Cloud provider stories

Unicorns beat Global 2000 on core domain security, yet weak registry locks and scant DNS redundancy leave major gaps in cyber defences.

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

Hetzner has launched its GEX131 GPU server with Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell and Intel Xeon Gold, aimed at AI and 3D workloads.

Leaseweb appoints Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and its sovereign-by-design hybrid cloud push.

In 2026, enterprises will prioritise resilience, sovereignty and cost control in cloud computing, embracing multi-cloud and hybrid strategies for growth and security.

NAKIVO's EMEA revenue rose 29% in Q3 2025, led by new customers and partners, as global operations and product support expand rapidly.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signalled plans to launch an AI cloud platform, aiming to rival AWS, Azure and Google Cloud in offering computing power.

Snowflake partners with USA Bobsled/Skeleton to use AI and data analytics, boosting athlete support and sled tech ahead of Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.

The EU Data Act aims to boost innovation and fairness by ensuring transparent, secure data sharing while maintaining strong governance across industries.

Macquarie Cloud Services has been named Australia’s top workplace for the second year running in the 30 to 99 employee category by Great Place to Work.

Data Army wins Snowflake ANZ Partner of the Year for Industry Solutions, recognised for proptech data solutions and AI-driven business value creation.

Kiwibank, MATTR, and Deloitte will adopt the new AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, enhancing cloud services and data sovereignty locally.

Red Hat and Oracle expand their hybrid cloud partnership, launching Red Hat OpenShift on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with enhanced enterprise application support.

Vultr has become the first cloud provider to deploy AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs at its Chicago data centre, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses.

Kelsey Hightower, renowned for his contributions to Kubernetes, has joined Civo's board, aiming to enhance its private cloud and AI innovations.

AnswerRocket, an Atlanta-based analytics firm, has announced support for Gemini and Anthropic Claude LLMs, empowering customers to choose models suiting their business needs.

Oracle revolutionises cloud security with the launch of OCI Zero Trust Packet Routing, decoupling network security from architecture to prevent unauthorised data access.

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to increased costs and operational hurdles for nearly 70% of users, pushing many to consider alternative cloud providers.

Recent Genetec survey reveals a rising awareness of cyber threats targeting physical security systems, sparking increased investment in cybersecurity resources and protocols.