Google Cloud will end data transfer fees for users who switch to other cloud providers.
EU Data Act regulations aim to reduce costs for businesses and administrations when they move their data and applications to a different cloud provider. [ more ]
Tens of thousands of GPUs go under-utilized in the cloud
Cloud providers are deploying a large number of GPUs and AI accelerators, but evidence suggests they are being under-utilized.
TechInsights estimates that in 2023 alone, 878,000 accelerators were responsible for $5.8 billion in revenue, but this figure could be much higher if clusters were operating closer to capacity. [ more ]
Implementing Data Analytics in Multi-Cloud Environments - DevOps.com
Interoperability challenges arise in multi-cloud data analytics due to varying APIs and standards across cloud providers.
Organizations should prioritize cloud services adhering to open standards and create an abstraction layer to standardize interactions and facilitate seamless data exchange. [ more ]
Living on the Edge: Boosting Your Site's Performance with Edge Computing
- The edge refers to data centers that are located outside of availability zones, and edge functions are functions that run on these data centers.
- Data on the edge refers to cached and stored data, as well as accessing data on these data centers. [ more ]
ICO prompts confusion over police cloud legality | Computer Weekly
The Information Commissioner Office (ICO) has caused confusion over the legality of UK police using US-based cloud providers for sensitive law enforcement data.
The ICO is likely to approve the use of US-based cloud deployments by UK police due to an information-sharing agreement between the UK and US governments. [ more ]
Civo CEO on free credits, egress fees, and going on-prem
Civo, a local cloud supplier, wants an overhaul of the cloud market to allow for easier swapping of cloud providers.
Civo's CEO believes that there should be a limit on the amount of free credits given by cloud giants, as they create lock-in and make it difficult to switch providers.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently investigating the public cloud infrastructure landscape in the UK. [ more ]
U.S. Cloud Providers Create Special Localized Security Services for Europe
American cloud providers are offering data-security guarantees that go beyond local privacy rules in response to pressure from European customers and regulators.
The European Union is working on a cloud certification system that would impose restrictions on companies providing services for high-security applications regarding data storage and handling.
The certification is expected to be voluntary, with companies signing up to demonstrate compliance with high standards. [ more ]
4Tbps milestone as TikTok joins NAPAfrica | Computer Weekly
Increased investment by global cloud providers is driving wider availability of internet-based digital services across Africa.
NAPAfrica operates internet exchange points in multiple cities in Africa, facilitating interconnections between carriers, cloud providers, and content providers. [ more ]