Alphabet Inc.’s Google is teaming up with CME Group Inc. to create a new cloud computing network for the stock trader’s futures and options trading. The two companies will build cloud and colocation facilities next to CME’s existing data center in Aurora, Illinois, with construction set to start later this year. This partnership is part … Read more
The upcoming release of VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 marks a significant milestone as the first version under Broadcom ownership. The update, set to launch in July or August, brings several new features aimed at simplifying the user experience. One notable addition is VCF Import, which allows users to manage compute, vSAN storage, and NSX networking … Read more
Hotels, resorts, and casinos worldwide are turning to the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform to enhance automation, efficiency, and data intelligence throughout their properties. Oracle has experienced significant growth in the adoption of OPERA Cloud, with a more than 100% increase in properties using the platform in the last fiscal year and 1,500 deployments in … Read more
A recent study highlights the role of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in promoting environmental sustainability in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. According to Sanjay Podder, a Global Technology Sustainability Leader at Accenture, AWS’s focus on hardware and cooling efficiency, carbon-free power sources, purpose-built silicon, and optimized storage solutions can assist organizations … Read more
Intel executives are facing a shareholder derivative lawsuit from investor Stourbridge Investments, who alleges that they were misled about the financial performance of the company’s foundry business. The lawsuit claims that Intel management made false and misleading statements about the success of the foundry business, resulting in a drop in share price once the true … Read more
Businesses around the world, such as Conduent, Vodafone, and Voya Financial, are choosing Oracle Database at Azure to drive their cloud migrations. This collaboration between Oracle and Microsoft brings the performance, scalability, and availability of Oracle Database to Microsoft Azure, offering comprehensive application and developer services. Currently available in three regions globally, more regions are … Read more
Thon Hotels, a major hotel chain in Norway, has completed the migration of its entire portfolio to the Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud platform. This move is aimed at enhancing global operations and improving guest services. The adoption of OPERA Cloud Property Management, Sales and Events Management, and OPERA Cloud Central now provides Thon Hotels with … Read more
Google has officially ceased its Google One VPN service as of June 20, 2024, citing low usage and a shift towards more popular features. This change leaves Google One subscribers seeking alternative ways to secure their Internet connections. Initially launched in 2020 and later extended to all Google One subscribers in 2023, the VPN was … Read more
Oracle is planning to invest more than $1 billion in Spain over the next decade to strengthen its presence in the European cloud market. The investment will focus on constructing a third cloud region in Madrid, which will help boost AI skills development in Spain and position Oracle as a key player in the country’s … Read more
Amazon Development Center in Berlin is expanding its laboratory to boost AI and robotics capabilities. According to Rocco Bräuniger, Country Manager of Amazon Germany, the focus on innovation is aimed at transforming the way German customers work, live, connect, and thrive. The teams work with cutting-edge technologies to deliver services to small businesses and customers, … Read more