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PM Images/Getty Images The cloud has dominated enterprise technology provision for a decade or more. Public cloud services, with huge capacity, commitments to security, and assurances that the latest and greatest technologies are running underneath, offer a compelling value proposition. In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), capacity is critical. However, a new survey suggests evidence of a movement away from public provision. Close to seven in 10 companies (69%) have moved at least some…

Ethernet edges out InfiniBand for high-bandwidth data center connectivity Ethernet recently celebrated its 50th anniversary as the most widely deployed technology for enterprise network connectivity. The final frontier for Ethernet is deep in bowels of the data center, where its high-bandwidth, low-latency characteristics have made InfiniBand the preferred choice for high-performance computing systems. But AI presents a market opportunity too attractive for the Ethernet vendors to pass up. Thus the creation of the Ultra Ethernet…

Year-end and future projections For 2024, IDC projects a 74.3% year-over-year growth in cloud infrastructure spending, reaching $192 billion. Non-cloud infrastructure is expected to see a more modest increase of 17.9%, totaling $71.4 billion. Shared cloud is set to drive much of this growth, with a forecasted 88.9% year-over-year increase to $157.8 billion. Dedicated cloud infrastructure spending is expected to grow 28.6%, reaching $34.2 billion, according to the report. Globally, service providers are expected to…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Even Realities G1 smart glasses sport an excellent micro-LED optical engine projector for display. These glasses can help you navigate, translate, and use them as a teleprompter. The G1 is an expensive pair at $599, and costs add up if you opt for prescription lenses. I’ve had the Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses for a couple of months now. While I haven’t been able to wear them every day consecutively, I’ve…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Privacy Hero 2, a $199 router available on FlashRouters, supports NordVPN and Surfshark alongside various VPN protocols. It comes with one year of access to Privacy Hero Wireguard VPN and, with a current promotion, one year of NordVPN. The company should improve the build quality and be more generous with the Ethernet cable’s length. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are excellent tools for improving online privacy and security. Most people sign up…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung is kicking off its first Unpacked event for 2025 this coming Wednesday, on January 22. Although there are still a few more days until airing, we have a good sense of what will be revealed. Spoiler: The Galaxy S25 series will undoubtedly be the star of the show. Also: Samsung Unpacked 2025: How to watch and what to expect New Galaxy smartphones are usually shown off during the first Unpacked of the year. Plus,…

BlackJack3D/Getty Images Virtual private networks are no longer just for tech enthusiasts and privacy buffs — they’ve become an essential tool for navigating a more restricted internet. VPNs offer a lifeline to digital freedom and security, from bypassing censorship to securing data from prying eyes.   In the US, legislation in several states has blocked adult websites or placed them behind strict age gates. Regional policies limit access to various types of content, including streaming services and…

BlackJack3D/Getty Images Virtual private networks are no longer just for tech enthusiasts and privacy buffs — they’ve become an essential tool for navigating a more restricted internet. VPNs offer a lifeline to digital freedom and security, from bypassing censorship to securing data from prying eyes.   In the US, legislation in several states has blocked adult websites or placed them behind strict age gates. Regional policies limit access to various types of content, including streaming services and…

Mihaela Rosu/Getty Images On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to your Windows 10 PC unless you’re willing to pay an exorbitant price to join the Extended Security Updates program.  If you try to upgrade to Windows 11 on a PC that’s more than a few years old, you’ll be told — in no uncertain terms — that your old PC doesn’t qualify because its CPU isn’t on the official list of compatible…

by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Note: This article was originally published in January 2017. It has been updated multiple times since then to reflect the most current information. The most recent update was on January 18, 2025. When Microsoft released Windows 10 in 2015, it offered the new operating system as a free, no-strings-attached upgrade for anyone still running a supported, fully activated previous version of Windows. That offer was only supposed to last for…