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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.

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.

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