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HOSTAFRICA plans to acquire Nigerian web hosting leader GO54 by January 2025, marking a major milestone in its African expansion. The merger will combine GO54’s local expertise with HOSTAFRICA’s advanced infrastructure, enabling tailored hosting solutions for Nigerian businesses. HOSTAFRICA continues driving growth across Africa, empowering over 70,000 customers since entering Nigeria in 2021. This strategic move underscores its commitment to Africa’s digital economy.

Researchers uncovered vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure’s Data Factory integration with Apache Airflow, including misconfigurations and weak authentication, risking cloud data breaches. Attackers could exploit these flaws to gain admin control, tamper with logs, or deploy malware. While Microsoft has mitigated the issues, experts emphasize the need for robust permission management, continuous monitoring, and securing internal configurations to fortify enterprise cloud environments against sophisticated attacks.

DreamHost has teamed up with Bunny.net to deliver a seamless, high-performance web hosting experience. Bunny CDN now comes free with DreamPress plans, optimizing speed, security, and scalability. With features like Perma-Cache and DDoS protection, DreamHost users enjoy faster load times, lower server strain, and enhanced global reach. This partnership reaffirms DreamHost’s commitment to empowering businesses with cutting-edge solutions for their online presence.

AWS plans to invest $23 billion in Ohio by 2030, expanding its data center footprint to meet surging AI and cloud computing demand. Governor Mike DeWine praised the move, underscoring its role in driving Ohio’s tech economy. AWS, already operating seven data centers in the state, will add to its recent billion-dollar developments, solidifying Ohio’s status as a growing data center hub.

SoundCloud has launched a $39/year Artist plan, offering affordable tools for emerging musicians, including track amplification, distribution, and monetization across platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Artists can upload 3 hours of tracks, amplify two songs monthly, and earn 100% royalties. For unlimited uploads and enhanced features, users can upgrade to the $99/year Artist Pro plan. The move aims to empower creators with cost-effective growth tools.

Infosys has launched a Google Cloud Center of Excellence, powered by Infosys Topaz, to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. Focused on co-creating solutions in areas like generative AI, contact center automation, and application modernization, the collaboration aims to solve complex business challenges. A dedicated AI Experience Zone at Infosys’ Bengaluru campus will showcase transformative, AI-powered innovations for enterprises to explore and adopt cutting-edge technology.

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