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Azure – Azure SQL Database serverless compute auto-scaling limits increase more than twofold
The maximum vCore limit for Azure SQL Database serverless has increased over twofold to 40 vCores. The higher limits provide greater compute auto-scaling headroom for serverless databases with more demanding workloads. Read More for the details.

AWS – EC2 Image Builder now supports connectivity through AWS PrivateLink
EC2 Image Builder is now integrated with AWS PrivateLink which enables customers to privately access EC2 Image Builder from Amazon Virtual Private Clouds (VPC) without using public IPs, and without requiring the traffic to traverse across the Internet. AWS PrivateLink provides private connectivity between VPCs, AWS services, and on-premises applications, securely on the Amazon network. […]

AWS – Amazon Pinpoint adds support for SMS, Push, and Custom Channels for Journeys
Amazon Pinpoint journeys gives marketing teams the flexibility they need to automate multi-step customer campaigns. Today, Amazon Pinpoint journeys expanded its capabilities to support notifications across SMS, Push, and custom channels. This helps marketers more effectively send the right message, to the right customer, over the best channel. Additionally, Amazon Pinpoint journeys now supports the […]

AWS – AWS Compute Optimizer Now Supports Exporting Recommendations to Amazon S3
Today, we are pleased to announce that AWS Compute Optimizer now supports exporting recommendations to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3). Read More for the details.

AWS – AWS Transfer Family enables Source IP as a factor for authorization
AWS Transfer Family adds support for using end users’ Source IP addresses as a factor for authorization, enabling you to apply an additional layer of security when authorizing access over Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), File Transfer Protocol over SSL (FTPS), or FTP. Read More for the details.

AWS – Announcing new CloudWatch metrics for ElastiCache for Redis
You can now monitor your ElastiCache Redis fleet with 18 additional engine and node-level CloudWatch metrics. These metrics are based on the Redis INFO command and are published either as-is or are calculated further to provide you with more actionable insights to manage your ElastiCache fleet. Read More for the details.

Azure – Data encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure Database for MySQL
We’re excited to announce the preview of data encryption for Azure Database for MySQL. 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 – Large storage for Azure Database for MariaDB
Support for up to 16 TB of storage and up to 20,000 IOPS in Azure Database for MariaDB is now available in preview. This functionality not only provides five times more storage for database servers, but also more than triples the available IOPS. Read More for the details.

Azure – Data encryption for Azure Database for PostgreSQL—single server
The preview of data encryption for Azure Database for PostgreSQL—single server is now available. Data encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure Database for PostgreSQL—single server enables you to bring your own key (BYOK) for data protection at rest. Read More for the details.
Azure – Transparent data encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure SQL Database Hyperscale
Transparent data encryption (TDE) helps protect Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Synapse SQL in Azure Synapse Analytics against the threat of malicious offline activity by encrypting data at rest. Read More for the details.