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AWS – AWS Neuron adds support for Amazon EC2 Trn1 instances to unlock high-performance, cost-effective deep learning training at scale
AWS Neuron adds support for AWS Trainium powered Amazon EC2 Trn1 instances to unlock high-performance, cost effective deep learning training at scale. The Neuron SDK includes a compiler, runtime libraries, and profiling tools that integrate with popular ML frameworks such as PyTorch and Tensorflow. With this first release of Neuron 2.x, developers can now run deep […]
AWS – Spot Instance interruptions can now be tested directly from Amazon EC2 console via AWS Fault Injection Simulator integration
You can now inject Amazon EC2 Spot Instance interruptions into your Spot Instance workloads directly from the Amazon EC2 console. In 2021, we launched the ability for you to use AWS Fault Injection Simulator (AWS FIS) to simulate what happens when Amazon EC2 reclaims Spot Instances, enabling you to test that your application is prepared for an […]
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.