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IBM has launched Nvidia H100 GPUs on its cloud platform, boosting AI capabilities for training and inferencing. Available in multiple global regions, the H100 GPUs promise up to 30x faster performance than previous A100 models. However, IBM trails competitors like AWS and Google, which have offered H100s for over a year. This move comes amidst IBM’s ongoing workforce reductions and plans to add Intel Gaudi 3 chips in 2025.

South Africa’s Absolute Hosting has secured ZA Domains, a leading .za domain registrar. The acquisition reduces .za domain registration prices from R80.50 to R78.00 and introduces a new, user-friendly control panel for domain management. Absolute Hosting will transfer all ZA Domains customers to its system automatically, ensuring a smooth transition. ZARC-accredited registrars can move their services to Absolute Hosting for free until January 2025.

 

CoreSite, in partnership with AWS, has introduced native 400 Gbps Direct Connect at its Silicon Valley and Northern Virginia data centers. This high-bandwidth solution offers seamless, low-latency connections ideal for enterprises running hybrid IT environments, AI workloads, and real-time applications. With scalable infrastructure and proximity to AWS availability zones, CoreSite provides an optimized environment for demanding business needs.

WebPros, creator of cPanel and Plesk, has teamed up with cloud provider Vultr to introduce WP Squared, a WordPress management platform designed for agencies and developers. Offering automated security updates and customizable branding, the platform integrates with Vultr’s global infrastructure for enhanced performance. Starting at $84.99/month for 10 domains, WP Squared aims to simplify site management while ensuring scalability and security.

Eon, a cloud backup startup founded by former AWS leaders, has emerged from stealth with $127M in funding and a $750M valuation. Backed by Sequoia, Lightspeed, and Greenoaks, Eon’s innovative approach to cloud infrastructure backup promises faster data recovery and better compliance. With a focus on simplifying the complexities of modern data environments, Eon aims to revolutionize cloud backup management.

Microsoft has issued a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) for users struggling with the problematic KB5043145 update for Windows 11. Affected devices have experienced multiple reboots, crashes, and connectivity issues. The KIR lets Microsoft reverse specific parts of the update without uninstalling it completely. Microsoft advises restarting devices to speed up the fix and has paused the rollout for now.

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