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AWS – AWS DataSync increases scalability and performance for on-premises file transfers
AWS DataSync Enhanced mode now supports data transfers between on-premises file servers and Amazon S3, enabling customers to transfer datasets that scale to virtually unlimited numbers of files at higher levels of performance than DataSync Basic mode. AWS DataSync is a secure, high-speed file transfer service that optimizes data movement over a network. Enhanced mode […]
GCP – Multiple Threat Actors Exploit React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182)
Written by: Aragorn Tseng, Robert Weiner, Casey Charrier, Zander Work, Genevieve Stark, Austin Larsen Introduction On Dec. 3, 2025, a critical unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in React Server Components, tracked as CVE-2025-55182 (aka “React2Shell”), was publicly disclosed. Shortly after disclosure, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) had begun observing widespread exploitation across many threat […]
AWS – Amazon EC2 X2iedn instances now available in AWS Europe (Zurich) region
Starting today, memory-optimized Amazon Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) X2iedn instances are available in AWS Europe (Zurich) region. These instances, powered by 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and built with AWS Nitro System, are designed for memory-intensive workloads. They deliver improvements in performance, price performance, and cost per GiB of memory compared to previous generation […]
AWS – AWS Elastic Beanstalk is now available in additional regions
We are excited to announce the general availability of AWS Elastic Beanstalk in Asia Pacific (New Zealand) (Melbourne), (Malaysia), (Hyderabad), Canada West (Calgary), and Europe (Zurich). AWS Elastic Beanstalk is a service that simplifies application deployment and management on AWS. The service automatically handles deployment, capacity provisioning, load balancing, auto-scaling, and application health monitoring, allowing […]
AWS – Amazon EC2 X2iedn instances now available in AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) region
Starting today, memory-optimized Amazon Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) X2iedn instances are available in AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) region. These instances, powered by 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and built with AWS Nitro System, are designed for memory-intensive workloads. They deliver improvements in performance, price performance, and cost per GiB of memory compared to previous […]
AWS – AWS DataSync introduces Terraform support for Enhanced mode
The AWS DataSync Terraform module now supports Enhanced mode for transfers between S3 locations, making it easier for you to set up high-performance data transfers at scale. AWS DataSync is a secure, high-speed file transfer service that optimizes data movement over a network. Enhanced mode uses parallel processing to deliver higher performance and scalability for […]
AWS – Validate best practice compliance for SAP ABAP applications with AWS Systems Manager
AWS Systems Manager (AWS SSM) Configuration Manager now allows you to automatically test SAP ABAP based applications on AWS against best practices defined in the AWS Well-Architected Framework SAP Lens. Keeping SAP applications optimally configured requires SAP administrators to stay current with best practices from multiple sources including AWS, SAP, and operating system vendors and […]
AWS – Amazon Aurora DSQL now supports cluster creation in seconds
Amazon Aurora DSQL now supports faster cluster creation, reducing setup time from minutes to seconds. With cluster creation now in seconds, developers can instantly provision Aurora DSQL databases to rapidly prototype new ideas. Developers can use the integrated query editor in the AWS console to immediately start building without needing to configure external clients or […]
AWS – Amazon WorkSpaces Secure Browser introduces Web Content Filtering
Amazon WorkSpaces Secure Browser now includes Web Content Filtering, a comprehensive security and compliance feature that enables organizations to control and monitor web content access. This new capability allows administrators to define granular access policies, block specific URLs or entire domain categories using 25+ predefined categories, and seamlessly integrate with Session Logger for enhanced monitoring […]
GCP – AI agents are here. Is your infrastructure ready?
Editor’s note: Today we hear from Dave McCarthy of IDC about a total cost of ownership crisis for AI infrastructure — and what you can do about it. Read on for his insights. The AI landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. For the past few years, the industry has been focused on the massive, resource-intensive […]