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Finnish telecom provider DNA Plc is migrating 100 core applications to Google Cloud, aiming for greater efficiency and adaptability. While leveraging Google’s Hamina data center, DNA will also use Google Distributed Cloud to meet Finland’s strict data residency rules. The move enhances security, scalability, and compliance, positioning DNA at the forefront of digital connectivity. The transformation also integrates Google’s BigQuery and Kubernetes Engine for advanced data capabilities.

Amazon Web Services has unveiled Ocelot, its first quantum computing chip, developed in collaboration with Caltech. The chip’s innovative design aims to slash error-correction costs by 90%, accelerating the path to fault-tolerant quantum computing. This move positions AWS alongside Google and Microsoft in the quantum space, reinforcing its commitment to advancing next-gen computing for applications like AI, cryptography, and drug discovery.

Colt Data Centre Services has launched Inzai 4, a new 20MW hyperscale facility in Tokyo, marking its second development with Mitsui & Co and Fidelity Investments. With 4.8MW already live and the site fully pre-leased, demand remains strong. Built with sustainability in mind, Inzai 4 incorporates low-carbon construction and efficient cooling. Plans for Inzai 5 are already underway, reinforcing Colt DCS’s commitment to Japan’s growing digital infrastructure needs.

As global data center spending surges past $466 billion, ADCC West 2025 in Salt Lake City will bring industry leaders together to address AI-driven infrastructure, power constraints, and sustainable construction. Experts from Microsoft, Google, and Compass Datacenters will share insights on accelerating build times, optimizing energy use, and meeting next-gen computing demands in an era of rapid expansion.

Google has laid off fewer than 100 employees in its cloud division, primarily in sales operations, as part of a broader strategy to reallocate resources toward AI and cloud growth. Despite reporting nearly $12 billion in cloud revenue last quarter, Google aims to optimize spending while ramping up its $75 billion capex investment in data centers and infrastructure.

Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported version of Office, restricting features in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint while requiring OneDrive for saving files. Users see persistent banner ads, including muted videos. The company denies immediate launch plans but continues experimenting, signaling a potential shift in Office’s monetization strategy. With fewer features and mandatory cloud storage, Microsoft appears to be nudging users toward paid subscriptions.

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