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Azure – Azure Static Web Apps support for Node 12 ends on 3 December 2022
Post 3 December 2022, Azure Static Web Apps will end support for Node 12. Read More for the details.

Azure – DevOps Starter is being retired. Use Azure Developer CLI for quick-start deployments to Azure
DevOps Starter is being retired. Use Azure Developer CLI for quick-start deployments to Azure. Monitor existing CI/CD pipelines from their native experiences in Azure DevOps or GitHub. Read More for the details.

Azure – Azure CycleCloud 7 will be retired on 30 September 2023
Retirement notice: Transition to CycleCloud 8 by 30 September 2023. Read More for the details.

Azure – Support for PostgreSQL 11 in Azure Database PostgreSQL – Hyperscale (Citus) ends on 9 November 2023
Support for PostgreSQL 11 ends on 9 November 2023, plan and upgrade your Hyperscale (Citus) clusters to a higher PostgreSQL version. Read More for the details.

Azure – The application insights Java 2.X SDK will be retired on 30 September 2025
Upgrade to application insights Java 3.X auto-instrumentation by 30 September 2025. Read More for the details.

Azure – Azure Batch Low Priority VMs will be retired on 30 September 2025
Retirement Notice: Transition to Azure Batch Spot VMs before 30 September 2025. Read More for the details.

AWS – Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager now automates archival of EBS Snapshots
In November 2021, Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) introduced EBS Snapshots Archive, a new tier for EBS Snapshots that can help you save up to 75% on storage costs for EBS Snapshots that you intend to retain for more than 90 days and rarely access. Today, we are announcing that you can use Amazon Data […]

Azure – Public preview: New Azure Maps Creator feature – custom styling
Fully customize the look and feel of your private indoor maps. Read More for the details.

AWS – Amazon Connect launches Amazon CloudWatch support for third-party integrations for Wisdom, Tasks, and Customer profiles
Amazon Connect now publishes metrics for third-party integrations for Wisdom, Tasks, and Customer profiles to Amazon CloudWatch, making it easier to help monitor operational metrics. These integrations enable Amazon Connect customers to ingest data (e.g., purchase history, knowledge content) and/or automate task creation from third-party SaaS applications such as Zendesk, Salesforce, or ServiceNow. You can now […]
AWS – AWS Service Catalog console makes improvements on usability
AWS Service Catalog makes improvements on usability for customers who are provisioning AWS resources via the AWS Service Catalog console. These changes will help enable better error handling and reduce friction in the provisioning workflow. Read More for the details.