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IBM to offer watsonx AI tools on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

6 days ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | Muhammad Zulhusni

IBM is expanding its AI efforts via an expanded collaboration with Oracle. The company will integrate its watsonx AI tools into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), with the aim of making it easier for businesses to run and manage AI agents in platforms. AI agents – software tools that perform tasks based on user input – are becoming more common in the workplace, with many firms looking to incorporate the technology into their operations to simplify tasks and reduce manual work.
Five cloud providers operating under strict data legislation

6 days ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | David Thomas

Data privacy laws are tightening, meaning businesses and global organisations need to be vigilant when choosing appropriate cloud provision for the workloads and storage needs. Certain regulations in different countries impose strict rules on how data is collected, processed and stored, and adherence to those policies and standards help ensure the proper management and security of data.
Huawei, Alibaba, Tencent: China’s cloud powerhouses target the Middle East

1 week ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | Muhammad Zulhusni

Chinese cloud providers are progressively expanding their presence in the Middle East, challenging the dominance of established US tech companies by aligning more closely with local government priorities and regulations. While Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Oracle have operated regional data centres for several years, companies like Huawei, Alibaba, and Tencent are gaining traction through targeted partnerships and services tailored to regional needs.
Amazon Cloud revenue misses estimates again as rivals pull ahead

1 week ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | Muhammad Zulhusni

Amazon’s first-quarter results showed a slower pace of growth in its AWS cloud computing business, compared to expectations and to recent gains reported by competitors. CNBC reported that AWS’s revenue increased 16.9% year over year to $29.27 billion, just under forecasts that predicted 17.4% growth and $30.9 billion in sales. The shortfall marked the slowest growth for AWS in five quarters.
Cloud growth brings new cybersecurity risks for Singapore businesses

1 week ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | Muhammad Zulhusni

Organisations in Singapore are reporting a sharp rise in cyberattacks and cybersecurity concerns, according to new research from Rubrik Zero Labs. In its latest report, The State of Data Security in 2025: A Distributed Crisis, Rubrik found that 91% of IT and security leaders experienced cyberattacks over the past year, highlighting growing concerns around hybrid cloud environments and data security.
Microsoft and Elon Musk’s xAI in talks to bring Grok to Azure

1 week ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | Muhammad Zulhusni

Microsoft is preparing to run Elon Musk’s Grok AI model on its cloud platform Azure, according to a source familiar with the company’s internal discussions, as reported by The Verge. Engineers at Microsoft have been directed to ready the company’s infrastructure in case a deal with Musk’s xAI moves forward. The Grok model would likely be added to Azure AI Foundry, a development platform that offers tools, pre-built models, and services for creating AI applications.
BNP Paribas expands IBM Cloud partnership to boost resilience

1 week ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | Muhammad Zulhusni

BNP Paribas is expanding its use of IBM Cloud, and has plans to dedicate a new section of its data centres to the platform by 2028. The move builds on a collaboration that began in 2019 when the bank began hosting IBM Cloud infrastructure on its facilities to support wider digital transformation efforts. The upcoming investment is designed to add system redundancy and improve resilience in services like payment systems, improve data security, and comply with regulations.
OpenAI expresses interest in acquiring Chrome amid antitrust trial

3 weeks ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | Muhammad Zulhusni

An OpenAI executive said the company would consider acquiring Google’s Chrome browser if regulators force Alphabet to sell it as part of efforts to boost competition in search, according to Reuters. Nick Turley, head of product for ChatGPT, made the comment during Google’s antitrust trial in Washington, where the US Department of Justice is pressing for broad measures to break Google’s dominance in online search.
CISA issues guidance amid unconfirmed Oracle Cloud breach

3 weeks ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | Muhammad Zulhusni

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging organisations and individuals to take precautions amid concerns about a potential compromise involving a legacy Oracle cloud environment. In an alert issued Wednesday, CISA acknowledged ongoing reports of suspicious activity targeting Oracle customers. While the full scope of the threat remains unclear, the agency flagged several risks, particularly around exposed or reused credentials.
Trade tensions prompt European firms to rethink cloud strategies

3 weeks ago | cloudcomputing-news.net | Muhammad Zulhusni

Amid rising global trade tensions, European companies are reassessing their cloud provider choices, weighing geopolitical risks alongside technical capabilities. According to OVHCloud CEO Benjamin Revcolevschi, these concerns are starting to shift from IT departments to boardrooms. “In the current geopolitical context, we are seeing a shift in the concerns of private companies and public organisations in Europe.