- In January 2025, Oracle introduced the Exadata X11M, a high-performance database platform designed to enhance AI vector searches by 55% and analytics scan throughput by 2.2X. This next-generation system improves transaction processing speed while reducing energy and infrastructure costs, making it a powerful solution for data and AI workloads. Exadata X11M supports seamless deployment across public cloud, multi-cloud, and on-premises environments, ensuring flexibility for enterprises
- In September 2024, Uber partnered with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to enhance scalability and performance, supporting over a million trips per hour while improving cost efficiency. This collaboration enables Uber to optimize AI models and streamline multi-cloud operations, fostering seamless innovation. By migrating thousands of microservices and big data infrastructure to OCI, Uber has strengthened its ability to scale efficiently and deliver new product
- In July 2024, Microsoft and Lumen Technologies joined forces to enhance Microsoft Azure’s AI-ready infrastructure and improve cloud connectivity. This partnership expands Microsoft’s network capacity, supporting the rising demand for AI-driven workloads. By leveraging Lumen’s Private Connectivity Fabric℠, Microsoft strengthens data center connectivity, ensuring high-speed, stable performance for enterprise applications. The collaboration also drives cost efficiency and accelerates digital transformation for Lumen’s telecom solutions
- In May 2024, Google unveiled plans for a USD 624 million hyperscale data center in Norway, designed to operate on renewable hydropower. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the facility will reuse excess heat to enhance energy efficiency while supporting major grid expansion. This initiative aligns with Google's commitment to sustainable infrastructure and carbon-free operations. The data center will play a crucial role in handling global data storage and optimizing cloud services
- In March 2024, AWS acquired a 960-MW hyperscale data center campus from Talen Energy for USD 650 million. The facility, located near the Susquehanna nuclear power station in Pennsylvania, operates on carbon-free nuclear energy, reinforcing AWS’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure. The deal includes a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), ensuring AWS receives clean energy from the Susquehanna site. This acquisition strengthens AWS’s AI and cloud capacity, supporting its expanding global operations
