Silicon Republic reports that Cloudflare experienced a significant outage on November 18, 2025, disrupting platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and OpenAI's ChatGPT. This marks the third major disruption in cloud services within a month, following issues with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. The incident has reignited concerns about the reliability of major cloud providers and the global dependency on their infrastructure. Silicon Republic Developpez.com

The Register highlights that Microsoft Azure was targeted by the largest-ever distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, reaching 15.72 terabits per second. Attributed to the Aisuru botnet, this unprecedented attack underscores increasing vulnerabilities in cloud security. Analysts suggest that while Azure's mitigation systems prevented catastrophic failures, the scale of the attack raises questions about the adequacy of current cybersecurity measures. The Register

Boursier.com reveals that OVHcloud, a leading European cloud provider, is strengthening its presence in Germany with the launch of a "3-AZ" region in Berlin. This expansion supports demands for data sovereignty and resilience in Europe, particularly in regulated sectors like finance and defense. The move aligns with EU initiatives to reduce reliance on U.S.-based providers such as AWS and Azure. Boursier.com

The European Commission has launched three investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to assess whether Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure qualify as "gatekeepers," reports 01Net. A third inquiry will examine whether the DMA sufficiently addresses anti-competitive practices in the cloud sector. Regulators aim to ensure fair competition amidst growing dominance by American cloud providers, which collectively control most of the European market. ABC News 01Net Boursier.com

According to Al Jazeera, Microsoft and Nvidia have invested in Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, as part of a broader cloud services deal. The move is seen as a response to Amazon's recent partnership with OpenAI, intensifying competition among cloud providers in the AI space. Analysts note that these alliances highlight the strategic importance of AI workloads to cloud growth. Al Jazeera (english)

Developpez.com discusses leaked documents revealing the financial interdependencies between Microsoft and OpenAI. Despite significant investments, such as Microsoft's $13 billion funding of OpenAI, the partnership reportedly struggles to generate profitability, calling into question the sustainability of current cloud-reliant business models. Developpez.com

Journal Du Net argues that on-premise solutions are resurging in popularity due to rising costs and perceived data vulnerabilities in cloud-managed cybersecurity. While cloud providers tout flexibility and scalability, critics advocate for localized infrastructure to ensure better data control and cost efficiency. Journal Du Net

Tech Radar emphasizes the importance of infrastructure autonomy in fostering digital sovereignty and responsible AI use. The article argues that organizations must assert ownership over their cloud compute resources to avoid stifling innovation and becoming overly reliant on a handful of dominant providers. Tech Radar