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Windows 10 Protesters Demand Free Security Updates Through 2030, Call ESU Program a “Snooze Button”

Protesters gathered at Microsoft’s Brussels office demanding free Windows 10 security updates through 2030, calling the Extended Security Updates program a 12-month “snooze button.” According to reports, approximately 500 million PCs could become unsupported, creating significant e-waste and cybersecurity concerns.

Windows 10 Support Termination Sparks Protests

Microsoft has proceeded with its planned termination of Windows 10 support despite mounting opposition from consumer advocacy groups and users, according to reports from The Register. Protesters recently gathered outside Microsoft’s Brussels office, organized by groups including the Right to Repair Europe coalition, to challenge what they describe as forced obsolescence of perfectly functional computers.

by Elisa Romero
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Aligned Data Centers $40 Billion Acquisition: AI Infrastructure Partnership Deal

Aligned Data Centers is being acquired in a massive $40 billion deal backed by the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership. The consortium includes major technology companies and investors positioning for the AI infrastructure boom, with the transaction expected to close in 2026.

The data center industry is witnessing one of its largest acquisitions ever as Aligned Data Centers enters into a definitive agreement to be acquired for $40 billion by the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership. This landmark deal represents a massive bet on the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure and digital transformation, bringing together some of the world’s most influential technology companies and investment firms.

The $40 Billion Acquisition Deal Structure

by Elisa Romero
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Nvidia, Microsoft, xAI, BlackRock Lead $40 Billion Aligned Data Centers Acquisition

A powerhouse consortium including Nvidia, Microsoft, BlackRock, and Elon Musk’s xAI has agreed to acquire Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion. This landmark deal represents the largest global data center acquisition to date and signals massive investment in AI infrastructure expansion.

In a landmark move that reshapes the global technology infrastructure landscape, a consortium of tech giants and investment powerhouses has announced a $40 billion acquisition of Aligned Data Centers. The deal brings together Nvidia, Microsoft, BlackRock, and Elon Musk’s xAI in what represents the largest global data center transaction ever recorded. This massive investment underscores the critical importance of data infrastructure in the emerging AI-driven economy and represents a strategic consolidation of resources among industry leaders.

The Historic $40 Billion Consortium Deal

by Nathan Cole