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GPU cloud provider CoreWeave has filed for a Nasdaq IPO, targeting a $35 billion valuation after a staggering 737% revenue surge in 2024. The AI-focused firm, heavily reliant on Microsoft, warns of risks tied to power constraints, supply chain issues, and regulatory shifts. With 250,000+ GPUs across 32 data centers, CoreWeave is expanding into Europe while navigating an increasingly competitive AI infrastructure landscape.

OVHcloud has launched a Local Zone in Dublin, marking its first physical presence in the city to better support Irish businesses. The expansion is part of a broader global rollout, with OVHcloud aiming for 42 Local Zones by August 2025 and 100 worldwide within two years. The company continues its push across Europe, the US, and Africa, with plans to enter South America, the Middle East, and APAC.

At Mobile World Congress, AWS introduced new Outpost racks and servers designed to help telcos modernize networks and deploy cloud-based 5G infrastructure. Built for high-performance workloads, these offerings extend AWS services to on-premise and Edge locations, supporting 5G Core and RAN workloads. AWS aims to enhance scalability, reduce costs, and accelerate deployment for telco providers globally. The new Outposts will be available later this year.

Belfast-based Cloudsmith has raised $23 million in a Series B round led by TCV, with Insight Partners also participating. The startup’s cloud-native artifact management platform helps enterprises secure software supply chains by scanning open-source dependencies for vulnerabilities and ensuring package reliability. With fresh funding, Cloudsmith aims to expand in the U.S., enhance AI-driven security insights, and help developers make safer open-source choices.

Amazon has lost its bid to bypass regulatory oversight for 250 diesel generators at a planned Minnesota data center. The state’s Public Utilities Commission ruled that the company must undergo a full review, citing environmental concerns. While local officials back the project, opposition from environmental groups highlights growing scrutiny over data centers’ energy impact. Amazon is now pushing for a legislative change to ease restrictions.

GPU cloud leader Ubitus has received funding from the University of Tokyo’s UTokyo Innovation Platform to scale its AI and data center operations in Japan. The company plans to expand its infrastructure to support petabyte-scale workloads and host Nvidia Blackwell GPUs. With energy efficiency a priority, Ubitus is also exploring a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to manage its growing data center assets in the region.

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