Microsoft is scrambling to fix a critical bug that’s preventing paid Microsoft 365 subscribers from downloading desktop apps like Word and Excel. The issue, stemming from a recent service update, fails the license verification process. A fix is in testing, but there’s no ETA for a rollout.
A new report warns that 11 planned hyperscale data centers in Scotland could require up to 3 gigawatts of power. That’s a staggering 75% of the country’s current peak electricity demand. The situation highlights the intense energy appetite of modern tech infrastructure.
ServiceNow is shelling out over a billion dollars to acquire identity management startup Veza. The goal is to give customers a secure way to deploy AI agents by controlling exactly what data they can access.
Salesforce reported strong Q3 earnings, with revenue hitting $10.3 billion. CEO Marc Benioff dismissed fears that AI would kill its core business, calling it a “false narrative,” and highlighted explosive growth for its Agentforce and Data Cloud products.
A new report from the London Assembly says the city’s electricity grid is already maxed out, delaying over 12,000 homes. With AI datacenter demand set to grow up to 600%, planners are scrambling for a fix.
Singapore is officially reopening its doors to new data centers after a multi-year moratorium. The government is calling for proposals to develop at least 200MW of capacity, but with a major catch: a heavy focus on green energy and efficiency.
The cost to insure Oracle’s debt against default has surged to its highest level since 2022. Wall Street is worried the company’s aggressive AI infrastructure spending is creating a dangerous funding gap.
Equinix is planning a major expansion in Dallas with two new data centers costing over $836 million combined. The facilities will replace a former publishing company site and add significant capacity to the region’s digital infrastructure. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 and continue thro
AWS is rolling out a DNS resiliency feature specifically for its US East region, which has been the source of numerous service disruptions. The enhancement guarantees key DNS control plane APIs will remain available within 60 minutes during regional outages, allowing customers to redirect traffic to
Alibaba Cloud is struggling to deploy servers fast enough to meet exploding AI demand, forcing strategic customer prioritization. The company’s $5.6 billion quarterly revenue reflects 34% growth, but supply chain bottlenecks are creating a two-to-three year shortage outlook. CEO Eddie Wu suggests th
