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Google rejected the DOJ’s recommendation to sell Chrome and spin off Android, offering a flexible plan instead. The company proposes maintaining search deals while granting platforms freedom to set different defaults and allowing Android manufacturers to preload multiple search engines. Google argues the DOJ’s approach could harm consumers and hinder innovation. Judge Amit Mehta will issue a final ruling in 2024.

A new ISG report reveals how supply chain disruptions and rising IT costs are reshaping Nordic cloud strategies. Enterprises prioritize hybrid and multicloud solutions, leveraging microservices for scalability and resilience. As sustainability gains urgency ahead of the EU’s 2025 CSRD directive, Nordic businesses balance economic challenges with long-term growth, turning to hyperscalers like AWS and Azure for adaptability in a rapidly evolving market.

Vultr, a leading independent cloud provider, has raised new funding led by AMD Ventures and LuminArx Capital at a $3.5 billion valuation. The capital will fuel Vultr’s global expansion and cloud GPU fleet growth, empowering businesses to scale AI applications. With 32 data centers across six continents, Vultr aims to challenge hyperscalers by delivering high-performance, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions worldwide.

GTT Communications now offers seamless connectivity to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) through FastConnect, empowering enterprises to access Oracle’s 150+ AI and cloud services. Leveraging GTT’s Envision platform, customers gain reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions for multicloud environments. This partnership simplifies cloud migration while boosting performance and innovation, enabling businesses to optimize Oracle’s powerful tools, including Autonomous Database, for accelerated growth.

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.