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AWS has pledged $8.3 billion to enhance its Asia-Pacific (Mumbai) Region, cementing Maharashtra’s status as a data center hub. Signed at the World Economic Forum 2025, the MoU highlights Maharashtra’s focus on tech innovation and job creation. AWS plans Local Zones in Chennai and Bengaluru, alongside its $6.95 billion Hyderabad investment, as part of a $12.7 billion India-wide cloud expansion strategy.
Scale Computing reported a remarkable 45% YoY software sales boost in 2024, fueled by ex-VMware customers seeking alternatives post-Broadcom acquisition. Its SC//Platform, offering up to 40% cost savings and 90% downtime reduction, drove a 350% jump in new customers in Q4. With innovative partner programs and a strategic 10ZiG collaboration, Scale Computing is positioning itself as a leading force in virtualization and edge computing solutions.
The Copilot key, introduced by Microsoft for AI shortcuts, is now getting Linux support in the upcoming 6.14 kernel. Thanks to Lenovo’s contribution, the key’s scancode will map to KEY_F23, enabling desktop environments to define its function. Linux users can now customize the key’s behavior, sparking excitement over its potential uses, from launching tools to triggering creative shortcuts tailored to open-source workflows.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissed Elon Musk’s assertion that the Stargate Project lacks funding, emphasizing its $100 billion initial investment. Backed by SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX, the venture will establish AI data centers for OpenAI. Altman labeled Musk’s comments as “wrong” and invited him to visit the first site already underway. Musk’s criticism comes amidst his leadership of rival firm xAI.
A LandGate white paper spotlights Georgia’s booming data center industry, home to 87 facilities with major players like Google and AWS. Atlanta’s hub thrives on tax incentives, renewable energy, and infrastructure, attracting $1.7 billion projects like Edge Energy’s. With 18 new developments and 10 expansions planned, Georgia now leads as a dynamic U.S. data center market, boasting 160+ MW in gross power capacity.
Chris Young, head of Microsoft’s M12 venture fund, has resigned after four impactful years. A former McAfee CEO, Young advanced Microsoft’s AI and data infrastructure investments, fostered innovation, and drove sustainability initiatives. Set to assist with the transition until March, he leaves behind a legacy of strategic partnerships and a stronger venture arm integrated into Microsoft’s business development. His next endeavor remains undisclosed.
