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GCP – Graph Data Science on Google Cloud: Neo4j AuraDS and Vertex AI
In January, we previewed Neo4j’s and Google Cloud Vertex AI’s partnership in a blog about how you can use graphs for smarter AI when using Neo4j AuraDS to generate graph embeddings. This blog post garnered a lot of attention from data scientists looking to amplify their machine learning (ML) pipelines by feeding knowledge (graph features) […]

GCP – Building AI in the cloud: An easier way with Google Cloud and NVIDIA
NVIDIA GPU-powered instances on Google Cloud provide an optimal platform for organizations to develop their AI applications on the latest hardware and software stack, then seamlessly deploy those applications at scale in production. Simplifying Workflows to Speedup AI Developments NVIDIA recently announced the One Click Deploy feature on the NVIDIA NGC catalog, the hub for […]

GCP – Infrastructure Security in Google Cloud
The security of the infrastructure that runs your applications is one of the most important considerations in choosing a cloud vendor. Google Cloud’s approach to infrastructure security is unique. Google doesn’t rely on any single technology to secure its infrastructure. Rather, it has built security through progressive layers that deliver defense in depth. Defense in […]

AWS – Announcing AWS Cost Allocation Tag API
AWS Cost Allocation Tags now offers APIs that you can use to activate and deactivate your Cost Allocation Tags. After you activate a Cost Allocation Tag, it will appear in your cost management products, such as AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Cost and Usage Report. You can use Cost Allocation Tags to filter, categorize, and […]

AWS – AWS Mainframe Modernization is now generally available
Introduced at re:Invent in November 2021, AWS Mainframe Modernization is now generally available for customer and partner use. Mainframe Modernization is a unique platform that allows you to migrate and modernize your on-premises mainframe workloads to a managed and highly available runtime environment on AWS. The service currently supports two main migration patterns—replatforming and automated […]

GCP – All signs point to Chrome OS for kiosks and signage
Here’s your sign. Customers and employees want to be delighted, and delivering those experiences is key. You may be wondering how to create these premium experiences, and you may have even tried to no avail in the past. Deploying kiosks and digital signage are two ways to help users with information, transactions, and more, but […]

Azure – Public preview: Mount Azure Files and ephemeral storage in Azure Container Apps
You can now mount a file share as well as share data between multiple containers in Azure Container Apps. Read More for the details.

Azure – Public preview: Linux portal editing for applications
You can now edit Azure Functions running on Linux from within the Azure portal. Read More for the details.

Azure – Generally available: Azure Container Apps support for custom domains and TLS certificates
You can now use custom domains and secure them with TLS certificates. Read More for the details.
Azure – Public preview: Azure Load Testing support for user-assigned managed identities
Use Azure AD managed identities with Azure Load Testing Preview to easily access other AAD-protected resources, like Azure Key Vault. Both system-assigned and user-assigned managed identities are now supported. Read More for the details.