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AWS – AWS Step Functions increases payload size to 256KB
AWS Step Functions now supports payload sizes up to 256KB. Previously, the limit was 32,768 characters. Now, you can pass larger payloads in your standard and express workflows, allowing Step Functions to seamlessly coordinate multiple services like AWS Lambda, Amazon SNS, and Amazon SQS that already support larger payloads. Read More for the details.
AWS – AWS Elemental MediaLive adds AVC UHD outputs
AWS Elemental MediaLive now supports Advanced Video Coding (AVC) for ultra-high definition (UHD) outputs. This allows you to incorporate an AVC UHD output in your adaptive bitrate (ABR) stacks for live channels; for example, you can create an ABR stack with one AVC output with a UHD resolution of 3840×2160, along with 1440p, 1080p, and […]
GCP – What is API-first? 5 opportunities to create business value
Our recent CIO survey with Oxford Economics contained a few takeaways that stood out to me: most companies are using API-first strategies, and those most committed to this concept report faster innovation and greater value from business partnerships. Even so, the survey indicates that a healthy minority of enterprises still think of APIs in integration-first […]
AWS – Amazon WorkDocs supports auto provisioning for all directory users
Starting today, provisioning your WorkDocs site to all of your directory users is made easy. When provisioning your WorkDocs site, all directory users are provided a valid WorkDocs account, enabling each directory user to sign in and begin using full WorkDocs functionality as a Managed User without you having to manually activate each user. A […]
AWS – Amazon Managed Blockchain is now available in the Europe (London) region
Amazon Managed Blockchain is a fully managed service that allows you to set up and manage a scalable blockchain network with just a few clicks. Amazon Managed Blockchain eliminates the overhead required to create the network, and automatically scales to meet the demands of thousands of applications running millions of transactions. Once your network is […]
AWS – Amazon WorkSpaces introduces Microsoft Office Professional bundle for Bring Your Own Windows License WorkSpaces
You can now subscribe to Microsoft Office Professional from AWS on Bring Your Own Windows License (BYOL) WorkSpaces. The new offering makes it easier for customers to use the Office suite of applications on Amazon WorkSpaces. Read More for the details.
Azure – Azure API Management will retire 5 legacy metrics in Azure Monitor on 31 August 2023
Start using the new Requests metric in Azure Monitor. Read More for the details.
Azure – Migrate to Azure Availability Zones
Azure Migrate Server Migration now offers additional options to help you meet the resiliency requirements for business critical workloads that you are migrating to Azure by taking advantage of platform native capabilities like Availability Zones. Read More for the details.
AWS – Amazon Polly NTTS voices now available in Singapore, Tokyo, Frankfurt, and London Regions
Amazon Polly is a service that turns text into lifelike speech. Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of all Neural Text-to-Speech (NTTS) voices in Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asian Pacific (Tokyo), EU (Frankfurt), and EU (London) Regions. You can now synthesize over 14 NTTS voices in these Regions, including the Newscaster and Conversational speaking […]
Azure – Migrate your Azure Data Factory version 1 to 2 service
We’re retiring Azure Data Factory version 1 service on 31 August 2023 Read More for the details.