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Ola Cloud Migration: Shifting IT Workload From AWS After Exiting Microsoft Azure

Inc42 · 1y ago

Ola Cloud Migration: Shifting IT Workload From AWS After Exiting Microsoft Azure

Indian ride-hailing company Ola is transitioning its IT workload from Amazon Web Services (AWS) as part of its ongoing cloud migration strategy. This move comes after Ola's departure from Microsoft's Azure cloud. The shift from AWS is expected to result in a significant daily revenue loss of INR 30-40 Lakh for Amazon, based on estimates and disclosures by Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal.

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Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal snaps ties with Microsoft Azure in stand against Western tech

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal snaps ties with Microsoft Azure in stand against Western tech

Ola CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, announced that the company will move its workload from Microsoft's Azure to its own cloud service, Krutrim. Aggarwal criticized Western tech practices and accused Microsoft-owned LinkedIn of deleting his post without notification. He stated that Ola will complete the migration within a week. Aggarwal previously criticized LinkedIn for imposing a political ideology on Indian users through its AI tool. He said he will share his broader thoughts and actions regarding this matter.

Europe is looking for alternatives to US cloud providers

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 4m ago

Europe is looking for alternatives to US cloud providers

In reaction to concerns about privacy, data access, and a changing political landscape, Europe is exploring alternatives to US cloud providers. European organizations, citing fears of US tech companies being weaponized against their interests, are considering moving away from dominant providers like Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and AWS. Increased reliance on European cloud firms like Exoscale and Elastx reflects a desire for technological independence. However, shifting away from established services poses challenges due to infrastructure complexities.

Ola has exited Google Maps, moved to in-house system: Bhavish Aggarwal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Ola has exited Google Maps, moved to in-house system: Bhavish Aggarwal

Indian ride-hailing app Ola Cabs has transitioned completely to its self-developed online maps, Ola Maps, according to co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal. The company previously spent INR 100 crore ($13.7 million) per year on map services but has now reduced that cost to zero. This move follows Ola's decision to transfer its IT workload from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure to its subsidiary Krutrim AI. Ola aims to increase its self-reliance and streamline operations through these strategic shifts.

Oracle turns rivals into partners in pursuit of cloud ambitions

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

Oracle turns rivals into partners in pursuit of cloud ambitions

Oracle has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer its customers the option to use its flagship database software within the AWS cloud platform. The move is part of Oracle's strategy to build alliances with major cloud providers, including Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, and cater to customers who want to use its databases in the cloud. Oracle will place its hardware inside AWS data centers to enable faster processing between the platforms. The partnership signifies a departure from previous rivalries between Oracle and AWS, as both companies seek to meet the evolving demands of the cloud and AI era.

Amazon offers free credits for startups to use AI models including Anthropic

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon offers free credits for startups to use AI models including Anthropic

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has extended its free credits program for startups to cover the expenses of using major AI models in order to boost the market share of its AI platform Bedrock. AWS now allows its cloud credits to be used for models from other providers such as Anthropic, Meta, Mistral AI, and Cohere. This move is aimed at attracting startup customers and fostering the growth of its ecosystem. AWS has already offered over $6 billion in credits to startups over the past decade. Other major cloud providers, such as Microsoft Azure and Google, also provide similar credits to lure AI startups.

Microsoft withdrew some CoreWeave agreements over delivery issue

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Microsoft withdrew some CoreWeave agreements over delivery issue

Microsoft has departed from certain agreements with cloud provider CoreWeave due to delivery issues and missed deadlines, according to the Financial Times. Despite ongoing contracts worth billions, Microsoft’s move is reportedly not part of a broader shift in its data center strategy. CoreWeave, backed by Nvidia and competing with Microsoft's Azure and Amazon’s AWS, is planning a major IPO seeking over $3 billion. CoreWeave recently acquired AI platform Weights & Biases to expand its cloud services.

The cloud is building; will TCS, Infosys, Wipro get showers of joy?

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

The cloud is building; will TCS, Infosys, Wipro get showers of joy?

Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud are witnessing a surge in new business, potentially aiding the growth of India's largest technology services companies. In Q1 2022, the three cloud giants collectively added $2 billion in incremental revenue, a 36.5% increase compared to Q1 2021. The strong growth of cloud computing firms is seen as a positive sign for Indian IT services companies, which have become increasingly reliant on cloud business for their own growth. However, some challenges, including company-specific issues and the rise of AI, may limit the benefits for all IT firms.

Google’s first Africa cloud region now operational

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Google’s first Africa cloud region now operational

Google's first cloud region in Africa, located in Johannesburg, is now operational. The region will provide businesses with resources to scale, innovate, and compete in the global marketplace. Google also plans to build dedicated cloud interconnect sites in Nairobi, Lagos, and Cape Town to expand its cloud capabilities for customers in Africa. The South Africa cloud region is estimated to contribute over $2.1 billion to the country's GDP and create more than 40,000 jobs by 2030. Google joins other major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle in having cloud regions in South Africa.

Google Cloud outage brings down a lot of the internet | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Google Cloud outage brings down a lot of the internet | TechCrunch

A Google Cloud outage on Thursday led to widespread internet disruptions, affecting services like Cloudflare and apps such as Spotify, Discord, and Snapchat. Google began investigating the issue at 11:46 a.m. PT, and by 2:23 p.m. PT, reported implementing mitigations. Cloudflare and other affected services were beginning to recover. The outage primarily impacted services using Google Cloud, while core services of Cloudflare remained unaffected. Rival platforms AWS and Microsoft Azure reported no issues.

Microsoft's slow cloud growth signals AI payoff will take longer

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

Microsoft's slow cloud growth signals AI payoff will take longer

Microsoft plans to increase spending on AI infrastructure despite slower growth in its cloud business, causing shares to fall. The company expects Azure cloud growth to accelerate in the second half of fiscal 2025. Microsoft's capital spending rose 77.6% to $19 billion in Q4 2024, with most of it invested in cloud and AI-related areas. While Azure growth slowed, AI services saw an increase in revenue. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that Azure AI is used by over 60,000 customers, and the average spend per customer continues to rise. Despite disappointment in Azure growth, Microsoft's overall revenue rose 15% to $64.7 billion in Q4.

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