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Australia’s Macquarie Group has successfully migrated its core trading and settlement platform, Calypso, to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Previously housed in a closing data center, the complex migration was completed over a single weekend without disrupting business operations. Macquarie also moved the platform’s database to Amazon Aurora, continuing its cloud transition. The move aligns with Macquarie’s goal to fully migrate its IT infrastructure to the cloud.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is actively courting Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft to build data centers in the state, highlighting its cold climate and abundant natural resources. Dunleavy believes Alaska’s renewable energy potential and vast land make it ideal for hyperscale facilities, while also hinting that such investments could support a long-stalled natural gas pipeline project. Alaska currently hosts two data centers, with growing fiber connectivity enhancing its appeal for tech infrastructure.

Illumio has achieved AWS Security Competency status for its cloud security solution, Illumio CloudSecure. This recognition highlights Illumio’s ability to help organizations implement Zero Trust strategies across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. By limiting unnecessary communications, CloudSecure helps contain breaches and ransomware threats efficiently. The designation reinforces Illumio’s partnership with AWS and its commitment to delivering scalable, cost-effective security solutions for public cloud workloads.

Global investment firm Permira has completed a $7.2 billion acquisition of website builder Squarespace, taking the company private. Originally valued at $6.6 billion, Permira increased its offer to $46.50 per share after shareholder pushback. Squarespace CEO Anthony Casalena will continue to lead the platform, which has bounced back from previous market dips. The deal signals further innovation in supporting small businesses with website and e-commerce tools.

Amazon acquired a 220-acre site in Laveen, Phoenix for $277 million, likely to build a new data center campus. Although the company hasn’t revealed specific plans, the purchase aligns with AWS’ goal to meet rising customer demand. Amazon continues to expand in Phoenix, developing four data centers in nearby Mesa, further strengthening its presence in the area’s growing data center market.

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