AWS Graviton5, React JS vulnerability, Proxmox Datacenter Manager, disaster recovery...

Computer World highlights the continuing difficulties enterprises face with disaster recovery (DR) in increasingly cloud- and SaaS-heavy IT estates. Experts argue that most DR plans remain untested or only superficially validated, often failing to account for the unpredictability of real-world outages, third-party dependencies, and the operational realities of large-scale failover. The article critiques organizations for overrelying on the presumed resilience of cloud providers and for neglecting to validate true business continuity—pointing out that mere infrastructure restarts do not guarantee user access or functional service. Analysts further caution against assuming that using multiple hyperscalers eliminates risk, emphasizing the need for realistic, holistic DR testing and transparent contingency plans from all vendors involved. Computer World

The Register reports that open source virtualization platform Proxmox has released the first stable version of its Datacenter Manager, targeting organizations seeking an alternative private cloud platform amid the ongoing shift away from VMware. The new product allows management of virtual machines across multiple clusters or sites, positioning Proxmox as a viable option for organizations pursuing hybrid or on-premises cloud strategies. This move is particularly timely as enterprises seek both cost-effective and flexible solutions for their distributed infrastructure management. The Register

According to The Register, HPE has disclosed a downturn in revenue from its server and hybrid cloud offerings, a trend the company attributes to a historical surge in hardware purchases. HPE is downplaying concerns, emphasizing its strategic pivot toward networking following the acquisition of Juniper Networks. This signals a notable shift in the hybrid cloud landscape, as traditional infrastructure vendors reevaluate their roles and product mixes in response to changing enterprise demand. The Register

TechSpot warns of a critical security flaw in the popular React JS framework, describing it as a "perfect" vulnerability that is easy to exploit and poses severe risks to web servers and private cloud infrastructure. With a near 100% likelihood of exploitation, this flaw has the potential to disrupt not only public web properties but also internal applications and portals critical to enterprise operations. The exposure underscores the ongoing importance of rigorous code review, prompt patching, and zero-trust principles in cloud-native and DevOps pipelines. TechSpot

The Register details the launch of Amazon’s Graviton5 CPU at AWS re:Invent, which boasts 192 processor cores and represents AWS’s densest and highest-performing chip to date. The announcement highlights AWS’s growing reliance on in-house silicon, with Graviton chips reportedly powering half of all new AWS CPUs added in the past three years. The new processor is expected to drive significant performance gains—especially for large-scale, compute-intensive workloads—while challenging traditional x86 incumbents. The Register

Tech Radar expands on the impact of AWS Graviton5, emphasizing its potential to deliver the fastest and most efficient performance yet for AI, machine learning, and data analytics workloads in the cloud. The chip’s architecture is designed for maximum efficiency, offering organizations both cost savings and sustainability benefits as they scale their cloud-native applications. This development is likely to accelerate the migration of critical workloads to ARM-based cloud platforms. Tech Radar

Both The Register and Tech Radar note that AWS’s investment in custom silicon—culminating in the Graviton5 release—signals a profound shift in the cloud compute market. By controlling its own chip design and manufacturing, AWS is able to differentiate on performance, energy efficiency, and cost—placing competitive pressure on traditional CPU vendors like Intel and AMD. This trend towards vertically integrated, cloud-native infrastructure is reshaping the technology stack available to enterprises. Tech Radar The Register