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GCP – How a steel distributor reinvents its data science & ML workflows with Vertex AI
Nowadays, many companies have to ask themselves: Do we want to wait until a startup disrupts our business model or will we just do it on our own? Klöckner, a German steel and metal distributor, chose the second option, leveraging the power of Google Cloud to bring a more customer-focused, agile approach to an industry […]
GCP – How we validated the security controls of our new Confidential Space
We’re pleased to announce that Confidential Space, our new solution that allows you to control access to your sensitive data and securely collaborate in ways not previously possible, is now available in public Preview. First announced at Google Cloud Next, Confidential Space can offer many benefits to securely manage data from financial institutions, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, […]
GCP – Googler Patricia Florissi learned to code on one of Brazil’s early personal computers—now she helps solve customers’ most complex problems
Editor’s Note: A native of Recife, Brazil, Patricia Florissi is a Technical Director in OCTO, Google Cloud’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer. OCTO is a global team of senior technologists with experience at large corporations, institutions, and successful startups, who work alongside customers to identify solutions for tough, but transformational challenges. How has your […]
GCP – Harness the power of data and AI in your life science supply chain
Global life science supply chains are lengthy and complex with many moving parts. One small disruption can create serious delays and affect your ability to deliver therapeutics for patients. Supply chain disruptors Over the last few years, healthcare organizations have encountered a range of obstacles, from both internal and external factors, that have resulted in […]
GCP – IT prediction: The era of workload-optimized, ultra-reliable infrastructure is upon us
Editor’s note: This post is part of an ongoing series on IT predictions from Google Cloud experts. Check out the full list of our predictions on how IT will change in the coming years. Prediction: By 2025, over half of cloud infrastructure decisions will be automated by AI and ML Google’s infrastructure is designed with […]
GCP – Reporting Google Cloud logs to CISA’s National Cybersecurity Protection System (NCPS)
This blog follows our guide to Designing TIC 3.0 compliant solutions on Google Cloud which provides extended guidance for telemetry reporting requirements. The National Cybersecurity Protection System (NCPS) provides capabilities to enable the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to secure and defend federal civilian agencies’ IT infrastructure against advanced cyber threats. As agencies are moving […]
GCP – Using budgets to automate cost controls
TL;DR – Budgets can do more than just track costs! You can set up automated cost controls using programmatic budget notifications, and we have an interactive walkthrough with sample architecture to help get you started. Budgets can help you answer cost questions, and so much more! There’s a few blog posts on what Google Cloud […]
Azure – Public preview: Performance improving features for Azure Service Bus premium
Scale your Azure Service Bus premium namespaces far beyond the current limitations with two new features. Read More for the details.
AWS – Amazon Connect bulk user import now includes agent hierarchy and tags
Amazon Connect now allows you to configure hierarchies and resource tags for users in bulk. You can now optionally assign agent hierarchies and resource tags to each agent using the CSV bulk upload template, available on the user management page. For example, you can import a group of users and assign both a hierarchy to […]
AWS – Amazon Connect launches more granular access controls (using resource tags) for queues
You can now enable granular access controls for queues by configuring resource tags within the Amazon Connect admin website. Tagging a queue allows you to configure granular permissions and define who is able to access a specific queue. For example, you can now tag queues with SupportLevel:Premium and then only let premium support managers see […]