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Nigeria’s HoganHost has partnered with DigitalOcean to roll out instant cloud hosting services across Africa starting January 2026. The collaboration aims to give startups, developers, and businesses access to enterprise-grade infrastructure with faster deployment, resilient networking, and scalable storage. By localizing cloud access, the initiative could accelerate digital growth on the continent, offering a competitive alternative to overseas hosting providers.

Anglian Water has committed £140 million to deploy up to 60,000 cloud-connected sewer monitoring devices, contracting Metasphere, Udlive, and Technolog to supply the systems. The project, running from 2025 with possible extension to 2031, aims to strengthen real-time monitoring and data visualization of sewer levels. The move follows a record fine last week for regulatory failures, highlighting a renewed focus on infrastructure oversight and digital resilience.

Google has confirmed ownership of a massive £3.75 billion datacenter outside London, designed to fuel its AI-driven services from Cloud to Search. Part of a £5 billion UK investment plan, the Waltham Cross facility promises jobs, energy efficiency, and community funding while spotlighting the strain hyperscale sites put on Britain’s grid. Officials call the project a boost to national AI competitiveness and economic resilience.

Microsoft has dismantled 338 domains tied to RaccoonO365, a subscription-based phishing service linked to Nigerian operator Joshua Ogundipe. The platform sold phishing kits that bypassed MFA, stealing at least 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials across 94 countries. Despite a U.S. court order, Ogundipe remains free abroad. Cloudflare also blocked related infrastructure, as the scheme increasingly targeted U.S. businesses, healthcare groups, and even launched AI-powered attack tools.

The Cloud Hypervisor project has adopted a strict “No AI” code policy in its latest release, rejecting contributions written with large language models. Project leaders argue the ban helps prevent license disputes and reduces the burden on maintainers during reviews. Critics warn enforcing such rules will prove difficult, but the move highlights growing unease about AI’s reliability and legal risks in open-source development.

Ellis Digital has expanded its Surrey-based web hosting services, responding to growing demand from local businesses for faster, more secure, and reliable solutions. With nearly a decade of experience, the agency now supports over 300 websites across the UK. Its investment in new servers and monitoring systems ensures 99.9% uptime, advanced security, and dedicated local support—giving Surrey companies the confidence and resilience needed to compete online.