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Google Cloud unveils AI framework for telecoms networks
Virtual Private Networks

Google Cloud unveils AI framework for telecoms networks

Operators could use the new framework to spot faults faster, test changes safely and automate telecoms network decisions as complexity rises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI
Virtualisation

Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI

The service aims to cut storage overheads for firms running thousands of AI agents, while keeping workspaces isolated and quick to spin up.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
OpenSSL names keynote speakers & sponsors for Prague
Data Protection

OpenSSL names keynote speakers & sponsors for Prague

Growing scrutiny of cryptographic supply chains is pushing maintainers, researchers and regulators into the same room in Prague this year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Google warns AI is reshaping cyber attacks & defences
Data Protection

Google warns AI is reshaping cyber attacks & defences

Attackers are exploiting AI tools to speed intrusions and drain cloud resources, pushing defenders towards machine-speed security operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google uses eBPF schedulers to boost RPC performance
Data centers

Google uses eBPF schedulers to boost RPC performance

A custom eBPF scheduler has lifted queries per second by about 5% on some RPC stacks, while reducing kernel change risk for production tests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Nutanix wins Gartner nods across three key reports
Hybrid Cloud

Nutanix wins Gartner nods across three key reports

The vendor's latest rankings may help it win deals as customers seek a single platform for hybrid cloud, virtual machines and Kubernetes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Google launches open-source Agent Substrate on GKE
Virtualisation

Google launches open-source Agent Substrate on GKE

Teams running AI agents at scale could save idle compute and tighten isolation as Google opens Agent Substrate on Kubernetes Engine.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud named Leader in Forrester cloud assessment
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud named Leader in Forrester cloud assessment

Enterprises seeking AI-ready infrastructure may see Google Cloud's higher score as validation of its database, analytics and Kubernetes services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud adds pause & resume to Dataflow batch jobs
High Performance Computing

Google Cloud adds pause & resume to Dataflow batch jobs

Interrupted batch workloads can now resume where they stopped, potentially cutting wasted compute and delays for Google Cloud customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Candescent expands Google Cloud AI tie-up for banks
Software-as-a-Service

Candescent expands Google Cloud AI tie-up for banks

The expanded deal should help more than 1,300 banks and credit unions move AI from pilot projects into day-to-day banking systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Application infrastructure stories

Vaisala launches datacentre care service for sensors
Edge Computing

Vaisala launches datacentre care service for sensors

Growing datacentre fleets could face less downtime as Vaisala bundles calibration, support and replacement probes into a single service package.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Cloudways launches Velocity managed Node.js hosting
Software-as-a-Service

Cloudways launches Velocity managed Node.js hosting

Developers gain a flatter cost base and less infrastructure work as Cloudways enters managed Node.js hosting with Velocity from USD $20 a month.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
India tech leaders back engineers for sustainability & AI
Semiconductors

India tech leaders back engineers for sustainability & AI

India's push for semiconductors and AI is putting pressure on firms to train engineers who can handle faster-changing systems and sustainability goals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AWS Canada to offer Dragons' Den entrepreneur grant
Agricultural Technology

AWS Canada to offer Dragons' Den entrepreneur grant

Founders who miss out on investment could still win USD $100,000 in AWS Canada support, with cloud credits and mentoring on offer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Fortinet opens CAD $30m cybersecurity hub in Calgary
Digital Transformation

Fortinet opens CAD $30m cybersecurity hub in Calgary

Customers in Alberta will get closer access to security services as the Canadian site adds cloud infrastructure, training and testing capacity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Oracle to invest USD $5 billion in UK cloud infrastructure
Data Protection

Oracle to invest USD $5 billion in UK cloud infrastructure

The spend will expand local cloud capacity as UK demand for AI and data services rises, with healthcare and finance among target sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Cloudhouse launches Guardian Essentials for audits
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudhouse launches Guardian Essentials for audits

Enterprises under audit pressure can now trace unauthorised IT changes in days, as the tool connects to existing ServiceNow and AWS data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Motorola Solutions brings cloud access control data onshore
Software-as-a-Service

Motorola Solutions brings cloud access control data onshore

Australian businesses can now keep access control records onshore as Motorola Solutions adds local hosting to its cloud security platform.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week