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DevOps

'Multi-cloud all the way': Why Google Cloud's UniSuper fiasco shows you shouldn't rely on a single cloud provider

Maintaining backups is crucial, but not always sufficient. Multi-cloud approach can help minimize data loss and avert disasters. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

Information security

Google Cloud obtains FedRAMP High certification for more than 100 services

Google Cloud achieves FedRAMP High certification for over 100 services, ensuring robust security standards for commercial customers equal to government users. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Honor 200 series will arrive on June 12 with 4-layer AI

Honor unveiled a 4-layer AI architecture at VivaTech and announced the global launch of Honor 200 smartphones on June 12. [ more ]

InfoQ

DevOps

UniSuper's Entire Infrastructure Deleted by Internal Google Cloud Error

Lack of disaster recovery plan caused significant outage for UniSuper fund members. [ more ]

Ars Technica

2 weeks ago

DevOps

Google Cloud explains how it accidentally deleted a customer account

Google Cloud experienced a major blunder leading to the deletion of a $135 billion pension fund's account and backups, causing significant downtime. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Generative AI Sales Could Surge 2,026%: Here's My Pick for the Best AI Stock to Buy Now (Hint: Not Nvidia) | The Motley Fool

Alphabet could benefit from the generative AI boom [ more ]

Cloud Pro

DevOps

'Multi-cloud all the way': Why Google Cloud's UniSuper fiasco shows you shouldn't rely on a single cloud provider

Maintaining backups is crucial, but not always sufficient. Multi-cloud approach can help minimize data loss and avert disasters. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

Information security

Google Cloud obtains FedRAMP High certification for more than 100 services

Google Cloud achieves FedRAMP High certification for over 100 services, ensuring robust security standards for commercial customers equal to government users. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Honor 200 series will arrive on June 12 with 4-layer AI

Honor unveiled a 4-layer AI architecture at VivaTech and announced the global launch of Honor 200 smartphones on June 12. [ more ]

InfoQ

DevOps

UniSuper's Entire Infrastructure Deleted by Internal Google Cloud Error

Lack of disaster recovery plan caused significant outage for UniSuper fund members. [ more ]

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channelpro

4 months ago

Business intelligence

Broadcom shakes up VMware licensing structure in collaboration with Google Cloud

License portability between VMware and Google Cloud

Customers can bring their existing VMware licenses to Google Cloud [ more ]

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Business intelligence

Google Cloud Joins Flare Network Causing FLR Jump Blockchain Bitcoin News

Google Cloud joins Flare as a network validator and infrastructure provider.

FLR surges in response to Google Cloud's entry into the blockchain infrastructure industry. [ more ]

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DevOps

Google Cloud Joins Flare Network Causing FLR Jump Blockchain Bitcoin News

Google Cloud joins Flare as a network validator and infrastructure provider.

FLR surges in response to Google Cloud's entry into the blockchain infrastructure industry. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Business intelligence

Google Cloud abolishes data egress fees for global customer base | Computer Weekly

Google will no longer charge fees for transferring data out of its cloud when switching to a new provider.

The move is part of Google's commitment to supporting an open and interoperable cloud ecosystem. [ more ]

InfoQ

Business intelligence

Google Eliminates Exit Fees and Advocates Against Restrictive Cloud Licensing

Google is eliminating exit fees for customers who wish to migrate their data to another cloud provider or on premises.

The company is calling for a renewed focus on anticompetitive licensing practices that create lock-in for customers. [ more ]

MarTech

Marketing tech

Google unveils new set of AI-powered tools for retailers | MarTech

Google Cloud has announced new AI-powered tools for retailers, including chatbots, AI search, and customer service integration.

Consumers are interested in using AI in their shopping experiences, with 59% wanting to use AI applications and 80% of non-users wanting to try it. [ more ]

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DevOps

Google Cloud just waived data transfer fees for customers, and took a big swipe at Microsoft in the process

Google Cloud customers can now transfer their data without incurring any egress fees and switch providers easily.

However, customers seeking a multi-cloud approach may face challenges due to different network protocols and vendor lock-in. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

Business intelligence

Google Cloud eliminates 'exit fees' for departing customers

Google Cloud is eliminating exit fees for customers who leave for competing cloud service providers.

The elimination of exit fees is an attempt to disrupt industry practices in data portability and licensing. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Business intelligence

Google says it'll stop charging fees to transfer data out of Google Cloud | TechCrunch

Google will no longer charge customers a fee to migrate their data to another cloud provider or on-premise datacenter.

Google's move comes after criticism from regulators and smaller public cloud providers over cloud egress fees. [ more ]

Iapp

Business intelligence

Iceland DPA issues ISK12.8M in edtech fines

Icelandic municipalities fined for data processing violations at primary schools

PersÃ³nuvernd fined five municipalities a combined ISK12.8 million over alleged data processing violations [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

Google's updated AI image generator looks stunningly powerful

Google has released Imagen 2, the second generation of its generative AI image generator and editor, offering significantly improved image quality and capabilities.

Imagen 2 can interpret longer, more descriptive prompts, generate text and abstract logos, and overlay letters and logos on existing images. [ more ]

Mail Online

Artificial intelligence

McDonald's reveals plans to use AI to produce 'hotter, fresher food'

McDonald's partners with Google Cloud to implement AI in the kitchen for improved efficiency

AI tools will be used to monitor equipment performance and reduce business disruptions [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Business intelligence

CGI and Google Cloud join forces to support United Nations in climate change fight | Computer Weekly

IT consultancy CGI is partnering with Google Cloud to develop a platform for the United Nations to address climate change-related sustainability challenges.

The platform will utilize historical data sets and AI to help countries predict the impact of climate change and track progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

This collaboration will provide an accessible platform that simplifies complex data and allows users to make informed decisions regarding sustainability. [ more ]

Analytics India Magazine

Business intelligence

Google Cloud Runs Ad on Sphere during AWS re:Invent at Las Vegas

Google Cloud advertised on Vegas Sphere during AWS Re:Invent.

The AWS Re:Invent event is happening in Las Vegas, Nevada, from November 27 to December 1, 2023. [ more ]

InfoQ

Artificial intelligence

Google AlloyDB Omni: PostgreSQL-Compatible Database for On-Premises and VMware Cloud Foundation

AlloyDB Omni, a downloadable version of the PostgreSQL-compatible database service AlloyDB, is now generally available on Google Cloud.

AlloyDB Omni is designed to run on-premises and offers support for generative AI, vector embeddings, and integrations with the Google Cloud AI ecosystem.

Google Cloud also announced the preview of the AlloyDB Omni Kubernetes operator, which simplifies database provisioning and observability in Kubernetes environments. [ more ]

InfoQ