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Nasdaq and AWS have teamed up to roll out a cloud blueprint aimed at modernizing global market operations. By uniting proximity-based cloud infrastructure and standardized APIs, the collaboration seeks to reduce latency, unlock liquidity, and guide exchanges like JSE and Grupo BMV through tech overhauls. The initiative builds on Nasdaq’s AWS migration, offering a real-world model for cloud-enabled trading transformation.

Capstone Asset Management tapped KT Cloud to lead operations for the 30MW Guro Data Center in Seoul, handing over the project after replacing Lotte E&C as the developer. The $914M facility will span eight stories above ground and is due by 2028. KT Cloud will lease 15% of the site, marking another step in its expanding digital infrastructure footprint across South Korea.

Digital Realty has added Azure ExpressRoute on-ramps in Atlanta, Brussels, and Vienna, extending private access to Microsoft Azure for hybrid cloud and AI-heavy workloads. With growing demand for low-latency, secure cloud connections, these new locations help enterprises reduce internet exposure and boost performance. The move underscores a broader trend toward cloud-adjacent infrastructure for modern digital operations.

Presidio has hit a $1 billion milestone in AWS Marketplace sales, driven by its hands-on approach to cloud procurement and lifecycle consulting. Through its Evolve program and tailored marketplace offerings, the MSP helps enterprises streamline software spend and align IT with business goals. The achievement reflects how enterprises now source, optimize, and sustain cloud services in new, more strategic ways.

Toshiba has rolled out 24TB versions of its N300 and N300 Pro HDDs, aimed at powering always-on NAS and private cloud setups. With enhanced vibration resistance, helium-sealed efficiency, and up to 550TB/year workload support, the drives meet growing data demands across SMBs and enterprises. The move sharpens Toshiba’s edge in the race for high-capacity, performance-tuned mechanical storage solutions.

Colorado lawmakers are pushing a bill offering 20-year tax exemptions to lure data centers, requiring $250M in investment and job creation. While seen as a move to catch up with other states, environmental advocates warn the rushed plan risks undermining climate goals. The bill passed its first committee vote and now faces broader legislative scrutiny amid mounting debate over its long-term impact.