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A ProPublica investigation revealed Microsoft used engineers in China to support U.S. government cloud accounts, including the DoD and DOJ. Critics warn the practice poses espionage risks, especially as “digital escorts” lack the technical depth to supervise foreign staff. Microsoft pledged changes for DoD-related support, but it remains unclear if broader contracts will follow. The revelations surface amid ongoing layoffs and rising capital spend tied to AI infrastructure expansion.

German firm SpiNNcloud will deploy its largest neuromorphic supercomputer to Leipzig University, featuring over 656,000 cores and simulating 10.5 billion neurons. Powered by 4,320 SpiNNaker2 chips, the system will support AI-driven drug discovery, offering energy efficiency and high-speed protein folding simulations. This brain-inspired machine reflects growing interest in alternatives to GPU-heavy computing for personalized medicine, marking a milestone in Europe’s neuromorphic research infrastructure.

Creative Canvas Web earned the 2025 Small Business Award for Top Iowa Web Design Agency, recognized for its practical, user-centered WordPress sites tailored to local businesses. Clients praised the studio’s clear structure, training support, and design reliability. Grounded in referrals and long-term partnerships, the team continues to prioritize sustainability over flash—building websites that grow with each business, not just serve as static pages.

Credence Research forecasts the global managed services market will surge from $335.3B in 2024 to over $990B by 2032. Rising IT complexity, talent shortages, and cybersecurity threats are driving demand as firms seek expert partners to maintain uptime, reduce costs, and secure data. MSPs face mounting pressure to scale, stay compliant, and evolve pricing models—all while defending against increasingly targeted cyberattacks.

ServiceNow has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year cloud deal with Google Cloud, deepening its multi-cloud commitments amid rising infrastructure demands. The software firm reported $4.8 billion in total cloud commitments through 2030, alongside a separate $1.9 billion pledge for data center expansion. With ex-Google exec Amit Zavery now leading ServiceNow’s product strategy, the deal reflects a growing trend of enterprise alignment across multiple cloud providers.

Microsoft told the French Senate it can’t stop U.S. authorities from demanding access to European customer data under the CLOUD Act. Executives said they assess and resist unfounded requests but must comply with valid ones—even without French government approval. The statement has renewed EU concerns over sovereignty and triggered fresh calls for building local cloud alternatives that shield data from foreign jurisdiction.