Google Cloud has appointed Maureen Costello as VP for the UK, Ireland, and Sub-Saharan Africa. A former Microsoft and Accenture leader, Costello will focus on advancing AI, data analytics, and sustainability. Her hiring coincides with the UK Competition Markets Authority’s cloud services probe, where Google positions itself against AWS and Microsoft. Costello aims to drive transformation and build on Google Cloud’s recent partnerships with BT and Vodafone.
Billionaire Hussain Sajwani’s DAMAC Properties is investing $20 billion in U.S. data centers, targeting states like Texas and Michigan. This marks DAMAC’s entry into the U.S. market, expanding its global EDGNEX portfolio to fuel AI innovation. Focused on meeting surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure, the project leverages competitive energy costs and skilled labor across the Sun Belt and Midwest regions.
