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NTT DATA has expanded its partnership with Palo Alto Networks, introducing an AI-powered Managed Extended Detection Response (MXDR) service to safeguard enterprise infrastructure. Leveraging Palo Alto’s Cortex XSIAM platform, the service provides 24/7 cloud-to-edge threat detection and rapid response. Designed for sectors with high security needs, MXDR simplifies management, cuts costs, and enhances cyber resilience, positioning NTT DATA and Palo Alto as leaders in advanced cybersecurity.

DigitalBridge Group has agreed to acquire UK-based data center developer Yondr Group, aiming to benefit from soaring AI-driven data center needs. With Big Tech’s growing investments in AI infrastructure, the acquisition strengthens DigitalBridge’s digital portfolio. Yondr will operate independently within DigitalBridge, with the deal set to close in early 2025. The financial terms remain undisclosed, and Mubadala’s stake in Yondr is yet to be clarified.

Webline-Services has introduced upgraded Cloud KVM hosting packages, now featuring 10 Gb uplink and NVMe storage for lightning-fast performance and reliability. Designed for high-traffic sites and data-heavy apps, these cost-effective solutions provide root access and seamless scalability, catering to modern hosting needs without breaking the bank. Businesses can now boost their online performance with this powerful, budget-friendly hosting upgrade.

Google has rolled out its AI Overviews feature—an information snapshot at the top of search results—to over 100 countries, reaching more than 1 billion monthly users. Now supporting multiple languages, AI Overviews also feature in-line links to boost website traffic. This global rollout follows Google’s adjustments to enhance accuracy and ad integration, signaling a broader evolution in AI-powered search.

Gartner projects global semiconductor revenue will reach $717 billion in 2025, with strong AI demand and a rebound in electronics production driving growth. Growing memory market needs and rising GPU sales for AI applications fuel this expansion, alongside surging HBM revenue. As the industry expands by 14%, DRAM and NAND sectors anticipate substantial gains, marking a transformative era for semiconductor innovation.

Google will expand its data center footprint in Lenoir, North Carolina, investing $600 million on a 60-acre site next to its existing campus. Supported by local tax incentives, the project will add 30 full-time jobs and enhance community resources. Partnering with the city for additional water capacity, Google enters a new growth phase in its 17-year presence in Caldwell County.

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