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Cloud Capital has finalized Fund II, an oversubscribed vehicle aimed at acquiring and developing hyperscale and AI-focused data centers across the U.S. Backed by global pensions, asset managers, and family offices, the fund marks another milestone after raising $1.325 billion in securities last year. As the investment arm of CloudHQ, Cloud Capital now manages over $5 billion in data center assets, reflecting rising AI-driven demand.

Kaspersky has rolled out an upgraded version of its Cloud Workload Security suite to tackle mounting hybrid and multicloud challenges. The update strengthens container runtime protection, adds OS vulnerability scanning, and introduces broader integration with Azure and Google Cloud. With enhanced logging, policy flexibility, and light agent improvements for Windows and Linux, the solution aims to close cloud blind spots while helping enterprises meet security and compliance demands.

Insignia Financial, parent of MLC Australia, has partnered with Google Cloud to modernize its digital backbone and introduce AI-driven tools across its platforms. The initiative focuses on improving personalization and efficiency within its superannuation and wealth services. Serving 1.5 million customers nationwide, Insignia aims to leverage AI to streamline member experiences while adapting to rising expectations in Australia’s financial services sector.

XXI Web Hosting has upgraded its Thailand VPS and dedicated server offerings, targeting businesses across ASEAN seeking low-latency hosting. With infrastructure anchored in Bangkok data centers, the company now delivers faster load times and scalable resources through both LXC and KVM virtualization. Local hosting ensures data sovereignty while enhancing stability, giving enterprises an edge in e-commerce, SaaS, and digital services as regional online activity accelerates.

Meta is reportedly in advanced talks with Oracle on a cloud contract valued at around $20 billion, signaling how fiercely tech giants are racing to lock in AI computing power. If finalized, Oracle would join Meta’s roster of providers supplying infrastructure for training and deploying large-scale AI models. The discussions follow Oracle’s recent mega-deal with OpenAI, highlighting the escalating cost of staying competitive in the AI era.

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has deepened its ties with Docker through a new partnership granting all CNCF projects access to Docker’s Sponsored Open Source program. The deal brings enterprise-grade benefits—like unlimited image pulls, automated builds, and vulnerability scanning—to open source maintainers and users. By integrating Docker’s infrastructure with CNCF projects, the move strengthens software supply chain security while ensuring reliable access to containerized tools.