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Cloud Computing
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.
Technology Why UK data sovereignty is the next competitive advantage for digital industries
A poll of 3,700 senior leaders across 21 countries reveals 75% are increasingly concerned about geopolitical risks of storing data with global cloud providers. The UK's Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and sovereign cloud solutions aim to restore control, but cyber incidents remain the top global risk in 2025, costing the UK £27 billion annually.
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 Amazon signs multibillion-dollar deal with Corning for next-gen data center fiber optic cables
Amazon announced a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning to supply fiber optic cables and networking components for its data centers, driven by AI demand. The deal is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs in addition to 1,000 jobs at Corning's North Carolina facilities. AWS CEO Matt Garman emphasized the investment in American manufacturing and workforce training.
Technology Lovable Signs Multiyear Google Cloud Deal to Boost AI Usage Fivefold, Source Says
Lovable, a fast-growing AI coding startup, announced an expanded multiyear collaboration with Google Cloud, increasing its cloud usage fivefold including AI. The deal provides expanded access to Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini models, and integrates security from Wiz. Lovable has crossed $400M in annualized revenue with 146 employees and is used by more than half of Fortune 500 companies.
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 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.