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AI, AI, AI! February has already come and gone, but it’s left us with even more clarity on what lies ahead for infrastructure and cloud networking priorities. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the largest CSPs are investing heavily in AI, prioritizing high-performance computing.
Not captured here, but worth considering, is the fact that Kubernetes is widely used for managing and scaling AI workloads due to its ability to efficiently orchestrate containerized applications. It provides features like automated scaling, resource management, and fault tolerance, which are crucial for deploying and managing complex AI models across various environments — especially when dealing with large-scale data processing and training needs. Our prediction? K8s networking and security are crucial areas to study up on while you can.
Read on for more about these AI investments, as well as a new perspective on the cloud finops problem and the latest on Salt Typhoon.
CNBC
Amazon plans to spend $100 billion this year to capture ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ in AI
On its quarterly earnings call in February, Amazon shared plans around a massive $100 billion capital expenditure for 2025, primarily focused on AI infrastructure for AWS. It’s a critical strategic investment that will fundamentally reshape cloud networking and computational capabilities. The unprecedented spending demonstrates the company’s commitment to building robust AI-ready infrastructure, with the vast majority of investments targeting data centers, networking equipment, and specialized hardware to support the explosive growth of generative AI technologies. For cloud networking professionals, this signals a transformative era of infrastructure development, where massive investments are being made to create the next generation of high-performance AI-optimized networking, and computing environments.
The Motley Fool
This Tech Giant Is Investing $75 Billion on AI. Is It Time to Buy?
Spoiler alert: it’s Google. Alphabet is planning its own strategic $75 billion capital expenditure for 2025 — another massive investment in cloud infrastructure. Google Cloud has experienced an eight-fold increase in AI computing capacity over the past 18 months and solidifying its position as the third-largest global cloud infrastructure services provider. The company’s robust AI strategy, including the development of Gemini models and aggressive integration of AI capabilities across its platforms, demonstrates a critical transformation in cloud networking that prioritizes AI-driven computational efficiency and expanded service capabilities. If you are in cloud networking and security, I’m sure you can see how these impacts will trickle down.
Forbes
AI-Driven Data Governance in Multicloud Environments
From the mind of Microsoft Cloud Technology Leader Aravind Nuthalapati, this article makes the argument that the rapid adoption of multicloud environments (62% of businesses currently deployed) presents complex challenges in data management, security, and governance that can be effectively addressed through AI-driven solutions. Cloud networking and security professionals can leverage AI in overcoming data fragmentation, ensuring compliance across diverse platforms, and proactively managing security risks through real-time monitoring and adaptive learning models. As multicloud ecosystems become increasingly complex, AI may be an essential tool for automating compliance, enhancing data quality, and enabling organizations to scale their cloud infrastructure while maintaining robust security and governance standards.
InfoWorld
Why Enterprises Fail at Finops
Leave it to David Linthicum to make you see a problem in a new light. In this latest piece he describes how many organizations fail to realize the full potential of cloud cost optimization due to organizational silos and lack of integrated practices. While the potential savings are substantial — with estimates suggesting up to 40% reduction in cloud costs and billions in potential value — most companies struggle to achieve meaningful ROI because engineering and finance teams aren’t collaborating effectively. The key takeaway is that successful cloud cost optimization isn’t just about tools; it requires a fundamental cultural shift towards shared accountability and proactive resource management.
Cybersecurity Dive
Attackers Exploiting Cisco Vulnerabilities Tied to Salt Typhoon Campaign
Hate to say we told you so, but the cybersecurity threat from Chinese state-sponsored group Salt Typhoon continues to pose a critical risk to telecommunications infrastructure, with recent activities highlighting the vulnerabilities in critical network systems. The group has successfully breached multiple U.S. telecom providers like AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies, exploiting specific Cisco vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-20198 and CVE-2023-20273) to gain unauthorized network access and compromise sensitive communications. For cloud networking professionals, this underscores the urgent need for continuous vulnerability management, rapid patch implementation, and robust threat monitoring across network infrastructure, especially in telecommunications and critical communication sectors.
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