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OVHcloud posted €264M in Q1 FY2025 revenue, marking 10.1% organic growth, driven by demand for Private (+10.2%) and Public Cloud (+15.8%) services. With international sales contributing 52% and strategic AI innovations like inference tools and Local Zones, OVHcloud reaffirms its 9-11% annual growth target. Strong resilience in Europe and dynamic growth in Asia and the U.S. set the stage for continued success.

Connectbase has earned a U.S. patent for its innovative ‘Network Inventory Management System,’ revolutionizing how operators oversee complex network infrastructures. The technology streamlines visualization and optimization of physical and virtual circuits, addressing key industry challenges. CEO Ben Edmond called it a milestone in transforming connectivity management. With its Connected World platform already mapping 2.7 billion locations, Connectbase cements its leadership in driving efficiency and innovation in telecom.

A network configuration change in Azure’s East US 2 zone disrupted services like Databricks, SQL Managed Instances, and PowerBI, impacting connectivity and performance. Microsoft rerouted traffic to reduce the outage’s effect and restored three critical storage partitions by January 10. Despite progress, some services still show intermittent errors. The company urges customers to activate disaster recovery plans and continues providing hourly updates to restore full functionality.

Amazon has joined Meta and Microsoft in reducing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A memo from HR executive Candi Castleberry cites a focus on proven outcomes and fostering inclusivity as reasons for winding down outdated programs. The tech industry’s pullback on DEI efforts reflects evolving strategies and anticipates potential political challenges in the coming years.

Set for February 5-6 at Olympia London, the Cloud Transformation Conference will host 7,000+ attendees exploring hybrid cloud strategies, DevSecOps, and AI-powered solutions. With keynote insights from leaders at Unilever, Tesco, and Lloyd’s Banking Group, this event offers interactive panels, networking zones, and co-located conferences on AI, IoT, and sustainability tech—delivering a comprehensive IT transformation experience.

Montana’s Senate Bill 32, introduced by Senator Jeremy Trebas, seeks to increase data center property taxes from 0.9% to 1.5% of market value starting in 2026. Despite the state’s modest data center footprint, its favorable climate, affordable land, and strategic location position it as a promising hub for expansion. Recent energy deals with Atlas Power and others signal growing interest in Montana’s emerging data center market.

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