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Limestone Networks has acquired BreezeTech Hosting, Silver Hosting, Snowside Hosting, and NextArray, signaling a decisive leap into VPS and web hosting. Known for its bare metal and cloud services, Limestone now widens its reach to support businesses at every growth stage. The integration gives customers access to a global infrastructure footprint, enhanced support, and a seamless path from shared hosting to enterprise-scale environments.

Meta is anchoring its first South Carolina data center to renewable power through a 100MW solar project in Orangeburg County. Built and operated by Silicon Ranch with Central Electric Power Cooperative, the $100m solar farm will supply energy when both facilities go online in 2027. The AI-optimized data center, spanning 715,000 sq ft, underscores Meta’s strategy of pairing large-scale infrastructure with long-term clean energy commitments.

North America’s data center market is hitting a breaking point as vacancy rates fall to 2.3% and power constraints reshape growth. JLL’s midyear report shows hyperscalers and enterprises now preleasing capacity years in advance, with 73% of projects under construction already spoken for. Rising electricity costs and four-year grid delays push developers toward cheaper markets, confirming a new reality: in today’s digital economy, power is the true currency of infrastructure.

At Google Cloud Summit London, Hayete Gallot reassured developers that critical thinking—not coding syntax—will remain their edge in the AI era. While AI assistants reshape workflows, she argued, the craft lies in asking the right questions. Gallot also spotlighted a surge in demand for cloud sovereignty, with customers increasingly pressing for data boundaries, dedicated infrastructures, and even air-gapped systems to keep control firmly in their hands.

AWS’s Kiro, the AI-powered coding assistant, is drawing sharp criticism after revised pricing left developers facing steep costs. Once praised for its task-driven efficiency, Kiro now separates “spec” and “vibe” requests, with spec pricing up to five times higher. Users say light coding could run hundreds monthly—far more than rivals like Amazon Q or Windsurf—raising concerns that Kiro’s popularity may falter under its new model.

Contabo has overhauled its Dedicated Server portfolio with simplified configurations, faster provisioning, and stronger price-to-performance value. Highlights include the new Ryzen 12 entry-level server, the EPYC Genoa 24-core for heavier workloads, and free IPMI access across all models. With unlimited traffic, no setup fees, and streamlined deployment, the refresh underscores Contabo’s push to make high-performance infrastructure more accessible to businesses and developers alike.