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    Global sovereign cloud spend to increase 35.6% in 2026

    Cloud customers will seek more local infrastructure options in an effort to retain full control of their data, according to Gartner.

    By Feb. 10, 2026
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    Neoclouds capture growing AI workload traffic, Backblaze says

    The provider saw sustained traffic growth to GPU specialists in Q4, signaling an ecosystem opportunity beyond hyperscale platforms.

    By Kelly Teal • Feb. 9, 2026
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    Amazon adds $200B to AI spend blitz

    “We’re monetizing capacity as fast as we can install it,” said CEO Andy Jassy. The company joins Google and Microsoft in escalating 2026 capital expenditures.

    By Feb. 6, 2026
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    IT leaders grapple with AI agent sprawl

    Businesses are struggling to implement multiagent systems, leading to disconnected workflows and redundant automation, according to a report.

    By Feb. 5, 2026
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    Microsoft AI investments raise questions about long-term strategy

    CEO Satya Nadella reported rising interest in cloud and AI sovereignty, which analysts warned could lead to more selective enterprise buying patterns.

    By Jan. 29, 2026
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    Nvidia backs CoreWeave with $2B to fuel AI infrastructure

    The investment will help the neocloud vendor add five gigawatts of AI-optimized compute by 2030, the two companies said Monday.

    By Jan. 26, 2026
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    AI set to boost cloud spending — again: S&P Global

    Hyperscalers will increase capital spending by nearly 40% in a race to build out AI infrastructure, while enterprises wait for their investments to pay off.

    By Jan. 23, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why multicloud needs a new definition

    The common term among IT decision-makers has become nebulous, prompting the need for an alignment with industry best practices.

    By Nathan Thomas • Jan. 20, 2026
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    AWS European Sovereign Cloud goes live amid vendor push for spend

    Complex regulatory requirements are driving enterprises to rethink their cloud strategies, while providers offer independent control over data.

    By Jan. 15, 2026
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    IBM tackles cloud, AI sovereignty with new platform

    Built on Red Hat's open source foundation, Sovereign Core aims to inherently provide control over the environment.

    By Jan. 15, 2026
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    Coca-Cola taps first-ever chief digital officer

    The beverage maker picked Sedef Salingan Sahin to serve in the newly created CDO role citing a pressing need to accelerate tech adoption.

    By Jan. 14, 2026
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    Banks aim for agentic AI scale in 2026: report

    The technology is expected to grow beyond early deployments and reach broader adoption across financial services this year, according to Accenture.

    By Jan. 14, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Neoclouds size up enterprise opportunities

    Big Tech AI buildouts fueled explosive growth among emerging cloud providers in 2025. A broader customer base may be on the horizon.

    By Jan. 12, 2026
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    Flexera expands its FinOps footprint to take on data cloud costs

    The company broadened its spend management capabilities with the acquisition of ProsperOps and Chaos Genius.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Delta CIO to retire after a decade of service

    Amala Duggirala will join the company Jan. 12 as its chief digital and technology officer, a title shift that could be a signal of a larger industry trend.

    By Jan. 8, 2026
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    Albertsons stocks up on AI to transform operations

    Albertsons is making a strategic investment in AI, looking to integrate the technology in just about every facet of its business.

    By Jan. 8, 2026
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    Snowflake buys Observe for AI-powered monitoring

    The deal reflects the growing influence of observability as more than a standalone IT tool.

    By Scarlett Evans • Jan. 8, 2026
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    4 CIO trends to watch in 2026

    Executives will contend with agent sprawl, monitor AI regulation and reshape tech talent training strategies in the year ahead.

    By , , Jan. 8, 2026
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    Claire’s plans tech upgrades despite past financial setbacks

    The embattled jewelry company will take steps to elevate customer in-store experiences by improving its technology foundation.   

    By Jan. 5, 2026
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    Hyperscaler capex ballooned last year, fueling AI bubble fears

    Spending on data center infrastructure nearly tripled year over year during the third quarter of 2025, Synergy Research Group’s analysis found.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 5, 2026
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    ServiceNow to buy Armis for $7.75B

    The combination yields a major player in cyber-physical security and exposure management. 

    By David Jones • Dec. 23, 2025
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    House passes bill that could fast-track AI infrastructure projects

    The SPEED Act aims to cut red tape in order to meet soaring energy demand and growing competition in the global AI race, according to the bill’s sponsors.

    By Dec. 19, 2025
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    IBM releases SAP tool as migration deadline looms

    Fueled by generative and agentic AI, the IBM Consulting Application Management Suite for SAP aims to simplify the transition to S/4HANA.

    By Dec. 16, 2025
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    Oracle defends infrastructure spending spree amid mounting AI demand

    The company raised its fiscal year capital investments forecast by $15 billion as its cloud backlog surpassed $500 billion.

    By Matt Ashare • Dec. 11, 2025
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    Snowflake deepens partnerships as customer AI use ticks up

    As enterprises seek to build AI agents, vendors are partnering to expand data access, interoperability and AI functionality.

    By Dec. 4, 2025