As global data center spending surges past $466 billion, ADCC West 2025 in Salt Lake City will bring industry leaders together to address AI-driven infrastructure, power constraints, and sustainable construction. Experts from Microsoft, Google, and Compass Datacenters will share insights on accelerating build times, optimizing energy use, and meeting next-gen computing demands in an era of rapid expansion.
Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported version of Office, restricting features in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint while requiring OneDrive for saving files. Users see persistent banner ads, including muted videos. The company denies immediate launch plans but continues experimenting, signaling a potential shift in Office’s monetization strategy. With fewer features and mandatory cloud storage, Microsoft appears to be nudging users toward paid subscriptions.
