Vultr has expanded its European presence with the launch of a new cloud data centre region in Milan, Italy, marking the company’ s 33rd global cloud region and ninth in Europe.
The Milan region strengthens Vultr’ s focus on delivering affordable, high-performance cloud infrastructure for enterprises, developers and AI workloads across Europe. The facility will support Vultr’ s full-stack AI infrastructure portfolio, including its VX1 cloud compute platform alongside bare metal and cloud GPU offerings powered by NVIDIA and AMD technologies.
Vultr said the new region is designed to support demanding workloads including AI, SaaS applications, databases, analytics, ERP software, APIs and microservices. Cloud Compute plans range from two to 192 vCPUs, offering dedicated resources, transparent billing and broad software compatibility.
According to Vultr, its Cloud Compute platform delivers up to 23 % higher performance and 33 % lower costs than comparable hyperscaler services, resulting in significantly improved price-to-performance for customers.
The company also confirmed it has connected its Autonomous System Number to the Milan Internet Exchange, enabling local traffic peering, reduced latency and improved bandwidth for regional users.
“ Italy is one of Europe’ s fastest-growing cloud infrastructure markets,” said J. J. Kardwell, CEO, Vultr.“ Enterprises and developers increasingly require scalable AI infrastructure without the cost and complexity associated with traditional hyperscalers. Milan will play an important role in supporting long-term AI innovation, regional connectivity and cloud adoption across Europe.
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Ericsson has relocated its Stockholm operations, including its headquarters, from Kista to Hagastaden on the northern city boundary. The move will create modern and attractive office space designed to encourage collaboration and to compete for future talent.
The process of moving Ericsson’ s employees in Kista is estimated to begin in early 2028 and take several years. Ericsson’ s Kista operations include R & D, business areas, group functions and the Imagine Studio – Ericsson’ s tech showcase, meeting and collaboration space for customers, partners, VIPs, the industry ecosystem and events.
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, says:“ We have carefully evaluated what type of premises and location which will best meet the future needs of the company’ s Stockholm operations and people. With a vibrant location in the heart of the city’ s technology collaboration and innovation community – including easy access to our changing business ecosystem, partners and decision makers – Hagastaden is clearly bestplaced to address our future operations. A thriving city campus will also strengthen our attraction for the top talent of the future.”
Ericsson has also signed leases with Atrium Ljungberg and Castellum for five properties in Hagastaden.
Three buildings – Wave( 22,000 Sq m); Corner of Ekeblad( 23,000 Sq m), and Trinity( 13,000 Sq m) – will be leased from Atrium Ljungberg. Emerald House( 9,500 Sq m) and Jubileumshuset( 3,500 Sq m) will be leased from Castellum.
Ericsson has previously signed a lease with Castellum for the 24,000 Sq m Infinity property in Hagastaden. The property is currently under construction and is expected to be ready by late 2027.
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