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AWS – Amazon Route 53 Resolver Query Logging now available in Asia Pacific (Taipei)
Today, we are announcing the availability of Route 53 Resolver Query Logging in Asia Pacific (Taipei), enabling you to log DNS queries that originate in your Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC). With query logging enabled, you can see which domain names have been queried, the AWS resources from which the queries originated – including […]

AWS – Amazon Connect now supports parallel AWS Lambda execution in flows
Amazon Connect now supports parallel execution of AWS Lambda functions in flows, enabling faster and more seamless customer experiences. Amazon Connect allows you to integrate with third-party or homegrown systems such as CRMs using Lambda to automate tasks like reading or updating customer records. With this launch, you can now execute multiple Lambda functions concurrently […]

AWS – Announcing AWS Builder Center
Today, we are announcing the launch of AWS Builder Center, a new place to bring together the global cloud community with everything needed to be successful in the cloud. Anyone can now join the most experienced cloud community in the world. You can discover articles on trending topics, like and comment on impactful content, and share […]

GCP – Zero-shot forecasting in BigQuery with the TimesFM foundation model
Accurate time-series forecasting is essential for many business scenarios such as planning, supply chain management, and resource allocation. BigQuery now embeds TimesFM, a state-of-the-art pre-trained model from Google Research, enabling powerful forecasting via the simple AI.FORECAST function. Time-series analysis is used across a wide range of fields including retail, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and the sciences. […]

GCP – Beyond GROUP BY: Introducing advanced aggregation functions in BigQuery
When it comes to large-scale data analysis, BigQuery is a powerhouse, with fundamental aggregate functions like SUM, AVG, and COUNT allowing you to extract meaningful insights for all types of workloads. And today, we’re excited to take your data analytics to the next level with a suite of advanced aggregation features that unlock more complex […]

AWS – AWS Transfer Family web apps are now available in the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region
Customers in AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region can now use AWS Transfer Family web apps. AWS Transfer Family web apps provide a simple interface for accessing your data in Amazon S3 through a web browser. With Transfer Family web apps, you can provide your workforce with a fully managed, branded, and secure portal for your […]

AWS – Amazon VPC Route Server is now available in 8 new regions in addition to the 6 existing ones
VPC Route Server simplifies dynamic routing between virtual appliances in your Amazon VPC. It allows you to advertise routing information through Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) from virtual appliances and dynamically update the VPC route tables associated with subnets and internet gateway. With this launch, Amazon VPC Route Server is available in 14 AWS Regions: US […]

AWS – Amazon Q chat in the AWS Management Console can now query AWS service data
Amazon Q Developer now enables you to query and analyze data stored in your AWS services directly from the AWS Management Console as well as Slack, Microsoft Teams chat, and the AWS Console Mobile Application. For example, Amazon Q Developer can now analyze transaction receipts stored in an AWS S3 bucket, examine records in AWS […]

GCP – Strengthening network resilience with the Sol transatlantic cable
Today, we’re announcing Sol, a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect the U.S., Bermuda, the Azores, and Spain. Sol translates to “sun” in Spanish and Portuguese, a nod to the cable system’s landing points in warmer climates. Alongside the Nuvem subsea cable, Sol completes our unique investment in transatlantic resiliency — with the two […]
GCP – London Summit: agentic AI leaders, training 100,000 civil servants, AI sovereignty, and more
There’s a buzz of excitement here at Tobacco Dock as we welcome our customers and partners to the Google Cloud Summit London. Together, we’re exploring the essential role Google Cloud is playing in driving AI innovation and adoption across the UK. Today is about shining a spotlight on our customers and partners, focusing on the […]