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AWS – AWS Backup now supports resource type and multiple tag selections in backup policies
Today, AWS Backup announces additional options to assign resources to a backup policy on AWS Organizations. Customers can now select specific resources by resource type and exclude them based on resource type or tag. They can also use the combination of multiple tags within the same resource selection. With additional options to select resources, customers […]
GCP – Dataproc Serverless: Now faster, easier and smarter
We are thrilled to announce new capabilities that make running Dataproc Serverless even faster, easier, and more intelligent. Elevate your Spark experience with: Native query execution: Experience significant performance gains with the new Native query execution in the Premium tier. Seamless monitoring with Spark UI: Track job progress in real time with a built-in Spark […]
GCP – Shift-left your cloud compliance auditing with Audit Manager
Cloud compliance can present significant regulatory and technical challenges for organizations. These complexities often include delineating compliance responsibilities and accountabilities between the customer and cloud provider. At Google Cloud, we understand these challenges faced by our customers’ cloud engineering, compliance, and audit teams, and want to help make them easier to manage. That’s why we’re […]
GCP – What’s new with HPC and AI infrastructure at Google Cloud
At Google Cloud, we’re rapidly advancing our high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities, providing researchers and engineers with powerful tools and infrastructure to tackle the most demanding computational challenges. Here’s a look at some of the key developments driving HPC innovation on Google Cloud, as well as our presence at Supercomputing 2024. You can also stay apprised […]
GCP – AlloyDB Omni supercharges performance: Faster transactions, analytics, and vector search
AlloyDB Omni is back with a new release, version 15.7.0, and it’s bringing serious enhancements to your PostgreSQL workflows, including: Faster performance A new ultra-fast disk cache An enhanced columnar engine The general availability of ScANN vector indexing A new release of the AlloyDB Omni Kubernetes operator From transactional and analytical workloads to cutting-edge vector […]
AWS – Amazon S3 now supports up to 1 million buckets per AWS account
Amazon S3 has increased the default bucket quota from 100 to 10,000 per AWS account. Additionally, any customer can request a quota increase up to 1 million buckets. As a result, customers can create new buckets for individual datasets that they store in S3 to more easily take advantage of capabilities such as default encryption, […]
AWS – Amazon QuickSight launches self serve Brand Customization
Amazon QuickSight launches self serve brand customization which allows QuickSight admins with relevant AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) permissions to align QuickSight’s user interface with their organization’s brand by modifying visual elements like brand colors and logo. This creates a cohesive look and feel that aligns with their organization’s identity. Brand customization includes customization […]
AWS – Amazon IVS introduces Multitrack Video to save input costs
Today we are launching Multitrack Video, a new capability in Amazon Interactive Video Service (Amazon IVS) which can save you up to 75% on live video input costs with standard channels. With Multitrack Video, you send multiple video quality renditions directly from your own device instead of using Amazon IVS for transcoding. Multitrack Video is […]
GCP – Use AI to build AI: Save time on prompt design with AI-powered prompt writing
Crafting the perfect prompt for generative AI models can be an art in itself. The difference between a useful and a generic AI response can sometimes be a well-crafted prompt. But, getting there often requires time-consuming tweaking, iteration, and a learning curve. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce new updates to the AI-powered prompt writing […]
AWS – AWS Partner Central now provides API for Selling with AWS
Today, AWS introduces the AWS Partner Central API for Selling, enabling AWS Partners to integrate their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems with AWS Partner Central. This API allows partners to streamline and scale their co-selling process by automating the creation and management of APN Customer Engagements (ACE) opportunities within their own CRM. This API provides […]