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AWS – Zonal shift for Amazon Route 53 Application Recovery Controller now available in 18 additional Regions
Zonal shift for Amazon Route 53 Application Recovery Controller is now available in all standard AWS Regions. Read More for the details.

AWS – AWS Batch now includes dashboard customization on the console
Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the customizable dashboard feature on the AWS Batch console, providing a single view that displays resource metrics based on your specific needs. This feature allows you to redesign and target different types of widgets in your preferred order, making it easier to troubleshoot issues using widgets […]

AWS – Amazon MSK adds support for Apache Kafka version 3.4.0
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK) now supports Apache Kafka version 3.4.0 for new and existing clusters. Apache Kafka 3.4.0 includes several bug fixes and new features that improve performance. Key features include a fix to improve stability to fetch from the closest replica. Amazon MSK will continue to use and manage Zookeeper […]

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 […]