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India’s government removed popular VPN apps, including Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1, from Apple and Google stores after developers failed to comply with 2022 regulations. The rules mandate VPN providers store detailed customer records for five years, triggering backlash from the industry. Apps like Hide.me and PrivadoVPN faced removal under orders from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. Despite these restrictions, some VPN brands continue to serve Indian users while scaling back marketing efforts.

Microsoft has temporarily halted phase two of its $3.3 billion Mount Pleasant data center campus, citing a reevaluation of technology and design plans. While construction on the first phase continues, the company anticipates the review process will take months. Microsoft remains committed to its investment timeline and sustainability goals, including zero-water cooling systems, as officials emphasize the project’s long-term scope remains intact.

Bit Digital has acquired a CAD $33.5M (USD $23.3M) property in Montreal for a 5MW Tier-3 data center, aiming to scale its HPC capacity to 32MW by 2025. The facility will feature liquid cooling and renewable hydropower, supporting AI and high-density workloads. CEO Sam Tabar highlights leveraging existing infrastructure to cut costs and accelerate development, positioning Bit Digital for sustainable growth in the high-performance computing market.

Thomson Reuters has acquired SafeSend, a Michigan-based tax automation platform, for $600 million. Used by 70% of top U.S. accounting firms, SafeSend streamlines tax workflows with tools for e-signatures, payments, and compliance. The deal, following Thomson Reuters’ $500M SurePrep purchase, enhances its tax portfolio and integration capabilities. SafeSend will remain a standalone product, advancing AI-powered tax solutions like its new SafeSend One.

Microsoft warned .NET developers to replace azureedge.net references in installers with microsoft.com domains to prevent downtime caused by Azure CDN’s sudden transition from Edgio. The surprise decision followed Edgio’s bankruptcy, accelerating changes to January 2025. Microsoft apologized for the disruption and promised better installation documentation. Developers must act quickly to adjust DevOps configurations and avoid potential interruptions to their infrastructure.

Rebranded from GDS International, Singapore-based DayOne emerges as a pivotal player in Asia-Pacific’s digital transformation. Backed by $1.9 billion in funding, the company combines local expertise and global innovation, targeting hyperscalers with eco-conscious infrastructure across key markets. With a visionary leadership team, DayOne aims to set new benchmarks in sustainable connectivity while building scalable digital ecosystems to power industries for the future.

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