We would like to inform our users about two planned infrastructure maintenance activities scheduled for February 13 and February 16, 2026. These improvements are part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the stability, performance, and scalability of the Icecat platform. What is planned? February 13, 2026 - Storage Capacity Expansion On this date, we will expand our storage capacity to support future growth and maintain reliable performance as platform usage increases. Expected impact: Icecat services will remain available. Temporary performance degradation (such as slower responses) may occur during the maintenance window. No major disruptions or extended downtime are expected. February…
Artificial intelligence is often presented as a productivity story. Companies invest in new tools, automate repetitive tasks, and hope to improve efficiency across their operations. However, Oracle's latest workforce reduction highlights another side of the AI boom: the enormous cost of competing in it. According to the company's latest annual report, Oracle reduced its workforce by approximately 21,000 employees during fiscal 2026, representing a 13% decline in headcount. At the same time, the company significantly increased spending on AI infrastructure and cloud capacity as it seeks to compete more aggressively with Microsoft, Amazon, and Google in the race to provide…
