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AWS – AWS Config now supports a service-linked recorder
AWS Config added support for a service-linked recorder, a new type of AWS Config recorder that is managed by an AWS service and can record configuration data on service-specific resources, such as the new Amazon CloudWatch telemetry configurations audit. By enabling the service-linked recorder in Amazon CloudWatch, you gain centralized visibility into critical AWS service […]
AWS – Amazon CloudWatch now provides centralized visibility into telemetry configurations
Amazon CloudWatch now offers centralized visibility into critical AWS service telemetry configurations, such as Amazon VPC Flow Logs, Amazon EC2 Detailed Metrics, and AWS Lambda Traces. This enhanced visibility enables central DevOps teams, system administrators, and service teams to identify potential gaps in their infrastructure monitoring setup. The telemetry configuration auditing experience seamlessly integrates with […]
GCP – Google Cloud named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools
We’re excited to share that Gartner has recognized Google as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools. As a Leader in this report, we believe Google’s position is a testament to delivering continuous customer innovation in areas such as unified data to AI governance, flexible and accessible data engineering experiences, […]
GCP – Locking down Cloud Run: Inside Commerzbank’s adoption of custom org policies
Usually, financial institutions process multiple millions of transactions daily. Obviously, when running on cloud technology, any security lapse in their cloud infrastructure might have catastrophic consequences. In serverless setups for compute workloads Cloud Run on Google Cloud is employed. That’s why we are happy to announce the general availability of Google Cloud’s custom org policies […]
GCP – How HighLevel built an AI marketing platform with Firestore
HighLevel is an all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies. We empower businesses to streamline their operations with tools like CRM, marketing automation, appointment scheduling, funnel building, membership management, and more. But what truly sets HighLevel apart is our commitment to AI-powered solutions, helping our customers automate their businesses and achieve remarkable results. As […]
GCP – Get cost-effective protection for SAP HANA with Backup and DR Service
Like many businesses, your SAP HANA database is the heart of your SAP business applications, a repository of mission-critical data that drives your operations. But what happens when disaster strikes? Protecting a SAP HANA system involves choices. Common methods include HANA System Replication (HSR) for high availability and Backint for backups. But while having a […]
GCP – Build and refine your audio generation end-to-end with Gemini 1.5 Pro
Generative AI is giving people new ways to experience audio content, from podcasts to audio summaries. For example, users are embracing NotebookLM’s recent Audio Overview feature, which turns documents into audio conversations. With one click, two AI hosts start up a lively “deep dive” discussion based on the sources you provide. They summarize your material, […]
GCP – How the Air Force Research Laboratory is Advancing Defense Research with AI
Through our collaboration, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is leveraging Google Cloud’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to tackle complex challenges across various domains, from materials science and bioinformatics to human performance optimization. AFRL, the center for scientific research and development for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, is […]
GCP – Registration is open for Google Cloud Next 2025
Google Cloud Next returns to Las Vegas, April 9–11, 2025* and I’m thrilled to share that registration is now live! We welcomed 30,000 attendees to our largest flagship conference in Google Cloud history this past April, and 2025 will be even bigger and better than ever. Join us for an unforgettable week of hands-on experiences, […]
GCP – Registration is open for Partner Summit at Google Cloud Next
Partner Summit at Google Cloud Next is returning April 8–11, 2025, in Las Vegas! Our last event was full of highlights, and we’ve got even more in store for partners in 2025. Based on your feedback, Partner Summit 2025 will begin on Tuesday, April 8 – one day before Google Cloud Next kicks off – […]