AWS Latest Updates

• Amazon EC2 R6a instances now available in Canada (Central) February 18, 2025
  Starting today, the memory-optimized Amazon EC2 R6a instances are now available in Canada (Central) region. R6a instances are powered by third-generation AMD EPYC processors, and deliver up to 35% better price performance than comparable R5a instances. These instances offer 10% lower cost than comparable x86-based EC2 instances. With this additional region, R6a instances are available […]
• AWS WAF enhances Data Protection and logging experience February 18, 2025
  AWS WAF expands its Data Protection capabilities with new controls for sensitive data in logs. In addition, we have updated the Logging configuration console experience, making it easier for customer to select the optimal logging option. Data Protection works together with existing Logging Redaction and Filtering features. You can select which protection method to use […]
• Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB Adds Read Replica support February 18, 2025
  Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB now supports Read Replicas, enabling customers to scale their read operations across multiple instances and Availability Zones. Customers can activate a Read Replica via the AWS Marketplace from the Timestream AWS Management Console while creating a Timestream for InfluxDB instance. Adding Read Replicas allow customers to support higher read throughput by […]
• Amplify Hosting announces support for IAM roles for server-side rendered (SSR) applications February 18, 2025
  We're excited to announce the launch of IAM compute roles for AWS Amplify Hosting, enabling secure connections to other AWS resources from server-side rendered applications. This allows developers to integrate their SSR applications with AWS services while maintaining robust security practices. Use Cases Unlocked: Secure credential management for SSR applications Direct integration with AWS services […]
• AWS Storage Gateway is now available in AWS Mexico (Central) Region February 18, 2025
  AWS Storage Gateway expands availability to the AWS Mexico (Central) Region enabling customers to deploy and manage hybrid cloud storage for their on-premises workloads. AWS Storage Gateway is a hybrid cloud storage service that provides on-premises applications access to virtually unlimited storage in the cloud. You can use AWS Storage Gateway for backing up and […]

Azure Latest Updates

GCP Latest Updates

• How to use gen AI for better data schema handling, data quality, and data generation February 18, 2025
  In the realm of data engineering, generative AI models are quietly revolutionizing how we handle, process, and ultimately utilize data. For example, large language models (LLMs) can help with data schema handling, data quality, and even data generation.  Building upon the recently released Gemini in BigQuery Data preparation capabilities, this blog showcases areas where gen […]
• Cloud CISO Perspectives: New AI, cybercrime reports underscore need for security best practices February 18, 2025
  Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for February 2025. Stephanie Kiel, our head of cloud security policy, government affairs and public policy, discusses two parallel and important security conversations she had at the Munich Security Conference, following our new reports on AI and cybercrime.As with all Cloud CISO Perspectives, the contents of this newsletter […]
• BigQuery ML is now compatible with open-source gen AI models February 18, 2025
  BigQuery Machine Learning allows you to use large language models (LLMs), like Gemini, to perform tasks such as entity extraction, sentiment analysis, translation, text generation, and more on your data using familiar SQL syntax. Today, we are extending this capability with support for any open-source LLM from the Vertex AI Model Garden — including any […]
• Deep dive into AI with Google Cloud’s global generative AI roadshow February 14, 2025
  The AI revolution isn't just about large language models (LLMs) - it's about building real-world solutions that change the way you work. Google's global AI roadshow offers an immersive experience that's designed to empower you, the developer, to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. The global roadshow is a hands-on event. Forget the […]
• What’s new with Google Cloud February 14, 2025
  Want to know the latest from Google Cloud? Find it here in one handy location. Check back regularly for our newest updates, announcements, resources, events, learning opportunities, and more. Tip: Not sure where to find what you’re looking for on the Google Cloud blog? Start here: Google Cloud blog 101: Full list of topics, links, and resources. Feb […]