealings

The European Union is increasing its oversight of the artificial intelligence industry, particularly focusing on Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI. The European Commission initially reviewed the agreement last year to determine if it violated EU merger rules but concluded that Microsoft did not gain control of OpenAI. However, the commission is now taking a different approach, … Read more

Competition Chief of European Union to Examine Microsoft-OpenAI Deal and Google for AI Compliance

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Competition Chief of European Union to Examine Microsoft-OpenAI Deal and Google for AI Compliance

The European Union is ramping up its oversight of the artificial intelligence industry, specifically looking into Microsoft’s extensive partnership with OpenAI. Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission’s executive vice president for competition policy, explained that the initial review last year focused on potential violations of EU merger regulations, concluding that Microsoft had not taken control of … Read more

European Union to scrutinize Microsoft and Google AI deals for antitrust concerns, announces Vestager

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European Union to scrutinize Microsoft and Google AI deals for antitrust concerns, announces Vestager

Margrethe Vestager, a prominent European Union official, has raised concerns about the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI). She emphasized the need for immediate action, stating that strong enforcement of competition is crucial during times of significant technological advancements. Vestager highlighted ongoing antitrust investigations into AI-related markets, indicating a proactive approach to address potential issues. … Read more