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Azure – New GPU NCas T4 v3 VMs are in public preview
NCas T4 v3 Series VMs are now available for preview in US West 2. Read More for the details.

Azure – Infrastructure double encryption for Azure Database for MySQL is in public preview
Infrastructure double encryption adds a second layer of encryption and a different encryption algorithm which gives an additional layer of protection for your data at rest. Read More for the details.

Azure – Data encryption with customer managed keys for Azure Database for MySQL is now generally
Data encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure Database for MySQL enables you to bring your own key (BYOK) for data protection at rest. Read More for the details.

Azure – Infrastructure double encryption for Azure Database for PostgreSQL-single server is in preview
Infrastructure double encryption adds a second layer of encryption using a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module and a different encryption algorithm which gives an additional layer of protection for your data at rest. Read More for the details.

Azure – Data encryption with customer managed keys for Azure DB for PostgreSQL-single server
Data encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure Database for PostgreSQL-single server (generally available) enables you to bring your own key (BYOK) for data protection at rest. Read More for the details.

AWS – Amazon VPC Flow Logs extends CloudFormation Support to custom format subscriptions, 1-minute aggregation intervals and tagging
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) flow logs customers can now use the AWS::EC2::FlowLog resource to create custom format VPC flow logs with enriched metadata fields and publish them to either CloudWatch Logs or S3, capture VPC flow logs at shorter aggregation intervals of up to 1-minute for quicker and more granular network visibility, and […]

GCP – Now it’s personal: Containerizing Java applications with Jib
When it comes to building Docker images for Java applications, Jib has become a developer favorite; even if you’re brand new to Docker, Jib can turn any Java app into a space-efficient, optimized container image. Jib builds container images reproducibly in a declarative manner, delivers an impressively short edit-compile-test development cycle, transparently applies container best […]

GCP – Anomaly detection using streaming analytics & AI
An organization’s ability to quickly detect and respond to anomalies is critical to success in a digitally transforming culture. Google Cloud customers can strengthen this ability by using rich artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) capabilities in conjunction with an enterprise-class streaming analytics platform. We refer to this combination of fast data and advanced analytics […]

GCP – The future of cloud as supply chain for new telco services
If there’s anything we’ve learned so far in 2020, it’s that no one can predict day to day what is going to happen next. Therefore, we believe technology should be there to help developers and operators build for agility and manage for change. This is especially true for our customers in the telecommunications industry. Communications […]
GCP – 12 smart analytics sessions to check out at Next OnAir
Business leaders are looking to generate unmatched value from their data to drive competitive advantage and accelerate digital transformation. Digital innovators are tapping into new customer opportunities, using data to deliver new experiences and disrupt industries. At Google Cloud, we’re building a smart analytics platform that is open, intelligent, and flexible and offers a simple […]