G42 has joined Vietnam’s FPT Corporation and Viet Thai Group in a plan to invest up to $1 billion in national-scale cloud and AI infrastructure. The partners will develop three data centres to support sovereign cloud, AI workloads, and high-performance computing. The initiative reflects Vietnam’s ambition to strengthen data sovereignty and position itself as a Southeast Asia AI and cloud hub.
Microsoft will open its Saudi Arabia East cloud region in Q4 2026, bringing three availability zones online in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. The move strengthens Microsoft’s Middle East cloud footprint as regional demand for AI infrastructure and data residency grows. The launch follows earlier sovereign-cloud discussions with Saudi partners and positions the company alongside AWS, Google, and Oracle in the market.
The European Commission has approved Google’s $32 billion acquisition of cloud security platform Wiz, concluding the deal raises no competition concerns within the European Economic Area. The clearance removes a major regulatory hurdle and allows Google to deepen its cybersecurity and cloud computing portfolio, as competition intensifies around enterprise cloud protection and multi-cloud risk management.
Oxide has secured fresh funding to advance its rack-scale Oxide Cloud Computer, a system designed to bring hyperscaler-style cloud automation into enterprise data centers. By combining purpose-built hardware with open-source software, the company targets organizations seeking on-prem cloud performance, control, and long-term infrastructure stability. The investment supports expanded production and reinforces demand for sovereign, API-driven computing environments.
CloudZero has earned the AWS AI Competency, recognizing its role in helping enterprises track and optimize AI infrastructure costs on Amazon Web Services. As AI workloads expand, the company focuses on linking cloud and generative AI spending to measurable business outcomes. Its platform provides real-time cost visibility, supporting FinOps teams as AI becomes a growing share of enterprise cloud budgets.
GratisVPS.net has launched a free VPS hosting platform aimed at students, developers, and IT professionals seeking hands-on server access without subscription fees. The service offers instant provisioning, full root control, and support for multiple Linux distributions, enabling web testing, VPN setup, and development projects. Unlike short-term trials, the platform provides ongoing access to virtual private servers for practical learning and experimentation.
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