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Akamai targets cloud computing’s middle ground with Connected Cloud

The prominent CDN (content delivery network) provider announced a range of data center build-outs as well as new cloud egress pricing and regulatory compliance plans.

Feb 14, 2023 2 mins

Cloud Computing Compliance Edge Computing

VMware ESXi server ransomware evolves, after recovery script released

The FBI and CISA have released a recovery script for the global ESXiArgs ransomware campaign targeting VMware ESXi servers, but the ransomware has since been updated to elude former attempts at remediation.

Feb 9, 2023 4 mins

Ransomware Security Servers

Hard-drive failure rates tied to age in latest Backblaze analysis

Hardware durability metrics are drawn from the cloud storage provider’s portfolio of more than 230,000 hard drives under management.

Feb 7, 2023 3 mins

Cloud Storage Data Center Enterprise Storage

IBM denies suggestion that AIX being deprioritized

IBM says its roadmap for AIX development and new features runs through 2030, countering a published commentary.

Feb 6, 2023 3 mins

Data Center Operating Systems Servers

Oracle to invest $1.5 billion in Saudi Arabia to expand cloud capacity

The planned investment with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology will result in Oracle expanding its existing cloud region in Jeddah and opening a new one in Riyadh.

Feb 6, 2023 2 mins

Cloud Computing Data Center Oracle

What is a virtual network

Virtual networks power cloud computing, VPNs and virtual LANs

Feb 2, 2023 6 mins

Cloud Computing Network Switches Virtualization

AMD issues firmware fixes for Epyc, Ryzen processors

AMD issued 31 alerts covering client and desktop that allow for a BIOS attack.

Feb 1, 2023 2 mins

Servers

Startup ECL promises off-the-grid green data centers

ECL says its hydrogen fuel cells will provide electricity to power its data centers and produce enough water to cool the servers.

Jan 31, 2023 3 mins

Data Center

Juniper targets data-center automation with Apstra update

Apstra intent-based networking software from Juniper gains new configuration capabilities, multivendor support and improved environmental analytics.

Jan 25, 2023 3 mins

Data Center Juniper Networks Networking

Melbourne home to AWS’ second region in Australia

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is expected to support more than 2,500 new jobs with the opening of the Melbourne region, and is planning to invest an additional $4.5 billion in Australia by 2037.

Jan 24, 2023 3 mins

Amazon Web Services Data Center