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Microsoft’s Azure growth isn’t cause for concern, analysts say – but as it battles AWS and Google its ability to meet data center AI demands could become a problem
The big three cloud providers have posted largely strong growth despite a slight falter from Microsoft Azure, but experts have told ITPro that flagging cloud earnings are to be expected. All three hyperscalers recently delivered Q3 earnings results, with AWS posting a 19% increase in sales year-on-year to $27.5 billion. The Amazon-owned cloud provider clocked an operating income of $10.4…
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Malicious PyPI package with 37,000 downloads steals AWS keys
A malicious Python package named ‘fabrice’ has been present in the Python Package Index (PyPI) since 2021, stealing Amazon Web Services credentials from unsuspecting developers. According to application security company Socket, the package has been downloaded more than 37,000 times and executes platform-specific scripts for Windows and Linux. The large number of downloads is accounted by fabrice typosquatting the legitimate SSH remote server…
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AWS dealt major blow in nuclear-powered data center deal after regulators reject upgrade plans
US regulators have refused approval for an increase in the amount of energy set to be supplied to an Amazon data center directly connected to a nuclear power plant. Finding new energy sources has become increasingly necessary as hyperscalers like AWS seek to power the rise of AI. Because of that, in March, AWS shelled out $650 million in a…
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New AWS and Box collaboration brings AI models to enterprise content
Content management platform Box and AWS have announced an expanded strategic partnership to make leading AI models available directly through Box AI. Available now, Box Enterprise Plus customers can use Amazon Bedrock within Box AI to build new applications using Anthropic’s Claude and Amazon Titan foundation models. Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed service designed to equip customers with a…
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AWS, Azure auth keys found in Android and iOS apps used by millions
Multiple popular mobile applications for iOS and Android come with hardcoded, unencrypted credentials for cloud services like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, exposing user data and source code to security breaches. Exposing this type of credentials can easily lead to unauthorized access to storage buckets and databases with sensitive user data. Apart from this, an attacker could use…
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“There are other companies around”: AWS CEO Matt Garman says employees pushing back on RTO mandates should quit
Don’t want to return to the office? Amazon has a simple answer for employees refusing RTO mandates: quit. Matt Garman, chief executive of the tech giant’s cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), told staff at a meeting that they should look elsewhere for work if they didn’t think they could work in the office anymore. Amazon is one of a…
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Databricks expands AWS partnership to drive generative AI capabilities
Databricks has struck a new strategic collaboration agreement with AWS that the data and AI specialist said will accelerate the development of custom models built with Mosaic AI. Building on the pair’s existing collaboration, the expanded agreement will see Databricks leverage AWS Trainium chips to power its Mosaic AI model training and serving capabilities on AWS. In an announcement, the…
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The UK has ‘seismic’ AI potential, says AWS startup leader – but startups still need skills support
AI startups are in a critical position at the moment, with the potential to raise millions from investors buying into the hype around generative AI but also the challenge of standing out in a sea of AI-focused businesses. This is why startups often tie up with some of the largest companies in tech, either through accelerator schemes or public cloud…
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AWS extends data center equipment lifespans with reverse logistics plant in Dublin
Amazon has expanded its European recycling commitment with facilities in Dublin that work to repair data center hardware for reuse. The Irish facility is part of Amazon’s ‘re:Cycle Reverse Logistics’ program which also runs a facility in Pennsylvania, according to reporting from Data Center Dynamics. This reverse logistics site extends the life of data center hardware by dedicating its workforce…
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AWS cloud success: your route to results through a trusted partner
When it comes to choosing a public cloud provider, businesses can struggle to weigh up the pros and cons of one hyperscaler versus another. The final decision on which public cloud provider a business chooses normally hinges on three core factors: Cost, technology, and innovation. The perceived credibility of the provider’s cloud advisory services will also come into play. Whether…
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