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GCP – Introducing the Modern Computing Alliance: The best way to predict the future is to build it
If the last two decades have taught us anything, it’s that things—especially technology—move pretty fast. As an industry, technology providers have done a fantastic job developing new hardware and software products to make sure people can keep up, and get ahead. However the user experience is defined not only by the innovation of the building […]
GCP – Streaming analytics 101: Making modern data decisions with ease
Within the realm of modern data collection, streaming analytics is just what it sounds like: a flow of constantly moving data called event streams. These streams comprise events that occur as the result of an action at any moment, such as a web click, a transaction, or a fraudulent activity. Streaming analytics provides the ability […]
GCP – How to develop secure and scalable serverless APIs
Among Google Cloud customers, we see a surge in interest in developing apps on so-called serverless platforms that let you develop scalable, request- or event-driven applications without having to set up your own dedicated infrastructure. A serverless architecture can considerably improve the way you build applications and services, in turn accelerating innovation and increasing agility. […]
GCP – MakerBot implements an innovative autoscaling solution with Cloud SQL
Editor’s note: We’re hearing today from MakerBot, a pioneer in the desktop 3D printing industry. Their hardware users and community members needed easy access to 3D models, and IT teams needed to offload maintenance operations to focus on product innovation. Here’s how they moved to Google Cloud to save time and offer better service. MakerBot […]
GCP – How EDI empowers its workforce in the field, in the office, and at home
For consulting companies such as EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc. (EDI), interactions among employees and customers are the direct drivers of value, and helping them collaborate has a tangible impact on the bottom line. However, connecting people from the field to work-from-home spaces to the office is no easy task. EDI, an environmental consulting company that […]
GCP – New ways Google Workspace works with tools you already use
Looking back on 2020, it’s clear that the ways we work have rapidly transformed—from the rise of remote work and increasingly digitized processes, to balancing time across work and personal responsibilities. But one thing hasn’t changed—businesses still rely on a staggering number of applications to get work done. Working from home and the associated pressures […]
AWS – Amazon Kendra adds support for custom synonyms
Amazon Kendra is a highly accurate and easy to use intelligent search service powered by machine learning. Starting today, AWS customers can use custom synonyms with Amazon Kendra to improve the accuracy of their search results. Read More for the details.
AWS – Amazon EC2 announces new network performance metrics for EC2 instances
Amazon EC2 now provides additional network performance metrics to help customers gain more insights into instance network performance. Five new metrics provide customers visibility when their instances exceed network allowances defined by AWS. This visibility helps you proactively resolve application performance issues and right size your instance fleets based on your desired network performance. Read […]
AWS – Amplify CLI enables serverless container deployments using AWS Fargate
Amplify CLI helps front-end web & mobile developers provision APIs and host websites. With today’s Amplify CLI release, you gain the ability to deploy the GraphQL & REST APIs and host websites using AWS Fargate in addition to existing AppSync, API Gateway and Amplify console options. Just run the “amplify configure project” command and enable […]
AWS – Introducing AWS Transit Gateway Connect to simplify SD-WAN branch connectivity
Today AWS announced the availability of AWS Transit Gateway Connect, a new feature of the AWS Transit Gateway that simplifies branch connectivity through native integration of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) appliances into AWS. Read More for the details.