Cloud Services and Providers – Overview and Latest News

Tencent has reshaped its AI stack by using DeepSeek models, achieving more with fewer GPUs and responding to growing pressure on chip supply chains.

Microsoft has passed on a $12B option with CoreWeave, allowing OpenAI to secure an $11.9B contract for GPU cloud services ahead of CoreWeave’s IPO.

A new phishing campaign tricks Mac users with fake security alerts, stealing Apple ID credentials.

Nvidia has committed billions to U.S. chip production over four years, aiming to reduce reliance on overseas suppliers amid AI demand and geopolitical risks.

Google plans to acquire cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security offerings and compete with AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Apple has challenged the UK government’s order to provide access to encrypted iCloud data, arguing it compromises global privacy and security.

Microsoft has introduced auto-scaling, snapshot support, and CRC protection in Azure Elastic SAN, offering businesses greater flexibility and security in cloud storage.

The FTC has expanded its antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on AI partnerships and cloud licensing practices that could limit competition.

Microsoft has set May 27, 2025, as the retirement date for its Remote Desktop app, emphasizing the need for users to shift to the Windows App for future access.

OpenAI has entered a $11.9 billion partnership with CoreWeave to expand its AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on Microsoft.

Microsoft has scaled back its commitments with CoreWeave, affecting the cloud provider’s reliance on the tech giant just before its planned $4 billion IPO.

Microsoft has introduced Dragon Copilot, an AI-powered voice assistant designed to automate medical documentation and reduce administrative work for doctors.

Microsoft OneDrive users are facing a persistent issue where shared folders no longer sync locally, appearing as web links instead. Microsoft has yet to respond to the widespread complaints.

CISA has added Microsoft Partner Center and Zimbra vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, confirming active cyberattacks on both platforms.

Microsoft has completed its EU Data Boundary, ensuring that all cloud data from European customers is stored and processed entirely within the EU and EFTA regions.

Meta is reportedly planning a $200 billion AI data center expansion to strengthen its computing power.

OpenAI isreducing reliance on Microsoft’s Azure infrastructure after securing a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.

Microsoft is pulling back on its AI infrastructure expansion, canceling multiple data center leases and halting construction of a $3.3 billion AI facility in Wisconsin.

Microsoft has launched Azure AI Agent Service in public preview, enabling businesses to automate workflows with AI agents that integrate with enterprise applications.

The UK has issued a legal order demanding Apple create an iCloud backdoor, sparking privacy and encryption debates worldwide.

Alphabet’s massive AI spending has shaken financial markets as analysts question whether its $75 billion AI investment in 2025 will generate long-term profits.

Google has removed its AI ban on military and surveillance applications, marking a shift in its ethical stance amid growing national security concerns.

The addition of DeepSeek R1 to Microsoft’s AI platform has intensified scrutiny over AI ethics and whether OpenAI’s proprietary data has been used without authorization.

AWS and Microsoft have been accused by the CMA of creating obstacles for competitors in the UK’s growing cloud services sector, costing businesses millions annually.

Cybersecurity experts warn that Microsoft’s OneDrive Offline Mode leaves sensitive OCR data vulnerable in unprotected local databases.

Microsoft joins CISPE, a coalition of European cloud service providers, aligning on EU cloud migration initiatives.

The FTC has raised antitrust concerns over Microsoft’s $13 billion OpenAI partnership, alongside Amazon and Google’s deals with Anthropic, highlighting risks to competition.

Microsoft 365 users worldwide are locked out of services like Teams and Outlook due to a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) outage affecting key applications.

Microsoft has taken legal steps against individuals accused of using stolen credentials to exploit Azure OpenAI and generate harmful content.

Amazon is strengthening its AI and cloud strategy with a $11 billion data center expansion in Georgia, promising jobs and sustainable energy initiatives.