This Week In Cloud AI - NexQloud Innovates with Energy-Saving Decentralized Kubernetes Platform

NexQloud has announced a significant development in cloud AI by filing a patent for its Distributed Kubernetes Service (DKS), marking a step forward in decentralized cloud computing. The DKS integrates AI, blockchain, and distributed CPU devices to enhance efficiency and security, offering a potential reduction in energy consumption by up to 88%. This innovation supports NexQloud’s Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network, which relies on energy-efficient NanoServers. Additionally, NexQloud is transitioning its infrastructure from Amazon’s Elastic Kubernetes Service to its own DKS platform, aiming to offer a secure and cost-effective alternative to existing solutions. The company is expanding its deployment of NanoServers, indicating readiness for commercial rollout and enterprise adoption.

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• "NexQloud Files Patent for Distributed Kubernetes Service (DKS) and Migrates Infrastructure from Amazon EKS" from NexQloud on GlobeNewswire (published 06 February 2025)

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