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365 Data Centers and InterServer have announced a strategic partnership to expand their IT infrastructure footprint in New Jersey. Leveraging 365’s robust colocation facilities and InterServer’s expertise in bare-metal and cloud solutions, the collaboration targets growing demand in this key data center hub. The partnership aims to deliver scalable, high-performance IT services to businesses, capitalizing on New Jersey’s strategic location and connectivity.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a refreshed Local Zone Edge location in New York City, enhancing support for latency-sensitive applications. Offering advanced compute instances, storage options, and services like Amazon ECS and EKS, the new us-east-1-nyc-2a Zone replaces the 2021 Local Zone. Located in New Jersey and linked to AWS’s Virginia region, this upgrade reflects AWS’s global push for next-gen Local Zones.

Google Cloud has appointed Maureen Costello as VP for the UK, Ireland, and Sub-Saharan Africa. A former Microsoft and Accenture leader, Costello will focus on advancing AI, data analytics, and sustainability. Her hiring coincides with the UK Competition Markets Authority’s cloud services probe, where Google positions itself against AWS and Microsoft. Costello aims to drive transformation and build on Google Cloud’s recent partnerships with BT and Vodafone.

Billionaire Hussain Sajwani’s DAMAC Properties is investing $20 billion in U.S. data centers, targeting states like Texas and Michigan. This marks DAMAC’s entry into the U.S. market, expanding its global EDGNEX portfolio to fuel AI innovation. Focused on meeting surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure, the project leverages competitive energy costs and skilled labor across the Sun Belt and Midwest regions.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced an $11 billion investment in Georgia to expand data center infrastructure, fueling demand for cloud computing and AI technologies. Set to create over 550 jobs, the initiative focuses on Butts and Douglas Counties. Local leaders celebrated the historic milestone, emphasizing the long-term economic and technological benefits for the community. This marks a transformative leap in Georgia’s digital future.

Mondelēz International has chosen AWS as its primary cloud provider to enhance agility, security, and reliability. The snack giant is migrating workloads, including its ERP systems to SAP RISE on AWS, supported by a $1.2 billion modernization plan. “AWS complements our internal capabilities to drive digital transformation,” said CTO Kostas Georgakopoulos. This shift underscores Mondelēz’s commitment to innovation and growth across its 160-country footprint.

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