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Amazon Web Services has signed a long-term deal with Talen Energy to source up to 1,920MW of carbon-free nuclear power from Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna plant through 2042. The agreement supports AWS’s soaring AI energy needs while anchoring its $20B regional investment. With potential expansion via Small Modular Reactors and major grid upgrades underway, this move signals a deepening commitment to decarbonized data infrastructure at scale.

OTAVA has shifted its headquarters from Ann Arbor to Indianapolis, doubling down on the Midwest’s growing role in cloud, cybersecurity, and AI. With a Tier 3 data center already downtown, the move solidifies Indy as a key operations hub. Tapping into local partnerships and tech talent, OTAVA aims to scale its secure multi-cloud services while deepening ties to Indiana’s digital innovation scene.

Rad Web Hosting has launched a new data center in Paris, enhancing its European presence with faster, region-compliant infrastructure. The Tier III+ facility offers ultra-low latency for VPS and dedicated hosting clients, backed by enterprise-grade hardware and 24/7 U.S.-based support. This move signals a clear focus on localizing performance and reliability for European businesses navigating data sovereignty and high-demand workloads.

Google Cloud has launched G4 virtual machines powered by Nvidia’s RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs, making it the first provider to offer this chip in the cloud. Designed for AI inference, simulation, and high-fidelity rendering, the G4 VMs target performance-intensive workloads with a flexible architecture. Currently in preview, these machines highlight Google’s bid to unify compute, memory, and storage under its AI-centric “hypercomputer” strategy.

Automattic has acquired Clay, a personal CRM app that uses AI to help users manage relationships by aggregating updates from platforms like LinkedIn and WhatsApp. Clay’s team joins Automattic’s “Other Bets” division alongside Beeper, with future plans for integration. The move hints at a broader push to create a unified identity layer across tools, emphasizing open-source values and longevity in a fragmented communication ecosystem.

Earlier today, a widespread Google Cloud Platform API failure knocked out key services—from Google Search, Meet, and Nest to Spotify, Discord, and the DCD website. Cloudflare’s Access and Workers features also faltered as the outage cascaded, though recovery began within hours. Both companies are now working to stabilize systems and fill caches, underscoring how interconnected modern cloud infrastructure has become.