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Microsoft and BlackRock have teamed up with Elon Musk’s xAI to develop $30 billion in AI data centers and energy projects. The AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) aims to accelerate AI infrastructure expansion, with Nvidia joining as a technical adviser. As AI demand soars, the initiative will focus on large-scale investments, with energy giants NextEra and GE Vernova collaborating to power next-gen AI-driven facilities.

MSI has launched advanced server platforms engineered to enhance cloud computing and AI workloads. The ORv3 and DC-MHS servers provide modular, high-density solutions, while the NVIDIA MGX AI Server delivers exceptional computational power. Featuring AMD EPYC 9005 and Intel Xeon 6 processors, these innovations boost scalability, efficiency, and performance, enabling enterprises and hyperscalers to lead in the evolving cloud and AI era.

Hetzner, a leading European hosting provider, has partnered with Nokia to upgrade its network backbone and data center infrastructure. The deployment, already live in Germany and Finland, will expand across Europe, enhancing scalability, automation, and energy efficiency. Nokia’s carrier-grade routing technology will improve performance and reliability while reducing operational complexity. This move reinforces Hetzner’s commitment to high-performance hosting and seamless digital experiences.

Microsoft’s Outlook web users faced a widespread outage on March 19, blocking access to Exchange Online mailboxes. The issue stemmed from a recent infrastructure change, which Microsoft quickly reversed to restore service. This marks another disruption in a series of cloud-related outages, raising concerns about testing protocols before deployment. IT administrators bore the brunt of the issue, left with little recourse but to escalate support tickets.

Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has partnered with Oracle to deploy an air-gapped Oracle Cloud Isolated Region, enhancing the digital infrastructure of the Ministry of Defense and the Singapore Armed Forces. This sovereign cloud will support AI-powered defense operations and modernize critical Command and Control systems, ensuring top-tier security, scalability, and performance for Singapore’s defense technology ecosystem.

Abu Dhabi is teaming up with Microsoft and Core42 to develop a sovereign cloud, capable of handling 11 million daily digital interactions. The initiative, part of a $3.54 billion digital strategy, aims to automate 100% of government processes. Powered by Microsoft Azure and G42’s AI expertise, the project sets a global benchmark for AI-driven governance and data sovereignty in the UAE.

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