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GCP – Workflows executing other parallel workflows: A practical guide
Introduction There are numerous scenarios where you might want to execute tasks in parallel. One common use case involves dividing data into batches, processing each batch in parallel, and combining the results in the end. This approach not only enhances the speed of the overall processing but it also allows for easier error detection in […]

GCP – Manage multiple Firestore databases in a project
We’re excited to announce support for multiple Firestore databases in a Google Cloud project. You can now create multiple databases in a project to isolate customer data, microservices, or dev/test/staging environments. The multiple databases feature includes support for the following: Firestore database CRUD management: Firestore now exposes a new API endpoint, Terraform resource, gcloud CLI […]

GCP – How Google Cloud NAT helped strengthen Macy’s security
Macy’s is well known for its high-end fashion worldwide. What is not as well known are the strong measures it takes to ensure its customers’ data remains secure. When Macy’s decided to move its infrastructure from on-premises to Google Cloud, it required the move be done without sacrificing security or degrading the user experience. Migrating […]

GCP – Dallas County provides critical language services with Google Public Sector
Dallas County’s mission is to provide exceptional services that promote a thriving community. As the second most populous county in Texas and the ninth largest in the country, they serve over 2.6 million constituents in the Dallas, Texas area. The county population is diverse with a large number of both English and non-English speakers. According […]

AWS – Amazon SQS announces support for dead-letter queue redrive via AWS SDK or CLI in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions
On June 8th, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) announced support for dead-letter queue (DLQ) redrive via AWS SDK or Command Line Interface (CLI). Today, SQS announces support for dead-letter queue redrive via AWS SDK or CLI in the AWS GovCloud (US-West and US-East) Regions. Dead-letter queue redrive is an enhanced capability to improve the DLQ […]

GCP – Google Workspace earns Dutch government’s stamp of approval
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on the Google Workspace blog. At Google, we are committed to the privacy and security of our customers and to fostering trust in our cloud technologies. We regularly engage with customers, privacy regulators, and policymakers around the globe to understand evolving expectations and to adapt our products accordingly. […]

AWS – AWS Config now supports 16 new resource types
AWS Config now supports 16 more resource types for services, including AWS Private Certificate Authority, AWS AppConfig, AWS App Mesh, AWS App Runner, Amazon Connect Customer Profiles, AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), Amazon Kendra, Amazon Kinesis Video Streams, Amazon CloudWatch Logs, AWS Network Manager, Amazon Pinpoint, and Amazon […]

AWS – Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL Multi-AZ Deployment with two readable standbys supports logical replication
Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) Multi-AZ Deployments with two readable standbys now supports logical replication. With logical replication, you can stream data changes from Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL to other databases for use cases such as data consolidation for analytical applications, change data capture (CDC), replicating select tables rather than the entire database, or for […]

AWS – AWS Network Firewall is now available in four additional AWS Regions
Starting today, we are launching the AWS Network Firewall service in Europe (Zurich), Europe (Spain), Asia Pacific (Melbourne), and Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) Regions, enabling customers to deploy essential network protections for all their Amazon Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). Read More for the details.
AWS – Amazon Textract announces updates to AnalyzeDocument – Forms
Amazon Textract is a managed machine learning service that automatically extracts text, handwriting, and data from scanned documents. We regularly improve the accuracy of the underlying machine learning models and add new features based on customer feedback. Today, we are pleased to announce accuracy enhancements for the AnalyzeDocument – Forms feature to help customers automate […]