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Microsoft has launched Azure Cobalt 100 VMs, its first in-house 64-bit Arm-based virtual machines, delivering up to 50% better price-performance. Available in various regions, these VMs power general-purpose and memory-intensive workloads with 96 vCPUs and up to 672 GiB RAM. Early adopters like Snowflake report substantial performance gains, marking a new era in high-efficiency cloud solutions for diverse global workloads.

Lightbits Labs, the innovator of NVMe over TCP, now brings its high-performance, resilient storage solutions to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Certified on OCI, Lightbits empowers latency-sensitive applications—like AI/ML and real-time analytics—with sub-millisecond latency and seamless scaling. Recent benchmarks achieved 3 million 4K read IOPS, ensuring OCI customers unmatched speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency for enterprise workloads in the cloud.

DigitalOcean’s Q3 2024 results showcase a 12% revenue climb to $198 million and a 12% jump in Annual Run-Rate Revenue to $798 million. With $73 million in cash flow and a 60% gross margin, CEO Paddy Srinivasan calls this growth a launchpad for AI-driven advancements. Featuring 42 new product updates, DigitalOcean aims to empower developers globally with accessible, AI-enhanced cloud tools.

Marketgoo and Internic.ca have teamed up to offer a comprehensive SEO toolkit, empowering Internic customers with user-friendly site optimization tools. Now, users can access SEO audits, website improvement plans, and step-by-step guidance—all designed to enhance rankings, increase traffic, and improve online visibility. With features like keyword tracking, competitor analysis, and mobile optimization, this tool allows businesses to achieve SEO success without expensive consultants.

As Automattic and WP Engine’s trademark dispute intensifies, Automattic’s WP Engine Tracker shows over 16,000 domains moving away from WP Engine. At TechCrunch Disrupt, WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg predicted the provider would lose 8% of its customers, while Automattic’s X account promotes alternative hosting. Both sides continue to file motions, escalating a legal battle that has WP Engine fighting to maintain its WordPress association.

Facing rapid tech industry shifts, Mozilla Foundation has laid off 30% of its staff, refocusing efforts on core advocacy initiatives. Executive Director Nabiha Syed emphasized the organization’s renewed commitment to a “more open and equitable” internet, streamlining roles and reprioritizing efforts for impact. This reorganization aims to amplify Mozilla’s mission to champion transparency and user-first digital experiences.

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