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How to define the right sovereign cloud strategy

In this exclusive article for DCNN, Joe Baguley, CTO EMEA at Broadcom, gives his insight into how a workload-first approach to sovereign cloud, underpinned by data classification, flexible architecture, and strong partnerships, is reshaping European digital competitiveness: Reclaiming control and competitiveness Across Europe, governments and enterprises alike are increasingly recognising that data control holds the keys to innovation. This means a change in attitudes towards cloud sovereignty; it’s no longer seen as a simple compliance factor, but as a top priority for competitiveness and trust. The European Union is taking steps to support this shift, placing greater emphasis on sovereign infrastructure as part of its broader digital strategy. A clear example is the €180 million (£156 million) tender launched by the European Commission through its Cloud III Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at procuring sovereign cloud services for EU institutions. To ensure cloud sovereignty, the first step is preparation: organisations need a clear understanding of where their data resides, how it moves, and who controls it. Answering these questions requires a clearly defined strategy, one that aligns workloads with the most appropriate cloud environments and establishes effective data governance. Importantly, it has to support the development of flexible cloud architectures capable of meeting regulatory demands while still enabling innovation. Designing cloud strategies around workload needs At the heart of a successful sovereign cloud strategy lies a simple principle: placing the right workload in the right environment. There is no single solution that fits all applications. Enterprises must align each workload with the cloud environment that best meets its compliance, operational, and performance requirements to determine whether it belongs in a public, private, or sovereign cloud. Some applications may thrive in a hyperscaler environment, while others require the control and security of a sovereign setup. This reality has made hybrid cloud strategies the norm. Over the past decade, many organisations initially committed to a single hyperscaler for all workloads only to realise that different applications have different requirements. Today, IT leaders increasingly need to adopt a ‘right workload, right place’ mindset, recognising that some applications may remain on premises, others run optimally in public clouds, and some require sovereign environments for regulatory or operational reasons. This hybrid approach enables organisations to balance innovation with control while avoiding vendor lock-in and making more effective use of the strengths of different cloud ecosystems. Data classification comes first Of course, organisations cannot secure or govern what they do not fully understand. Comprehensive data classification is a critical first step. Misclassified data is a frequent source of compliance risk and over-classification, often a product of risk aversion, which can create extra operational complexity and cost. Many organisations treat all data as highly classified simply to be safe, but this can lead to over-investment in secure infrastructure where it is not needed. Mapping data flows across borders and providers is equally important. Compliance blind spots often appear when data is inadvertently stored or processed in jurisdictions with restrictive data laws. Understanding where sensitive data resides, how it moves, and which regulations apply is essential to reducing risk, demonstrating accountability, and maintaining trust with partners and customers. Retrofitting compliance into existing infrastructure is costly and complex; embedding that understanding into cloud architecture from the outset is far more efficient. Building flexibility into architecture Flexibility is the cornerstone of effective sovereign cloud implementations. Architectures built for interoperability and portability allow workloads to move seamlessly across private, public, and sovereign clouds. This adaptability is vital for risks posed by geopolitical or regulatory change. Hyperscalers cannot always guarantee sovereignty due to extraterritorial legislation such as the US CLOUD Act, which permits government access to data held by American companies abroad. By contrast, working with local cloud operators enables enterprises to maintain jurisdictional control over their data while still leveraging the latest technology. Moreover, working with local cloud operators can provide additional technological sovereignty benefits ranging from the investment to the local ecosystem and industrial base, all the way to addressing supply chain concerns, promoting interoperability, avoiding vendor lock-in, having stronger operational control, and managing dependency concerns. Sovereignty should be viewed not as a constraint, but as a design principle guiding infrastructure, data placement, and application deployment. Organisations that prioritise adaptability can balance regulatory compliance with innovation and long-term strategic growth. Partnerships powering sovereign cloud Partnerships also play a pivotal role. No single vendor or platform can solve sovereignty challenges by themselves and, in the current interconnected supply chain, there does not exist a perfect vertical integration of suppliers within one region. Open source is often presented as a solution to more autonomy. The reality, however, is that open source solutions create questions on code providence, reliability of a solution when deployed at scale, and different dependencies on support. The most successful sovereign cloud environments combine global technology providers, local operators, and trusted EMEA partners (such as evoila and Arvato). This collaborative approach not only strengthens compliance and transparency, but also accelerates innovation by ensuring that governance does not become a barrier to progress. Meanwhile, the presence of a local ecosystem guarantees the ability to operate and support solutions with a high degree of autonomy. As regulatory and geopolitical landscapes evolve, organisations that foster open dialogue across their supply chain and internal teams will be best placed to adapt. Sovereignty is as much about alignment, strategic choices, and accountability as it is about infrastructure. From compliance requirement to strategic asset Sovereign cloud has moved beyond a purely compliance-driven requirement and is increasingly becoming a source of strategic advantage. Organisations that commit to the ‘right workload, right place’ mindset and have clear data classification, flexible architecture, and prioritise interoperability are the ones that will have a competitive advantage. This approach allows organisations to scale globally whilst remaining aligned to regulatory and geopolitical shifts. Sovereignty is an enabler of AI and should be treated as such.

Scaleway selected for EU sovereign cloud framework

French cloud computing provider Scaleway has been selected by the European Commission as one of four cloud providers under the Cloud III Dynamic Purchasing System, a €180 million (£156 million) programme supporting access to sovereign cloud services for EU institutions. The framework, which runs for up to six years, enables EU bodies and agencies to procure cloud services through a pre-approved group of providers. Selection follows an evaluation process based on the European Commission’s Cloud Sovereignty Framework, which assesses legal, operational, and technical criteria. As part of the programme, Scaleway will be eligible to participate in project-specific competitions to deliver cloud services, including for sensitive and critical workloads. Cloud III is managed by the Directorate-General for Digital Services and was introduced in 2025 as the European Commission’s primary framework for cloud procurement. The initiative promotes a multi-cloud model, allowing institutions to select from a limited group of approved providers rather than relying on a single vendor. It is designed to support resilience, continuity, and flexibility across public sector digital infrastructure. The framework also supports deployment of cloud environments for critical systems, alongside fallback capabilities for existing cloud or on-premises infrastructure in the event of disruption. A framework supporting a sovereign and multi-cloud approach A key element is the Cloud Sovereignty Framework, which establishes a consistent set of criteria for assessing cloud providers. This is intended to improve transparency and standardisation in how sovereignty is defined and applied across the European cloud sector. Scaleway operates as a European-owned provider, with infrastructure and operations based within Europe. Its platform is designed to support data localisation and compliance with European regulatory requirements. Damien Lucas, CEO of Scaleway, comments, "At Scaleway, we are committed to contributing to Europe’s digital autonomy, not only through our technology and our alignment with European regulatory frameworks, but also through how we build and invest in our ecosystem. “Today, for every euro spent with Scaleway, around 68 cents are reinvested in the European economy, compared to around 20 cents when relying on international hyperscalers. "Directing investment towards truly European cloud providers helps strengthen local capabilities and ensures that value, expertise, and innovation remain anchored in Europe”. The company notes that the selection reflects an increasing focus across Europe on sovereign cloud infrastructure, as demand grows for secure, compliant platforms to support data and artificial intelligence workloads.

DE-CIX, Ooredoo link Doha IX to Marseille

Internet exchange (IX) operator DE-CIX and Qatari telecommunications company Ooredoo have connected Doha IX to DE-CIX Marseille, expanding international interconnection for networks in Qatar. The link connects Qatar’s first commercial internet exchange with a wider European ecosystem, enabling direct access to networks in Marseille and remote connectivity to those linked via DE-CIX Frankfurt. Doha IX is operated by Ooredoo under the DE-CIX-as-a-Service model and is hosted in one of the company’s data centres. The interconnection is intended to improve access to cloud platforms and digital services not currently available locally. The connection allows networks in Qatar to exchange data directly with almost 120 networks in Marseille, as well as access a broader pool of networks connected through Frankfurt, one of Europe’s largest internet exchanges. This supports lower-latency connectivity and provides additional resilience for cloud and content delivery. It also enables access to major cloud providers through dedicated and private connections, alongside tools designed to support hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Expanding low-latency access to global networks Since its launch in October, Doha IX has developed as a carrier-neutral interconnection hub, supporting local and international data exchange. The platform also offers services including cloud connectivity, IP transit, hosting, and colocation. Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, says, “The direct interconnection between the IXs in Doha and Marseille brings the world closer together. “By providing even better performance and user experience for internet-based content and applications, our collaboration with Ooredoo opens up new opportunities for Qatar’s digital economy. "Enhanced connectivity will further strengthen the digital ecosystem in the GCC, supporting economic growth and innovation while paving the way for the amazing digital decades ahead of us.” Hassan Ismail Al Emadi, Chief Business Officer at Ooredoo Qatar, adds, “The direct interconnection between Doha IX and DE-CIX Marseille represents a strategic expansion of Qatar’s global digital reach. “By linking our national interconnection platform with one of Europe’s leading internet exchange ecosystems, we are enabling differentiated digital performance through lower latency, enhanced resilience, and secure, seamless access to global cloud and content networks. "This collaboration reinforces Qatar’s position as a regional digital gateway and enables enterprises to operate with greater performance, reach, and competitiveness, accelerating digital transformation across Qatar and the wider GCC.” The companies say the development reflects continued investment in interconnection infrastructure to support growing demand for cloud services and international data exchange. For more from DE-CIX, click here.

OVHcloud expands quantum cloud platform with Quandela

OVHcloud, a French cloud computing provider, has made photonic quantum computing company Quandela’s Belenos quantum computer available through its Quantum platform, expanding access to quantum computing across Europe. The announcement was made at the Quantum Defence Summit, with the addition of Belenos marking a further development of OVHcloud’s cloud-based quantum offering. The OVHcloud Quantum platform provides access to quantum systems through a Quantum-as-a-Service model, allowing organisations to use quantum computing resources without requiring dedicated hardware. Belenos is based on photonic quantum technology and offers a capacity of 12 qubits. It is intended to support experimentation with algorithms across a range of areas, including image processing, artificial intelligence, and quantum machine learning. Potential applications also extend to fields such as simulation, engineering, and environmental modelling. Expanding access to quantum computing in Europe OVHcloud says it has been supporting the European quantum ecosystem since 2022, providing access to quantum emulators through its infrastructure. The platform currently includes multiple emulators, enabling users to test and develop applications across different quantum computing approaches. The addition of Belenos introduces a physical quantum processing unit to the platform, complementing existing emulator-based access. Miroslaw Klaba, R&D Director at OVHcloud, comments, “We are delighted to deliver on the promise of the Quantum platform by adding a second reference quantum computer, Belenos, from the French company Quandela. "The quantum revolution accelerates and OVHcloud is taking its part as the European cloud leader within the ecosystem.” The system is available through a usage-based pricing model, with billing calculated per second and no long-term commitment required. Niccolò Somaschi, CEO and co-founder of Quandela, notes, “The integration of Belenos 12 qubits into the OVHcloud portfolio marks a decisive step for quantum in Europe. Accessible through the cloud, this photonic computer becomes a concrete tool for businesses. "With OVHcloud, we are offering data scientists and innovators alike the means to develop their algorithms on a flexible and sovereign infrastructure.” The expansion reflects ongoing efforts to increase accessibility to quantum computing, supporting research and development across industry and academia. For more from OVHcloud, click here.

Lonestar unveils space-based data storage service, StarVault

Lonestar, a space-based data storage company building orbital and lunar data centres, has announced the launch of StarVault, the "world's first" commercial space-based data storage service, alongside plans to expand its orbital infrastructure through a new agreement with Sidus Space, a US space and defence technology company. The platform is designed to store data off-planet, combining space-based infrastructure with cryptographic key management. It is intended for use by organisations seeking additional resilience for critical data. Lonestar has also ordered a second orbital payload from Sidus Space to increase storage capacity and redundancy. The first payload is currently in development and is scheduled to launch in October aboard the LizzieSat-4 satellite, with a second launch planned for 2027. Expansion of orbital data infrastructure The expansion follows earlier test missions and increasing interest from sectors including government, finance, and critical infrastructure. The StarVault platform is designed to provide an additional layer of data protection, supporting resilience against risks such as cyber incidents, environmental disruption, and geopolitical instability. Steve Eisele, CEO of Lonestar, says, “Demand for off-planet data security has exceeded expectations. With StarVault, we are not just launching a new category; we are scaling it.” Sidus Space is building the initial payload, with further deployments expected as Lonestar develops its orbital data storage network. The companies state that the initiative represents an early step in the development of space-based data infrastructure, with a focus on secure storage beyond traditional terrestrial data centres.

Huawei Cloud: The first choice of multicloud provider for LATAM

On 17 March 2026, Huawei Cloud hosted COMPASS, its annual flagship event for Latin America in Shenzhen and Dongguan, China. The event convened more than 150 attendees including public sector decision-makers, business leaders, tech partners, and industry experts from Latin America. They explored cutting-edge Chinese technologies, witnessed AI's power in daily life, and discussed how cloud technologies can enable a better future. Named "COMPASS" to represent exploration and guidance, the summit brought together Huawei Cloud and its Latin American customers and partners to advance digital and intelligent transformation efforts. Latin America: A vital pillar of Huawei Cloud's global strategy Peter Zhou, CEO of Huawei Cloud, highlighted Latin America as a vital pillar of Huawei Cloud's global strategy during his keynote speech. He stated that Huawei Cloud leads the region with the most extensive cloud regions, broadest coverage, and fastest growth. Huawei Cloud has become the go-to provider for businesses adopting hybrid and multi-cloud solutions while supporting governments and organisations in major industries in their shift toward intelligent operations. In 2026, Huawei Cloud aims to drive customer transformation in Latin America by focusing on three strategic areas: 1. Continuous innovation: In line with the deeper AI adoption into production systems, Huawei Cloud plans to expand its AI compute service in Brazil and Mexico while ramping up investments in a full-stack solution that involves cloud computing, diverse AI models, and application platforms, combining public cloud flexibility and hybrid cloud security to meet a wider range of customer needs. 2. Deepened industry focus: Huawei Cloud will integrate AI best practices from both China and globally with regional insights in Latin America to assist customers in solving real-world business challenges. 3. A robust cloud foundation: Security and stability are the lifeline of Huawei Cloud. Huawei Cloud boasts 955 days of secure, uninterrupted operation. Moving forward, Huawei Cloud will converge its cloud foundation and data security centres into end-to-end security solutions, which ensure sound and efficient cloud migration. Strong local presence: The trusted partner for LATAM Daniel Zhou, President of Huawei Latin America, emphasised the company's strong, long-term dedication to the region during his keynote speech. By 2025, Huawei has had over 20 offices and employed more than 4,400 people across Latin America, with over 70% local hires. The company indirectly creates over 100,000 jobs and ranks as a top employer in several countries. Through its carrier business, Huawei reaches more than half of Latin America's population. It collaborates with thousands of partners and customers in areas like enterprise solutions, digital power, and consumer products. As a leading provider of digital infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei is a dedicated, trusted partner in driving Latin America's digital innovation and sustainable growth. Huawei Cloud has become the go-to cloud for Latin American businesses by focusing on five key strengths, as highlighted by Daniel Zhou: • Systemic AI capabilities: Huawei Cloud provides advanced AI infrastructure, a Model as a Service (MaaS) platform, and an agent platform to help industries across Latin America solve their unique challenges with AI. • State-of-the-art hybrid cloud: As the sole provider supporting complete AI deployment - from infrastructure to model services - on local data centres, Huawei Cloud ensures local access to powerful AI tools while keeping critical data secure within customer premises. • Trust by industry leaders: With deep expertise in Latin America and a strong grasp of industry needs, Huawei Cloud is the go-to multi-cloud solution provider for major players in government, finance, carrier, and retail sectors. • Reliable and compliant: Keeping a track record of zero major incidents for more than 900 days, Huawei Cloud fully complies with Latin America's security, privacy, and financial regulations. • Always-on support: 24/7 Spanish and Portuguese support with the fastest response times in the industry guarantees uninterrupted service for local customers. Enhanced performance, increased trust, and "1+3" solution Mark Chen, President of Huawei Cloud Latin America, shared key updates on the company's growth and plans: Huawei Cloud leads in public cloud revenue growth in Latin America, outpacing competitors and solidifying its position as the third-largest player in the IaaS market. Partner revenues grew over 50%. Major customers like SMU (Chilean retail leader), Claro (leading telecom provider), and Dataprev (Brazilian public sector IT company) trust Huawei Cloud for digital transformation in finance, retail, carrier, and government sectors. In addition, customer satisfaction rises to a new height: 92 points according to a third-party survey, with 83.4% of users recommending Huawei Cloud, reflecting the success of the company's customer-centric approach. Such achievements are backed by stronger localised service teams. Huawei Cloud has improved its team structure, increasing local hires by 10% and boosting bilingual Chinese staff proficient in Spanish and Portuguese by 15%. On behalf of Huawei Cloud Latin America, Mark Chen expressed the company's gratitude to customers for their ongoing support, emphasising collaboration with the saying: "Alone we go fast, together we go far." Over the past year, many new partners have contributed to this shared path towards sustainability and success. Huawei Cloud's "1+3" solution - featuring one cloud foundation and three key capabilities (AI, application modernisation, and big data) - empowers industry leaders in Latin America to achieve significant breakthroughs. Embracing AI transformation: Empowering quick actions on the right track Tim Tao (pictured above), President of Huawei Cloud Solution Sales, highlighted that AI now impacts nearly 90% of enterprise daily operations, evolving from a tool to a productivity partner. He stressed that enterprise intelligence must focus on core business requirements and deploying AI in high-value areas first. Huawei Cloud has helped customers in more than 500 scenarios across more than 30 industries achieve intelligent upgrades. With innovative products, technologies, and global experience, Huawei Cloud is poised to pave the way for enterprises towards greater business success. Tim showcased major use cases and proven practices across government, finance, and retail sectors. Governments focus on digitising services, enhancing information systems, and enabling smart governance. Financial institutions adopt distributed cores, data-driven operations, and intelligent innovations. Retailers leverage cloud to streamline promotions, omnichannel operations, and AI-powered customer service. Tim also presented innovative offerings - Huawei Cloud Foundation (HCF), AI DataLake, TaurusDB, ModelArts, AgentArts, and CodeArts - spanning cloud infrastructure, data, AI, and application enablement. Additionally, Huawei Cloud shared its success in supporting global customers, including those in Latin America, by building a reliable and secure cloud foundation, multimodal AI data platform, and one-stop AI development platform. These efforts empower businesses to thrive in the AI era. Success stories with Huawei Cloud from top customers • Latin America's top bank created an automated cloud foundation with Huawei Cloud and smoothly migrated 100% of its systems to the cloud, especially its core transaction system. • Dataprev, Brazil's premier public sector IT company, developed a national cloud platform using Huawei Cloud. The hybrid cloud architecture meets data sovereignty requirements, supports cross-cloud disaster recovery, and enables centralised O&M. By leveraging state-of-the-art AI technologies, Dataprev enables administrative organisations to deliver better public services to Brazilian citizens. • iFLYTEK, a top Chinese intelligent voice and AI company, collaborates with Huawei Cloud to combine its AI expertise with Huawei's compute resources. Together, they create industry-specific AI models and expand their global reach. • Stefanini, a leading technology consulting firm in Brazil, represents Huawei Cloud as a trusted advisor and solution provider. Via its extensive delivery network, Stefanini facilitates businesses across Latin America to adopt Huawei Cloud to accelerate digital transformation. COMPASS is not only an annual event of Huawei Cloud, but also a key indicator of Latin America's digital progress. Ready to shape a collaborative future, Huawei Cloud invites customers and partners to join forces today. For more from Huawei, click here.

NetApp launches new EF-Series storage systems

NetApp, a US provider of data storage and cloud infrastructure management, has announced new additions to its EF-Series storage portfolio, designed for high-performance workloads across AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and transactional databases. The latest models, EF50 and EF80, are intended to support increasing data demands in enterprise environments, including emerging applications such as sovereign AI clouds and AI-driven manufacturing. The systems are designed to work with parallel file systems such as Lustre and BeeGFS, supporting HPC simulations and GPU-intensive workloads through high-performance scratch storage. Performance and efficiency improvements According to NetApp, the new systems deliver over 110GBps of read throughput and 55GBps of write throughput, representing a 250% increase compared to previous generations. The systems also offer a power efficiency of 63.7GBps per kW, alongside storage density of up to 1.5PB within a 2U form factor. This is intended to support high-performance requirements while maintaining efficient rack usage. The EF-Series is positioned to support a range of use cases, including AI development, media production workflows, and large-scale data processing, with built-in data protection features. Clayton Vipond, Senior Solution Architect at CDW, says, “As we navigate the AI era, many enterprises are finding that they need to maximise their raw performance to extract the most value from their data. “The refreshed NetApp EF-Series deliver the throughput and capacity businesses need to scale high-powered workloads that transform data into insights and outcomes.” Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst at Omdia, adds, “By delivering a high-performance storage system that supports parallel file systems like Lustre and BeeGFS, NetApp is making its mark as emerging industries - such as neocloud - emerge to support the AI-Era.” NetApp states that the EF-Series platform builds on its existing installed base, with more than one million deployments globally. For more from NetApp, click here.

Datadog to launch new UK data centre presence

Datadog, a monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, has today announced plans for a new UK data centre presence. The move aims to support UK organisations as cloud adoption accelerates across regulated industries and as data governance and security requirements continue to evolve. The launch adds to Datadog’s existing service locations in North America, Asia, and Europe. Datadog comments that the new UK data centre presence expands its ability to support its customers and partners that require local storage of operational data in the UK. By keeping data in-region, it says organisations can also reduce latency and use Datadog’s full observability and security platform from a single UK-resident environment. This capability, the company suggests, is crucial for companies operating in regulated environments such as government, banking, healthcare, and higher education. Increasing cloud adoption in the UK Cloud adoption continues to accelerate across regulated organisations in the UK. In financial services, 82% of firms surveyed by LSEG operate in multi-cloud or hybrid environments. In the public sector, annual digital technology spend exceeds £26 billion, with around 60% of IT systems running on cloud infrastructure, according to GOV.UK figures. Companies are also adapting to evolving UK data governance, including changes introduced under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which has increased focus on where operational data is stored and processed. Yanbing Li, Chief Product Officer at Datadog, says, “As more organisations modernise and run critical systems in the cloud and deploy AI, where operational data is stored has become a practical constraint, not just a compliance question. “This launch reflects our continued investment in building regional infrastructure to meet that reality. For the public sector and highly regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare, storing data locally is critical. "The UK data centre presence gives customers a way to adopt modern observability and security without compromising in-region data storage.” Steve Barrett, VP EMEA at Datadog, adds, “The UK is one of the fastest adopters of cloud and AI technologies in Europe. Organisations here are modernising quickly while facing increasing scrutiny around data governance and security. "Cloud adoption is now the norm and AI is becoming a second wave on top of it - exponentially increasing operational complexity. Expanding our regional footprint now ensures organisations have trusted, local data processing as they scale cloud and AI securely and reliably.” Datadog’s full range of products and services will be supported in the UK data centre, which is expected to open later in 2026. For more from Datadog, click here.

Kioxia hosts tour of flash memory plant

Memory manufacturer Kioxia has collaborated with Linus Media Group on a video tour of its Yokkaichi Plant in Japan, one of the world’s largest flash memory production facilities. The video, published by Linus Tech Tips, documents a visit to Kioxia Corporation’s manufacturing site, including its flagship Fab 7 facility. The plant operates as a smart factory, with more than three billion data points generated daily from production lines to support AI-driven manufacturing processes. According to the company, the video received nearly one million views within 24 hours of release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivLvsTnp9fI Inside the Yokkaichi smart factory Presented by Linus Sebastian, the tour follows the process from raw silicon wafers through to finished flash memory and solid state drives. It includes access to wafer and die processing stages before the components become BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory. The video also highlights the facility’s automation systems, process controls, and material handling technologies, as well as the packaging and final testing stages before memory components are assembled into SSDs. Terren Tong, CEO of Linus Media Group, says, “Bringing technology to our viewers is what drives us, and this tour inside Kioxia’s fab gives a rare, up-close look at what goes into the devices we use every day. We really appreciate Kioxia for letting us dive into the manufacturing of cutting-edge flash memory and SSDs.” Paul Rowan, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Kioxia Europe, says, “Our focus at Yokkaichi is on translating innovative engineering into dependable, high-performance storage at scale. "This unique, behind-the-scenes look with Linus Tech Tips allows a wider audience to see the engineering and technology, including our commitment to sustainability that is central to our flash memory and SSD products, while showcasing the latest solutions that power today’s consumer devices and tomorrow’s AI-driven data centres.” For more from Kioxia, click here.

OpenNebula validated with NVIDIA Spectrum-X

OpenNebula Systems has today announced that its cloud management and virtualisation platform, OpenNebula, has been validated by NVIDIA as an orchestration platform integrated with NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking. OpenNebula is used as a multi-tenant platform for AI factories, providing isolation, governance, and lifecycle management for accelerated infrastructure. The company says the validation supports the deployment of AI-ready cloud infrastructure using Spectrum-X Ethernet. Spectrum-X Ethernet is designed for AI networking environments, where latency, congestion, and jitter can affect large-scale training and multi-tenant inference workloads. OpenNebula now integrates with the networking platform to provide a software-defined cloud environment for AI applications, with multi-tenancy across compute, GPU, and network layers on a shared Spectrum-X Ethernet fabric. Automated orchestration for AI workloads The integration allows OpenNebula to orchestrate tenant provisioning, network configuration, and device attachment through Spectrum-X Ethernet. The OpenNebula control plane also runs on NVIDIA Air, which provides a platform for testing, integration, and validation. Customers can use the environment to evaluate the integration, run simulations, and test automation workflows for AI factory deployments. Ignacio M. Llorente, CEO of OpenNebula Systems, says, “Through our collaboration with NVIDIA, we are extending OpenNebula to support the networking and performance requirements of modern AI infrastructures. "This integration allows customers to manage multi-tenant AI environments where NVIDIA Grace Blackwell and NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Ultra compute and Spectrum-X Ethernet networking are tightly orchestrated and optimised as a single platform.” Amit Katz, VP of Networking at NVIDIA, adds, “OpenNebula’s integration with NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet brings cloud-native agility to the AI Factory, enabling customers to orchestrate multi-tenant accelerated infrastructure with maximum performance and predictability. "NVIDIA Air enables OpenNebula and our ecosystem partners to validate and simulate large-scale AI Factory deployments, giving customers a powerful environment to evaluate and accelerate their AI cloud strategies.” For more from OpenNebula, click here.