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NTT DATA has announced its acquisition of Niveus Solutions, adding 1,000 Google Cloud experts to its team. This move solidifies NTT DATA as a leading GCP integrator, enhancing its ability to deliver AI-driven, industry-specific cloud solutions. With global cloud spending projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2027, this acquisition positions NTT DATA to redefine digital transformation across key sectors. Transaction closure is expected within 60 days.

The FTC has launched an antitrust probe into Microsoft, focusing on its bundling of cloud, AI, and cybersecurity products with Office tools. The investigation, following similar actions against Amazon and Meta, questions Microsoft’s market dominance tactics. With FTC Chair Lina Khan likely exiting under a Trump administration, the future of Big Tech scrutiny hangs in the balance. The case could reshape industry competition strategies.

Verisign extends its .com domain contract with ICANN for six years, maintaining 2025-2026 prices at $10.26 annually but allowing up to 7% price hikes from 2027 onward. This could raise wholesale costs to $13.42 by 2030, impacting domain owners managing multiple sites. Businesses can lock in current rates through early renewals or explore alternative domains to navigate the rising costs effectively.

Amazon Web Services partners with SSAB to use HYBRIT-produced fossil-free steel in its Swedish data centers, marking a breakthrough in decarbonized infrastructure. Leveraging hydrogen-based steel production, AWS’s collaboration showcases a commitment to net-zero carbon goals by 2040 while setting a new sustainability standard for the data center industry. This initiative underscores the potential of innovative partnerships in tackling global emissions challenges.

NetApp partners with Vultr Cloud Alliance, integrating its ONTAP platform with Vultr’s global infrastructure to optimize AI and cloud operations. The collaboration enhances scalability, data management, and compliance, empowering industries like healthcare, finance, and media. Offering hybrid multicloud flexibility, this partnership ensures cost-effective AI deployment without vendor lock-in, supporting innovation across diverse sectors.

Spectro Cloud raised $75M in Series C funding, led by Goldman Sachs, to expand its Kubernetes management solutions for multi-cluster and edge environments. CEO Tenry Fu highlighted the company’s commitment to simplifying Kubernetes adoption across diverse infrastructures. With triple-digit annual revenue growth and a focus on edge computing and AI inference, Spectro Cloud continues to lead advancements in cloud-native technologies.

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