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GCP – Optimizing RAG retrieval: Test, tune, succeed
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) supercharges large language models (LLMs) by connecting them to real-time, proprietary, and specialized data. This helps LLMs deliver more accurate, relevant, and contextually aware responses, minimizing hallucinations and building trust in AI applications. But RAG can be a double-edged sword: while the concept is straightforward – find relevant information and feed it […]
GCP – How Memorystore helps FanCode stream 2X more live sports
Editor’s note: FanCode needed to deliver low-latency, personalized sports content to millions of fans while scaling rapidly. By migrating to Google Cloud and adopting Memorystore for Redis Cluster, FanCode built a fully integrated, scalable backend infrastructure that supports real-time features and high-traffic live events. Today, FanCode streams 2x more live events annually with consistent performance […]
GCP – Google Cloud’s commitment to responsible AI is now ISO/IEC certified
With the rapid advancement and adoption of AI, organizations face increasing pressure to ensure their AI systems are developed and used responsibly. This includes considerations around bias, fairness, transparency, privacy, and security. A comprehensive framework for managing the risks and opportunities associated with AI can help by offering a structured approach to building trust and […]
GCP – Google Cloud and SAP: Powering AI with enterprise data
As the 2027 end of support for SAP Business Suite 7 approaches, SAP customers need to decide where to deploy as they upgrade to cloud-based S/4HANA and RISE with SAP. This represents a great opportunity to get more value out of your enterprise data, and take advantage of the longstanding partnership between Google Cloud and […]
AWS – Amazon Route 53 Resolver Endpoints now available in the Asia Pacific (Thailand) and Mexico (Central) Regions
You can now use Amazon Route 53 Resolver endpoints for hybrid cloud configurations in the Asia Pacific (Thailand) and Mexico (Central) Regions. With this launch, you also have the option to enable Route 53 Resolver endpoints in the Asia Pacific (Thailand) and Mexico (Central) Regions with DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH). Amazon Route 53 is a highly available […]
AWS – AWS re:Post now supports Spanish and Portuguese
AWS re:Post expanded language support to include a total of 8 languages, now featuring Spanish and Portuguese. This enhancement creates a more inclusive experience for our diverse global user base, allowing more users to engage with the community in their preferred language. By breaking down language barriers, we’re making it easier for AWS users worldwide […]
AWS – Introducing AWS Glue 5.0 in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions
Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of AWS Glue 5.0 in AWS GovCloud (US-West) and AWS GovCloud (US-East). With AWS Glue 5.0, you get improved performance, enhanced security, and more. AWS Glue 5.0 enables you to develop, run, and scale your data integration workloads and get insights faster. AWS Glue is a […]
AWS – AWS Elastic Beanstalk now updates environment status when invalid
AWS Elastic Beanstalk now supports functionality that makes it easy to update a Beanstalk environment status when it enters into an invalid state during an update failure. With AWS Elastic Beanstalk, you can easily deploy and manage applications in AWS without worrying about the infrastructure that runs those applications. However, there can be situations where […]
AWS – New look for AWS Marketplace Professional Services product detail pages
AWS Marketplace has launched a refresh of its Professional Services product detail pages. The updated pages offer a streamlined layout that surfaces product highlights and accessible content. Customers can now more easily find services that best fit their specific needs in AWS Marketplace Professional Services. The new product detail pages display key information and associated […]
AWS – IAM Roles Anywhere credential helper now supports TPM 2.0
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Roles Anywhere today released version 1.4.0 of the credential helper, introducing built-in compatibility with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0. With this release, the credential helper can directly utilize X.509 certificates and associated private keys stored in TPMs on Windows or Linux systems. Keys remain within their secure hardware store, […]