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Microsoft has launched “Microsoft 365 Local,” an on-premises version of its productivity suite, aimed at European users demanding greater data sovereignty. Designed to run on Azure Local, the move comes amid regulatory pressures and data privacy concerns in the EU. Meanwhile, OpenAI is reportedly weighing antitrust action over Microsoft’s influence—adding another layer to the tech giant’s evolving role in AI and enterprise infrastructure.

Crusoe Energy is joining forces with AMD to bring next-gen AI compute to the cloud. The partnership will integrate AMD’s Instinct MI355X GPUs into Crusoe’s infrastructure, targeting AI workloads like model training and inference. The platform—expected this fall—offers a fresh alternative for organizations seeking high-throughput, energy-conscious AI computing without vendor lock-in. It marks a key step in scaling nontraditional, GPU-optimized cloud options for enterprise AI builders.

Oracle and Google Cloud have launched Oracle Database@Google Cloud in Japan, allowing Tokyo-based enterprises to run Oracle’s core database services within Google’s infrastructure. The move supports critical workloads in finance, e-commerce, and logistics while strengthening hybrid cloud flexibility. This rollout, part of a global expansion strategy, positions Japan as a key market for Oracle-Google collaboration amid growing multi-cloud demand in Asia.

OVHcloud will debut its first QPU-as-a-Service offering in September 2025, giving users access to a 100-qubit Orion Beta QPU built by Pasqal. Part of France’s AQUILA initiative, this marks a step toward a pan-European quantum infrastructure. Alongside new emulators and quantum-secure SSL plans, OVHcloud aims to democratize access to quantum computing while reinforcing cybersecurity standards in anticipation of post-quantum threats.

Amazon Web Services plans to pour A$20 billion into Australia over five years, scaling its cloud and AI infrastructure amid rising digital demand. The investment includes three new solar farms and aims to support generative AI while maintaining carbon neutrality. This move not only expands AWS’s local data center footprint but also signals a deeper stake in Australia’s economic growth, tech innovation, and clean energy future.