Developing autonomous driving technology is a battle with data, both from a volume and data format point of view. Sources include point cloud 3D data obtained from LIDAR, video data obtained from multiple cameras, GPS position information, millimeter-wave radar, steering and various sensor information. Even in a busy city, less than 1% of the raw […]

We’re thrilled to announce that Gartner has recognized Google Cloud’s Apigee as a Leader in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Full Life Cycle API Management, the seventh time in a row we’ve been recognized. We believe we are consistently recognized for the depth of our capabilities to help organizations monetize their data by creating external-facing […]

Editor’s note: The ISE Crypto PQC working group is comprised of Google Senior Cryptography Engineers Stefan Kölbl, Rafael Misoczki, and Sophie Schmieg. When you visit a website and the URL starts with HTTPS, you’re relying on a secure public key cryptographic protocol to shield the information you share with the site from casual eavesdroppers. Public […]

Cloud Spanner is a fully managed relational database that provides industry-leading  consistency and availability at any scale. Organizations of all sizes in industries like financial services, retail, and games rely on Spanner to run their mission critical applications, but efficiently running line-of-business applications is often not enough. They want to react to business or customer […]

There is a data explosion challenge that most IT admins and companies are tackling regularly. The cost-effectiveness, durability and scalability make object storage the first choice for unstructured data. Cloud Storage is an object storage service capable of storing data at exabyte scale and easily managing billions, if not trillions, of objects. However, cost optimization […]

Editor’s note: Here we look at how a leading travel provider saved ten database administrators worth of work and accelerated delivery of door-to-door transportation options for users by migrating to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL. Kiwi.com’s mission is to reveal unique travel options and pricing that customers can’t find anywhere else. The company helps users reach […]

In the current economic climate every organization is faced with a unique triple squeeze from inflation, scarce/expensive talent, and disrupted/constrained global supplies. IT leaders are faced with the challenge of optimizing their spend while continuing the momentum from pandemic forced digitalization. New research shows that in response, organizations are doubling down on cloud, modernizing infrastructure, […]

Budget concerns and inflation shock are causing noticeable shifts in consumer behavior, a head-spinning turnabout since the pandemic days of 2020. We went from not having access to enough goods to now not having the right goods at the right price points. Heading into the holiday season, retailers will need to look sharp and be […]