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 Azure Maps team has announced that the native SDK for Android and iOS will be retired on March 31, 2025. Users are encouraged to transition to using the Azure Maps Web SDK in a web view before the retirement date. The Web SDK Map Control version 3 offers several improvements and users can continue … Read more
O2 Telefónica has announced its innovative 5G Cloud Core, a network built entirely in the cloud using technologies from Nokia and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This marks the first time a telecom operator has migrated its existing network to a new 5G cloud network on AWS, offering customers better network experiences and operational advantages. The … Read more
Businesses are realizing the benefits of migrating Windows Server workloads to the cloud, especially with Azure offering significant savings, robust protection, and hybrid technologies. However, the lack of cloud talent is a common obstacle. To address this, Microsoft offers a variety of skills programs, virtual training days, and applied skills training to prepare individuals for … Read more
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins spoke at Cisco Live in Las Vegas about the importance of AI in improving operations for businesses. He highlighted the growing complexity of technology architecture and the need to adapt to new challenges. With the rise of Generative AI, companies must leverage AI to stay competitive. Robbins compared the current AI … Read more
VMware, separated by Broadcom, will see changes in its end-user computing products next week, impacting both cloud service providers and customers. Service providers using old VMware Horizon series have two options to continue offering services: purchase licenses for VMware Cloud Foundation and new licenses for Horizon without architectural changes, or purchase VMware vSphere Foundation for … Read more
HCL Technologies has announced a $225 million deal to acquire assets from Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Communications Technology Group (CTG). This strategic move aims to enhance HCLTech’s telecom services by integrating top engineering talent and advanced intellectual properties from CTG. The acquisition is expected to strengthen HCLTech’s position in the telecom industry, especially with global communications … Read more
Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Ola, fulfilled his promise by transferring all of the company’s technology workloads from Microsoft’s Azure ecosystem to its own cloud, Krutrim, within a week. He also announced plans to assist others in migrating to their platform in India, with over 2,500 developers already registered. Of these developers, 1,883 were … Read more
This week, there have been announcements of new products aimed at targeting dissatisfied VMware users following Broadcom’s acquisition of the company in 2023. Broadcom’s strategy includes transitioning from perpetual licensing to software subscriptions, as well as introducing new licensing and software packages that have led to increased costs for some customers. Academic licenses have reportedly … Read more
In a recent report from Taiwan, it was revealed that NVIDIA is taking steps to optimize the supply chain for their latest AI chips. The report suggests that NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPUs, known for their high performance in AI applications, may start using panel-level fan-out packaging for their GB200 GPU earlier than anticipated in 2025. The … Read more