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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.
AWS – AWS Directory Service supports smart card authentication in AWS GovCloud (US-East) Region
Starting today, you can use Common Access Card (CAC) and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) smart cards to authenticate users into Amazon WorkSpaces through your self-managed Active Directory (AD) and AWS Directory Service AD Connector in the AWS GovCloud (US-East) Region. Additionally, you can now use the AWS Management Console to configure smart card authentication with […]
AWS – Amazon Virtual Private Cloud now supports Bring Your Own IP in Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) Region
Starting today, Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) is available in Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) Region. Read More for the details.
AWS – AWS CloudFormation Hooks is now available in 2 additional AWS Regions
Today, AWS CloudFormation has expanded the availability of AWS CloudFormation Hooks to the Middle East (Dubai) and Asia Pacific (Jakarta) Regions. With this launch, customers can deploy Hooks in these newly supported AWS Regions to help keep resources secure and compliant. Read More for the details.
AWS – AWS announces Multi-AZ with Standby for Amazon OpenSearch Service
Today, Amazon OpenSearch Service announces Multi-AZ with Standby, a new deployment option that enables 99.99% availability and consistent performance for business-critical workloads. With Multi-AZ with Standby, OpenSearch Service domains are resilient to potential infrastructure failures, such as a node or an Availability Zone (AZ) failure. Multi-AZ with Standby also ensures OpenSearch Service domains follow recommended […]