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Technology Microsoft Q4 Results: Azure Tops $100 Billion as AI Growth Helps Beat Earnings Estimates
Microsoft reported Q4 revenue of $90 billion, an 18% increase, beating analyst estimates. Azure revenue surpassed $100 billion for the first time, and Microsoft 365 Copilot reached over 30 million paid seats, signaling strong returns from AI investments.
Technology AWS Billing Glitch Shows Customers Erroneous Fees of Up to $7.1 Trillion
A global billing glitch in Amazon Web Services displayed incorrect estimated charges to customers, with some seeing fees in the billions and trillions. The root cause was an issue with the estimated billing computation subsystem, which AWS is now rolling back. The issue is expected to be resolved by the weekend.
Technology Microsoft Emissions Jump 25% as AI Data Center Expansion Fuels Greenhouse Gas Rise
Microsoft’s greenhouse gas emissions rose 25% in the last fiscal year, driven primarily by data center expansion for AI workloads. The company matched 100% of electricity with carbon-free sources but has signed new fossil-fuel-powered deals. Google and Amazon reported similar double-digit increases, highlighting the sustainability challenge of the AI race.
UP Data Center Policy 2026 Sends Strong Signal to Market, Experts Say, Focusing on AI, GPU, and Sustainability
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the Data Center Policy-2026, aiming to develop the state as a green and AI-ready data center hub with an additional 2 GW capacity. Experts highlight the policy's focus on GPU infrastructure, sustainability, and regional incentives for Bundelkhand and Purvanchal, targeting over ₹2 lakh crore investment and 50,000 indirect jobs.
Technology UK Apple iCloud class action case by Which? given green light to proceed to trial
A class action lawsuit against Apple by consumer group Which? has been given the green light by the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal. The claim, which could see 40 million iCloud users receive around £77 each, alleges Apple locked customers into its cloud service and overcharged them. The case is expected to go to trial in October 2028.
IoT-Zoo: Container-Based Framework for Reproducible IoT Traffic Capture and Heterogeneous Device Profiles
Researchers present IoT-Zoo, a container-based testbed built on Containernet to support reproducible experimentation with heterogeneous IoT device profiles. The framework automates deployment of multi-domain scenarios, uses real protocols like MQTT and RTSP, and provides single-command provisioning with automated PCAP traffic capture.
Business Salesforce Acquires Customer Service AI Firm Fin for $3.6 Billion
Salesforce announced a $3.6 billion acquisition of Fin, the AI-first customer service company formerly known as Intercom. The deal adds Fin's proprietary Apex model and AI agents that resolve 76% of customer queries, complementing Salesforce's Agentforce platform which generates $1.2 billion in annual recurring revenue. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close by Q4 2026.
Technology US Government Quietly Lets Federal Data Center Regulation Expire Without Replacement
The US government plans to let the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) expire this fall without a replacement, according to WIRED sources. The rule sets standards for federal data center usage and operations, and its expiration comes amid surging demand for data centers to power AI. Neither Congress nor the Trump administration has a plan to extend or replace the regulation, worrying current and former government workers.
Technology Google Cloud Accused of Suspending Major Customer Without Warning, Causing Hours-Long Outage
Google Cloud abruptly suspended PaaS company Railway's account on May 19, 2026, triggering an eight-hour outage that affected all Railway workloads across multiple clouds. Railway, which hosts over 10 million services for three million users, criticized Google's lack of warning and acknowledged its own technical dependency on GCP as the root cause. The incident underscores the risks of single-cloud reliance for global digital infrastructure.
Technology Crusoe Pauses Wyoming Data Center After Google Backs Out
Crusoe has paused development of a massive 1.8GW data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, after key customer Google raised concerns about cost and construction time. The project may proceed without Crusoe as Black Hills Corp moves forward, and Crusoe's interest in the site is likely to be bought out by development partners.
Technology Cloud outages are becoming the 'new normal' – is your business prepared?
Cloud outages are increasingly common and costly, with 45 critical interruptions totaling over 150 hours in 2025. Enterprises must move beyond one-off disaster planning to ongoing strategic risk management, using local backups, regional distribution, or multi-cloud setups to maintain operations during downtime.
Technology Meta Partners with RIL for AI Data Centre in India
Meta has partnered with Reliance Industries to establish a 168-megawatt AI data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This collaboration marks Meta's first AI data centre deal in India, highlighting the country's growing appeal for AI infrastructure investments.
Technology UK Firms' Multi-Cloud Strategies May Increase Risk
UK businesses adopting multi-cloud strategies may face increased risks due to ineffective implementation. The reliance on single-cloud solutions can lead to vulnerabilities during outages, highlighting the need for robust disaster recovery plans.
Technology Seattle Nears Approval of Data Center Moratorium
Seattle's City Council has approved a year-long moratorium on new large data centers, pending the mayor's signature. This decision aims to address concerns over electricity, water usage, and noise pollution. The ban primarily affects developers, as major tech companies do not operate data centers within the city.
Technology US States Push Back Against Data Center Expansion
As data centers proliferate, several US states and local governments are pushing back against new constructions due to environmental and community concerns. New York leads with a proposed moratorium, while local bans gain traction.
Technology Meta's $115M Initiative to Train Data Center Builders
Meta has launched America's Workforce Academy, a $115 million initiative to train Americans for data center construction roles. The program offers free five-week courses with employment opportunities and industry-recognized certifications.
Technology Data Center Boom Pressures Construction to Digitize
The rapid expansion of data centers is pushing the construction industry to embrace digital transformation. With labor shortages and rising material costs, technology adoption in preconstruction phases is crucial to meet demand.
Technology AirTrunk's $30bn India Data Centre Investment Boosts AI Growth
AirTrunk has announced a $30 billion investment to develop 5GW of data centre capacity in India by 2030. This move positions India as a key player in global AI and cloud infrastructure, supported by government initiatives and a skilled workforce.