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AWS – AWS IoT Greengrass v2.14 now supports a new lightweight edge runtime software, uses less than 5MB of memory
Today, AWS releases AWS IoT Greengrass 2.14, offering a new nucleus lite feature that supports a lightweight runtime agent for resource-constrained devices operating on embedded Linux. The nucleus lite feature is offered alongside the original AWS IoT Greengrass nucleus, providing developers the flexibility to choose the most appropriate option for their specific edge device capabilities […]
GCP – How Virgin Media O2 uses Privileged Access Manager to achieve principle of least privilege
Editor’s note: Virgin Media O2 provides internet and communications services to more than 48.5 million subscribers, and teams are also responsible for supporting more than 16,000 employees. Virgin Media O2 is committed to empowering customers with outstanding customer-centered products and essential connectivity — all powered behind the scenes by Google Cloud, the backbone of the […]
GCP – Reach beyond the IDE with tools for Gemini Code Assist
One of the biggest areas of promise for generative AI is coding assistance — leveraging the power of large language models to help developers create or update application code with amazing speed and accuracy, dramatically boosting productivity. For Gemini Code Assist, 2024 has been a year of tremendous growth and innovation, as we help companies […]
AWS – Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB now supports Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) connectivity
Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB now offers customers the option to create instances with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses. Timestream for InfluxDB makes it easy for application developers and DevOps teams to run fully managed InfluxDB databases on Amazon Web Services for real-time time-series applications using open-source APIs. Customers moving to IPv6 can now simplify […]
AWS – Kinesis Producer Library now supports the AWS SDK for Java 2.x
AWS announces a new version of Kinesis Producer Library (KPL) that supports the AWS SDK for Java 2.x for improved performance and security features. With the new KPL version 1.0, now you can fully remove the dependency on the AWS SDK for Java 1.x. You can upgrade your applications running previous KPL versions to KPL […]
AWS – Amazon EBS launches Local Snapshots for AWS Dedicated Local Zones
You can now use Amazon EBS Local Snapshots in AWS Dedicated Local Zones. Dedicated Local Zones are a type of AWS infrastructure that are fully managed by AWS, built for exclusive use by you or your community, and placed in a location or data center specified by you to help you comply with regulatory requirements. […]
AWS – Bottlerocket now supports Elastic Fabric Adapter for AI/ML and HPC workloads
Today, AWS announces the introduction of Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) support for Bottlerocket, the Linux-based operating system purpose-built for hosting containers, with a focus on security, minimal footprint, and safe updates. An EFA is a network device that you can attach to your Amazon EC2 instance to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and […]
AWS – Announcing Node Health Monitoring and Auto-Repair for Amazon EKS
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) now monitors the health of the EC2 instances (nodes) in EKS clusters for Kubernetes-specific health issues and automatically takes action to repair them if they become unhealthy. This helps you achieve higher availability for your Kubernetes applications and reduces the operational overhead required to keep cluster infrastructure performing optimally. […]
AWS – Introducing Amazon EC2 High Memory U7inh Instance
Amazon Web Services is announcing the general availability of Amazon EC2 High Memory U7inh instance, a new addition to EC2 High Memory family, built in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Amazon EC2 U7inh instance run on 16-socket HPE Compute Scale-up Server 3200, and are built on the AWS Nitro System to deliver a fully […]
GCP – AI Playground: Where learning and innovation converge in the heart of London
AI is rapidly transforming industries and redefining the future of work. However, many organizations face a significant hurdle: bridging the knowledge gap and acquiring the necessary skills to effectively harness the power of AI. Recognizing this challenge, Google Cloud is set to launch the AI Playground in Shoreditch, Central London, in the first quarter of […]