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Scala Data Centers raised $500 million from Coatue and IMCO to fuel its expansion in Latin America. This funding will drive the growth of its hyperscale data centers, meeting the region’s booming AI and cloud service needs. Leveraging Brazil’s hydropower for sustainability, Scala is positioned to lead digital transformation in the area. The investment highlights Scala’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of using unfair licensing practices to lock companies into its Azure cloud services. This follows Microsoft’s 2019 licensing changes that made running Windows Server on rival clouds more expensive. While Microsoft settled similar claims with CISPE for $22 million, Google now seeks its own resolution, further intensifying the cloud rivalry.
Houston-based SEO and web design firm, Vertical Web, has opened a new office in Kingwood to better serve Northeast Harris and East Montgomery Counties. This expansion includes a state-of-the-art training facility and will host the Internet Marketing Clinic for small businesses. A ribbon-cutting ceremony commenced last 9/24/24, welcoming community leaders and officials. Vertical Web aims to support local businesses with expert digital marketing services.
Hive integrates its AI models with NVIDIA NIM to offer enterprises seamless deployment in private clouds and on-premises data centers. This partnership addresses growing demand for AI-generated content detection in sectors like insurance and financial services, helping combat fraud and misinformation. Hive’s models are available with a 90-day trial for social platforms, with plans to expand offerings in the coming months.
Pine Hosting, a leading UK-based gaming server provider, has expanded its U.S. operations by relocating a key data center to Texas. This move includes the deployment of advanced Ryzen 9 7900 and 9000 servers, boosting its capacity to support new games and customized hosting setups. The Texas expansion will enhance network stability and allow Pine Hosting to offer more affordable, high-performance dedicated server solutions.
