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AWS – Amazon QuickSight Q now supports questions for access restricted datasets that use Row level Security (RLS) with user based rules
QuickSight Q now supports questions for access restricted datasets that use Row level Security (RLS) with user based rules. Readers can now ask questions about Topics that contain restricted access datasets and instantly receive accurate and pertinent answers based on access control rules defined by authors in RLS settings. Authors can create Q Topics to […]

Azure – General availability: New Azure proximity placement groups feature
You can now use the new optional parameter "intent" to specify the VM sizes and zone intended for the proximity placement group. Read More for the details.

Azure – Integration Services Environment will be retired on 31 August 2024 – transition to Logic Apps Standard
Integration service environment in Azure Logic Apps will be retired on 31 August 2024. Read More for the details.

GCP – Google Cloud Next for data professionals: analytics, databases and business intelligence
Google Cloud Next kicks off tomorrow, and we’ve prepared a wealth of content — keynotes, customer panels, technical breakout sessions — designed for data professionals. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to register, and build out your schedule. Here’s a sampling of data-focused breakout sessions: 1. ANA204What’s next for data analysts and […]

GCP – Know before you go: Google Cloud Next
Google Cloud Next is one day away. Don’t miss out on the latest news, product announcements, and predictions from Google that will shape the cloud of tomorrow. Sign up now if you haven’t registered, so you can: Join the Opening Keynote with Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian tomorrow […]

GCP – Google Cloud Next for security: 6 essential sessions
Zero Trust. Securing the software supply chain. Policy controls. And what about Mandiant? We have so many cool and interesting security sessions coming this week at Google Cloud Next, it can be hard to know where to start. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with these six must-watch security sessions to add to your playlist: 1. […]

GCP – Google Cloud Next: top AI and ML sessions
Google Cloud Next starts this week, and features over a dozen sessions dedicated to helping organizations innovate with machine learning (ML) and inject artificial intelligence (AI) into their workflows. Whether you’re a data scientist looking for cutting-edge ML tools, a developer aiming to more easily build AI-powered apps, or a non-technical worker who wants to […]

Azure – General availability: Simplified disaster recovery for VMware machines using Azure Site Recovery
Today we’re officially announcing the general availability of a simpler, more reliable, and modernized way to protect your VMware virtual machines using Azure Site Recovery, for recovering quickly from disasters. Read More for the details.

Azure – Upgrade to Standard SKU public IP addresses in Azure by 30 September 2025—Basic SKU will be retired
Basic SKU public IP addresses will be retired. Read More for the details.
Azure – Migrate to Azure Monitor VM insights by 30 September 2025 when Service Map will be retired
Azure Service Map will be retired on 30 September 2025. Read More for the details.