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AWS – Amazon GameLift Servers adds ability to view and connect to instances in the console
Today, Amazon GameLift Servers launched new console capabilities that let you view and connect to individual fleet instances. The EC2 and Container Fleet Detail pages have a new Instances tab to see a list of instances associated with a fleet. For each instance, there is an instance details page that displays metadata in a human-readable […]

AWS – AWS Builder ID now supports Sign in with Google
You can now create an AWS Builder ID using sign in with Google. AWS Builder ID is a personal profile that provides access to AWS applications including Kiro, AWS Builder Center, AWS Training and Certification, AWS re:Post and AWS Startups. AWS Builder ID represents you as an individual and is independent from any credentials and […]

AWS – AWS Config advanced query and aggregator now available in Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region
AWS Config advanced queries and aggregators are now available in Asia Pacific (New Zealand) region. You can use advanced queries to query the current configuration and compliance state of your AWS resources. Aggregators enable centralized visibility and analysis by aggregating configuration and compliance data from multiple accounts and regions, or across an AWS Organization. Advanced […]

AWS – AWS Secrets Manager expands AWS PrivateLink support to FIPS endpoints
AWS Secrets Manager now supports AWS PrivateLink with all Secrets Manager Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) endpoints that are available in commercial AWS Regions and the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. With this launch, you can establish a private connection between your virtual private cloud (VPC) and Secrets Manager FIPS endpoints instead of connecting over the […]

AWS – Amazon Neptune Database now integrates with GraphStorm for scalable graph machine learning
Today, we’re announcing the integration of Amazon Neptune Database with GraphStorm, a scalable, open-source graph machine learning (ML) library built for enterprise-scale applications. This brings together Neptune’s OLTP (Online transaction processing) graph capabilities with GraphStorm’s scalable inference engine, making it easier for customers to deploy graph ML in latency-sensitive, transactional environments. With this integration, developers […]

AWS – Amazon Connect makes it easier to get customer input on outbound calls
Amazon Connect, the cloud-based contact center service from AWS, now supports Get Customer Input and Store Customer Input flow blocks for outbound voice whisper flows. The Get Customer Input flow block allows a prompt to be played to a customer on an outbound call after they answer the call but before they are connected with […]

GCP – Building on the bananas momentum of generative media models on Google Cloud
It’s been exciting to see the capabilities of Nano Banana, our latest image editing model available in Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, go viral. And with transformative workflows like these, it is easy to see why: genmedia bundle carousel 1 Iterative refinement with Gemini 2.5 Flash Image genmedia bundle carousel 2 Context aware conversational editing with […]

GCP – Google Pixel phones achieve DoDIN APL Certification: Secure, mission-ready mobile technology for federal agencies
In today’s complex and ever-evolving threat landscape, federal agencies require secure, reliable, and innovative solutions to fulfill their critical missions. Google Pixel phones have been added to the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List (APL) – a significant milestone that underscores our commitment to providing federal agencies with secure, cutting-edge technology. Combined […]

GCP – Accelerate AI with Agents: Event Series for Developers in EMEA
The future of technology is unfolding across EMEA, and Google Cloud is at the forefront of this transformation. We’re organizing a series of exciting events across the region, offering a unique opportunity for developers and tech enthusiasts to dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence, agents, and cloud computing. Whether you’re looking to use […]
AWS – AWS Parallel Computing Service expands Slurm customization capabilities
AWS Parallel Computing Service (AWS PCS) now offers expanded Slurm configuration capabilities, enabling you to set over 60 additional parameters for granular control over your high performance computing (HPC) cluster operations. This enhancement provides more flexibility in managing job scheduling, resource allocation, access control, and job lifecycle. The new Slurm custom settings give you fine-grained […]