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Emirates Group will relocate its data center to Moro Hub within Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park by mid-2026. This move allows the company to power its digital operations entirely with solar energy while enhancing scalability and resilience. Moro Hub, the world’s largest solar-powered data center, will provide cutting-edge colocation services, reinforcing Emirates’ commitment to a greener, tech-driven future.
Crusoe has secured a $225 million credit facility to expand its AI cloud platform, with Upper90 leading the financing. The company plans to invest in Nvidia GPUs and infrastructure to meet soaring enterprise demand. Once focused on crypto mining, Crusoe has pivoted to AI, partnering with Oracle and Digital Realty. This move strengthens its position in AI cloud computing while leveraging sustainable energy for data centers.
Broadcom is making VMware licensing more expensive for smaller businesses by raising the minimum core requirement from 16 to 72. This change forces customers with lower-core servers to pay for capacity they don’t use. Those who miss renewal deadlines will also face a 20% price hike. As Broadcom shifts focus to larger enterprises, smaller businesses may need to explore alternative solutions to manage rising costs.
Microsoft has canceled or deferred 2GW of data center projects across the US and Europe, signaling a potential shift in AI-driven infrastructure investments. While analysts debate whether this indicates oversupply, Microsoft remains committed to its $80 billion AI data center expansion in 2025. With hyperscalers pouring billions into AI, concerns of an investment bubble are growing, echoing warnings from Alibaba’s chairman.
Leaseweb has partnered with CDNetworks to enhance its Multi-CDN capabilities, boosting speed, security, and scalability for digital services worldwide. The collaboration strengthens Leaseweb’s infrastructure, optimizing performance for media, gaming, SaaS, and AdTech industries. With CDNetworks’ 2,800+ global PoPs, Leaseweb customers can expect reduced latency and seamless content distribution, even under heavy traffic. This strategic alliance positions both companies at the forefront of next-gen content delivery solutions.
Cybersecurity firm Blackwall, formerly BotGuard, is making waves with a rebrand and global expansion. Led by sales executive Shoko Nagao, the company is shifting beyond bot mitigation to a full-suite, pre-server security approach. Blackwall’s proactive filtering reduces server load while offering hosting providers a scalable, revenue-generating solution. With fresh investment, the company is set to grow across North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
