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Kinsta is shaking up web hosting with its new pay-as-you-go model, allowing customers to pay only for the resources they actually use. Unlike rigid hosting plans, this approach offers customizable add-ons for storage, performance, and dedicated servers, eliminating wasted spending. “Hosting should be flexible and fair,” says COO Jon Penland. With 24/7 support and tailored pricing, Kinsta is redefining cost-effective, scalable hosting.

AWS and Orange have launched North Africa’s first Wavelength Zone, embedding AWS compute and storage services within Orange’s data centers in Morocco. This move enhances cloud capabilities by reducing latency for 5G applications. AWS plans to expand further into Senegal. By keeping application traffic within the mobile provider’s network, businesses can now access faster, more resilient cloud services tailored to local data residency needs.

Alibaba Cloud is ramping up its AI offerings with advanced tools, expanded infrastructure, and support programs for developers worldwide. Its Model Studio now features upgraded large language models like Qwen2.5 and AI coding assistant Tongyi Lingma. New cloud solutions, including high-efficiency ECS instances and the ACS container platform, aim to boost AI workloads. The GenAI Empowerment Program further accelerates innovation with cloud credits and industry collaborations.

ICANN will officially retire WHOIS on January 28, 2025, replacing it with the more secure and structured Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). The upgrade enhances data privacy, supports multiple languages, and offers controlled access for cybersecurity and law enforcement. While most users won’t notice immediate changes, registrars must adapt. The transition marks a step toward a more modern, efficient domain registration system.

Microsoft has unveiled the Advanced Planning Unit (APU) within its AI division to assess AI’s societal, health, and workforce implications. Operating under Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, APU will guide product strategies, conduct research, and shape AI-driven outcomes. As Microsoft’s AI investments soar, the APU aims to anticipate AI’s transformative effects, hiring experts from economics to quantum sciences to inform future developments.

Despite DeepSeek’s low-cost AI model shaking up the industry, Blackstone remains committed to its $80 billion data center investments. The firm emphasizes that AI’s rapid growth still demands high-performance computing infrastructure. While cheaper AI models may alter dynamics, Blackstone predicts broader AI adoption will only boost the need for scalable, resilient data centers, reinforcing their pivotal role in the evolving tech landscape.

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