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Azure – Public preview: Azure Cold Storage
Azure Cold Storage, as the most cost-effective access tier with near real-time read latency for infrequently accessed unstructured data is available for public preview. Read More for the details.

Azure – General availability: Azure IoT Edge supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
The latest Azure IoT Edge releases provide official packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 on AMD64 devices. Read More for the details.

GCP – Introducing Organization Restrictions, a new way to keep threat actors out
In Google Cloud, IAM Policies provide administrators with fine-grained control over who can use resources within their Google Cloud organization. With Organization Restrictions, a new generally available Google Cloud security control, administrators can restrict users’ access to only resources and data in specifically authorized Google Cloud organizations. It does this by restricting Google Cloud organization […]

GCP – How OPPO enhances AI capabilities on mobile devices with Google Vertex AI
Consumers today have more options than ever, which means businesses need to be dedicated to bringing the best-possible device performance to end users. At leading mobile device manufacturer OPPO, we’re constantly exploring ways to make better use of the latest technologies, including cloud and AI. One example is our AndesBrain strategy, which aims to make […]

GCP – New asset query simplifies asset inventory management in Security Command Center
As our cloud customers scale their environments, they need to manage cloud resources and policies. Our biggest customers have millions of assets in their Google Cloud environments. Securing growing environments requires tools to help discover, monitor, and secure cloud assets. To help, Security Command Center (SCC), our security and risk management solution, now includes new […]

GCP – Extending Zero Trust access to multi-cloud applications
At Google Cloud, we are committed to supporting our customers who want to use applications hosted outside of Google Cloud. In 2022, we were named the Overall Leader in the 2022 KuppingerCole Zero Trust Network Access Leadership Compass, in part because we introduced the BeyondCorp Enterprise app connector. The app connector can help customers provide […]

GCP – All data cloud, all the time: Recapping the Google Data Cloud & AI Summit
The Data Cloud & AI Summit is Google Cloud’s global event that showcases latest innovations and how customers are transforming their business with a unified, open and intelligent data platform. At our third annual event, we shared the latest product launches across generative AI and Data Cloud, learnings from customers and partners, and provided best […]

GCP – Kaluza: driving the energy transition with electric-vehicle charging
Electric vehicles already account for one in seven car sales globally, and with new gas and diesel cars being phased out across the world, global sales are forecast to reach 73 million units in 2040. But with power grids becoming increasingly dependent on variable energy sources such as wind and solar, rising demand from electric […]

GCP – Jumpstart Your BigQuery Remote Function Development Today
Last year BigQuery introduced Remote Functions, a feature that allows users to extend BigQuery SQL with their own custom code, written and hosted in Cloud Functions or Cloud Run. With Remote Functions, custom SQL functions can be written in languages like Node.js, Python, Go, Java, NET, Ruby, or PHP, enabling a personalized BigQuery experience for […]
Azure – Public Preview: Palo Alto Networks SaaS Cloud NGFW Integration with Virtual WAN
The first security software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution to be integrated in Azure Virtual WAN, allowing you to protect your workloads with a highly available NGFW. Read More for the details.