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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new cloud region in Malaysia, fueling AI and data center growth across Asia-Pacific. This $6.2 billion investment will boost Malaysia’s economy by $12.1 billion and create 3,500 jobs annually through 2038. The expansion highlights Malaysia’s growing importance in the tech industry.
Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom have launched a co-engineered private and hybrid cloud platform, designed to tackle AI-driven data growth while slashing costs and carbon footprints. This new solution integrates Hitachi’s Unified Compute Platform with VMware Cloud Foundation, offering advanced automation, scalability, and sustainability—essential for businesses navigating the evolving challenges of AI and hybrid cloud environments.
Meta has teamed up with Sage Geosystems to power its data centers with geothermal energy, aiming to add 150MW of carbon-free power by 2027. Leveraging Sage’s cutting-edge Geopressured Geothermal System, this partnership marks a significant move in the clean energy transition, demonstrating how tech giants can drive sustainable innovation in energy production. The first phase will be operational east of the Rockies.
Google has introduced a new method for replying to emails in Gmail on Android devices. Users can now simply scroll to the end of an email, tap the text box to compose their response, and hit the send icon to dispatch their reply, as per a recent official blog post. Currently available for personal accounts and on Android, with plans to bring this functionality to iOS devices later in the year.
WebPros has acquired SocialBee, a top social media management platform. This strategic move will enhance SocialBee’s capabilities and expand its global reach. CEO Ovi Negrean views this acquisition as a key growth opportunity. Soon, SocialBee’s tools will be available through WebPros’ hosting partners, offering more robust solutions to businesses worldwide.
Spark New Zealand plans to invest NZ$1 billion in data centers over the next 5-7 years to meet rising demand from AI and cloud services. The company, which currently holds 25% of the market, aims to expand its capacity by 118 MW. Spark projects a 70-80% profit margin and expects a 10-15% return on investment. Despite a 54% increase in data center revenue, group net income fell 21% due to soft economic conditions.
