Cloud Computing

Denodo Expands AWS Integrations to Support Agentic AI with Trusted Data Access
Denodo announced new integrations with AWS services including SageMaker, Bedrock AgentCore, and Quick to enable secure, governed data access for agentic AI across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

du Launches National Hypercloud Huawei Edition for Chinese Enterprises in UAE
du launches National Hypercloud Huawei Edition, a sovereign cloud platform purpose-built for Chinese enterprises and EV manufacturers expanding into the UAE with local data hosting and regulatory compliance.

Anthropic Seals $1.8 Billion Computing Deal With Akamai
Anthropic secures $1.8 billion computing deal with Akamai Technologies, marking the largest agreement in Akamai’s history. The arrangement supports scaling demands as the company pursues $50 billion funding at a $900 billion valuation.

Nutanix Expands Cloud Platform With AI and Sovereign Control Capabilities
Nutanix announced new capabilities for its Cloud Platform including AI infrastructure support, expanded storage features, and sovereign cloud controls. The updates address growing demand for flexible infrastructure as organizations modernize and manage complex cloud environments.

Huawei Cloud Appoints GAPP as Official Distributor in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Cloud Saudi Arabia appoints GAPP as official distributor, bringing AI and cloud solutions to Saudi enterprises with Class C compliance certification and disaster recovery capabilities.

IBM and Aramco Announce AI and Industrial Innovation Collaboration
IBM and Aramco announced a collaboration to explore artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced technologies in industrial applications. The partnership builds on nearly 80 years of working together since 1947.

Saudi Arabia Launches Free AI and Cloud Computing Training Program for 20,000 Professionals
Saudi Arabia and Amazon Web Services launched a free online training program targeting 20,000 professionals in artificial intelligence and cloud computing, supporting national digital workforce development under Vision 2030.

Nutanix Expands Service Provider Tools with Multitenant Cloud Capabilities
Nutanix expands service provider capabilities with multitenant cloud functionality and migration support from VMware, available in second half of 2026.

Manus Launches Cloud Computer for Always-On Applications
Manus launches Cloud Computer Manus, enabling 24/7 application operation without writing code. Users can deploy bots, databases, and open-source tools through web and mobile interfaces.

OpenAI and AWS Launch Bedrock Managed Agents for Enterprise AI Workflows
OpenAI and AWS unveiled Bedrock Managed Agents, integrating frontier models with enterprise-grade runtime controls for cloud-based AI agent deployment. The managed service eliminates custom engineering for enterprises building autonomous workflows within AWS infrastructure.

Meta Signs Agreement with AWS to Deploy Graviton Processors at Scale
Meta expands partnership with AWS to deploy tens of millions of Graviton processors for CPU-intensive agentic AI workloads, making Meta one of the world’s largest Graviton customers.

Open Accelerator Joins Google for Startups Cloud Program
The Open Accelerator partners with Google for Startups Cloud Program to provide early-stage AI founders access to cloud credits, expert training, and enterprise-grade resources. The initiative aims to transform prototypes into production-ready, secure, and compliant solutions.

Google Cloud Unveils Next-Generation Data Lakehouse for AI Agents
Google Cloud launches a next-generation data lakehouse combining Apache Iceberg storage with cross-cloud interoperability and AI-powered context for enterprise agents. The platform promises 117% ROI with payback in under six months.

Nutanix Agentic AI Expands With Multitenant Capabilities for Neocloud Providers
Nutanix Agentic AI gains multitenant capabilities and enhanced cloud management tools to help neocloud providers deliver secure, scalable AI services. New features arrive in H2 2026.

Vodafone Oman and Red Hat Partner to Unify IT Infrastructure Ahead of 2028 Cloud Target
Vodafone Oman and Red Hat are consolidating the operator’s IT infrastructure on Red Hat OpenShift, targeting 100% cloud-native production workloads by 2028 to cut costs and support 5G growth.

ZTE Intelligent Computing Solutions Take Center Stage at CloudFest 2026 in Germany
ZTE presented end-to-end intelligent computing solutions at CloudFest 2026 in Germany, reporting over 200% growth in server and storage revenue in 2025 and ranking eighth globally in server shipments.

National Geographic Society Partners with AWS to Digitize 15 Petabytes of Historic Media Archives
The National Geographic Society and AWS announced a partnership to migrate nearly 15 petabytes of historic media archives to a new AI-powered cloud platform, preserving 138 years of exploration content.

AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted Again by Drone Activity Amid Middle East Conflict
Amazon confirmed its AWS Bahrain region was disrupted by drone activity on March 23, 2026, the second such incident this month amid the Middle East conflict.

Alibaba Plans Major Restructuring to Sharpen Focus on AI and Profitability
Alibaba is planning a major restructuring to prioritize artificial intelligence and improve profitability, according to a Bloomberg report from March 16, 2026.

RunPod AI Infrastructure: What the Reality Looks Like for Developers
RunPod AI infrastructure offers GPU cloud services on a pay-per-second model, targeting developers and small teams running machine learning workloads at lower cost than major cloud providers.

ZTE, Intel, Red Hat, StarHub, and Whale Cloud Discuss Autonomous Networks and AI at MWC Barcelona 2026
ZTE hosted a panel at MWC Barcelona 2026 with Intel, Red Hat, StarHub, and Whale Cloud to discuss the convergence of AI, AIOps, and cloud in building autonomous networks.

Infobip Opens New Data Center in Saudi Arabia to Support AI and Digital Sovereignty
Infobip launched a new data center in Saudi Arabia on March 6, 2026, enabling local AI application deployment and supporting national data sovereignty requirements.
