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AWS – AWS Application Migration Service now supports agentless replication
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) now supports agentless replication from VMware vCenter versions 6.7 and 7.0 to the AWS Cloud. AWS Application Migration Service is the primary service for lift-and-shift migrations to AWS. Read More for the details.
GCP – Cloud Storage as a File System in AI Training
Cloud Storage is a common choice for Vertex AI and AI Platform users to store their training data, models, checkpoints and logs. Now, with Cloud Storage FUSE, training jobs on both platforms can access their data on Cloud Storage as files in the local file system. This post introduces the Cloud Storage FUSE for Vertex […]
GCP – Three reasons to peer SAP-managed apps with your Google Cloud services
Over the past year, RISE with SAP has emerged as a valuable solution for SAP customers seeking a faster, simpler, and more affordable path to the cloud. RISE with SAP is a subscription-based offering that typically includes a number of fully managed cloud application options, including SAP S/4HANA Cloud and elements of the SAP Business […]
GCP – Taking customer conversations to the next level with AI-powered Business Messages
Over the last two years, we’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of people using messaging to connect with businesses. Whether it was checking hours of operation, verifying what was in stock, or scheduling a pick-up, the pandemic caused a significant shift in consumer behavior. 45% of users are spending more time on messaging […]
AWS – Amazon Kendra releases AWS Single Sign-On integration for secure search
Amazon Kendra is an intelligent search service powered by machine learning, enabling organizations to provide relevant information to customers and employees, when they need it. Read More for the details.
AWS – AWS Glue FindMatches now provides match scores
The FindMatches ML transform in AWS Glue now includes an option to output match scores, which indicate how closely each grouping of records match each other. The FindMatches transform allows you to identify duplicate or matching records in your dataset, even when the records do not have a common unique identifier and no fields match […]
GCP – How to develop Global Multiplayer Games using Cloud Spanner
Most modern video games require years of investment to produce, both in terms of development time and capital. The length of development is influenced by a number of factors, such as scale, development platform, scope, and type of game. Gamers often expect global multiplayer experiences on Day 1, which means that the success of a […]
AWS – AWS Glue FindMatches now supports incrementally matching new data against an existing dataset
The FindMatches ML transform in AWS Glue now allows you to match newly arrived data against existing matched datasets. The FindMatches transform allows you to identify duplicate or matching records in your dataset, even when the records do not have a common unique identifier and no fields match exactly. It makes it faster and easier […]
AWS – Amazon Rekognition improves accuracy of content moderation for images
Amazon Rekognition content moderation is a deep learning-based feature that can detect inappropriate, unwanted, or offensive images and videos, making it easier to find and remove such content at scale. Amazon Rekognition provides a detailed taxonomy across 35 sub-categories and 10 distinct top-level moderation categories. Starting today, Amazon Rekognition content moderation comes with an improved model […]
AWS – New and improved Amazon Athena console is now generally available
Amazon Athena’s redesigned console is now generally available in all AWS commercial and GovCloud regions where Athena is available. The new and improved console brings a modern, more personalized experience to all of the features you enjoy in the current console and includes several new features which make analyzing data with Athena more powerful and […]