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Rackspace Technology and AWS have deepened their partnership through a Strategic Collaboration Agreement, focusing on migration, modernization, and AI-driven cloud services. With new tools like the Rackspace Rapid Migration Offer (RRMO) and FAIR, Rackspace aims to simplify cloud transitions and generative AI adoption, supporting client transformations worldwide. Future AI solutions on AWS Marketplace further underscore Rackspace’s commitment to scalable, data-driven cloud innovations.

Konecta partners with Google Cloud to enhance its customer experience solutions through AI, automation, and cloud capabilities. This collaboration will transition Konecta’s global workforce to Google Workspace, certifying 500 engineers in Google technologies, and deploying Google Cloud’s Customer Engagement Suite. Together, they’ll boost client services with AI agents and tailored customer interactions, empowering businesses to transform customer experience digitally.

To meet growing demand for generative AI and cloud migrations, Amazon’s AWS plans a massive $75 billion capital expenditure this year. CEO Andy Jassy highlights that major enterprises are rapidly adopting cloud and AI applications, prompting AWS to expand its infrastructure significantly. With Q3 operating profits up by 50%, AWS is advancing its growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.

 

GoDaddy’s Q3 2024 results reveal a 7% revenue increase to $1.15 billion, driven by a 16% boost in its Applications & Commerce division. Net income also surged by 45% to $190.5 million, with free cash flow up 29%. Despite challenges in its domain aftermarket segment, GoDaddy’s growth-focused strategy and innovative Airo platform keep it at the forefront of digital business solutions.

Aviatrix has launched innovative features, including Hybrid Cloud Transit and an enhanced Distributed Cloud Firewall, to address security gaps in cloud egress and hybrid-cloud connectivity. Designed to simplify cloud network architecture, Aviatrix’s solutions empower enterprises with advanced threat intelligence, encryption, and secure global connectivity—essential for today’s cloud-first businesses seeking agility, security, and reduced complexity in their cloud infrastructure.

Over 500 Amazon employees sent a letter to AWS CEO Matt Garman, protesting the company’s upcoming 2025 full return-to-office mandate. The employees voiced disappointment in what they called a “non-data driven” rationale for the policy, countering Garman’s assertion that most workers supported the move. Despite objections, AWS leadership appears firm on its in-office requirement.

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