Application infrastructure stories

OVHcloud launches Veeam-based Backup Agent for Bare Metal servers, offering immutable offsite backups with no egress or licence fees.

Fastly’s edge cloud powers Layercake’s Streamcake to handle live streaming spikes, cutting origin load and boosting scale for major events.

SUBCO plans a sovereign APX East “express hypercable” linking Sydney and California by late 2028, promising the world’s longest continuous subsea link.

Edged wins Irving approval for a second 24 MW waterless AI data centre, promising high-density capacity without extra strain on water use.

Investors are shifting from AI software bets to GPUs and data centres, treating scarce compute capacity as long-term infrastructure.

SEON posts over 80% ARR growth, boosts API usage 250% and secures USD $80 million Series C to scale AI-powered fraud and AML platform.

OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada’s digital economy by 2026.

Index Engines’ CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.

Newo.ai and IONOS have launched a plug-and-play AI receptionist, promising SMEs 24/7 call handling, missed lead recovery and quick setup.

IP Fabric widens network assurance across on-prem, Azure and Google Cloud to close visibility gaps and cut risk in hybrid environments.

SIOS predicts high availability clustering will underpin secure hybrid clouds, disaster recovery and AI resilience strategies by 2026.

ReliaQuest warns BaoLoader and trust-based lures are surging, as attackers ditch zero-days for social engineering and valid certificates.

Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.

Five9 and Google Cloud unveil a joint AI-powered CX platform, unifying contact centre workflows and customer data across all channels.

Layercake’s Streamcake media orchestration platform is now available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, targeting broadcast and streaming workflows.

TCS teams with AMD to build sector-specific AI and GenAI tools, pairing chip power with services to move enterprises beyond pilots.

Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google’s Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.

The UK Ministry of Defence has deepened its Oracle cloud ties to modernise legacy systems, boost AI adoption and treat data as a core asset.

Tempo has hired Kevin Nanney as Chief Product Officer and Shams Chauthani as CTO to accelerate its adaptive strategic portfolio management push.

emma integrates IONOS Cloud into its platform, giving European organisations a sovereign multi-cloud option with unified cost and governance control.