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A network configuration change in Azure’s East US 2 zone disrupted services like Databricks, SQL Managed Instances, and PowerBI, impacting connectivity and performance. Microsoft rerouted traffic to reduce the outage’s effect and restored three critical storage partitions by January 10. Despite progress, some services still show intermittent errors. The company urges customers to activate disaster recovery plans and continues providing hourly updates to restore full functionality.

Amazon has joined Meta and Microsoft in reducing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A memo from HR executive Candi Castleberry cites a focus on proven outcomes and fostering inclusivity as reasons for winding down outdated programs. The tech industry’s pullback on DEI efforts reflects evolving strategies and anticipates potential political challenges in the coming years.

Set for February 5-6 at Olympia London, the Cloud Transformation Conference will host 7,000+ attendees exploring hybrid cloud strategies, DevSecOps, and AI-powered solutions. With keynote insights from leaders at Unilever, Tesco, and Lloyd’s Banking Group, this event offers interactive panels, networking zones, and co-located conferences on AI, IoT, and sustainability tech—delivering a comprehensive IT transformation experience.

Montana’s Senate Bill 32, introduced by Senator Jeremy Trebas, seeks to increase data center property taxes from 0.9% to 1.5% of market value starting in 2026. Despite the state’s modest data center footprint, its favorable climate, affordable land, and strategic location position it as a promising hub for expansion. Recent energy deals with Atlas Power and others signal growing interest in Montana’s emerging data center market.

365 Data Centers and InterServer have announced a strategic partnership to expand their IT infrastructure footprint in New Jersey. Leveraging 365’s robust colocation facilities and InterServer’s expertise in bare-metal and cloud solutions, the collaboration targets growing demand in this key data center hub. The partnership aims to deliver scalable, high-performance IT services to businesses, capitalizing on New Jersey’s strategic location and connectivity.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a refreshed Local Zone Edge location in New York City, enhancing support for latency-sensitive applications. Offering advanced compute instances, storage options, and services like Amazon ECS and EKS, the new us-east-1-nyc-2a Zone replaces the 2021 Local Zone. Located in New Jersey and linked to AWS’s Virginia region, this upgrade reflects AWS’s global push for next-gen Local Zones.

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