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Daily Cloud Computing News from @cloudfeednet - Oct 19, 2017
Daily Cloud Computing news from @cloudfeednet.
21 new open-source solutions available from Google Cloud Launcher
usually means a lot of work keeping up-to-date with security hotfixes and … more.
Introducing Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure SQL Database Connectors in AWS
We are excited to announce the addition of two new database connectors in AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)Amazon S3 as a source … more.
New Amazon office building sells for $313M in one of Seattle region’s
GeekWire A variety of teams are working out of the office, including Amazon Devices, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Alexa, and the Lab126 hardware … more.
Cisco cloud VP calls out trends in multicloud strategy
Earlier this year, Cisco shuttered Intercloud Services, its failed attempt to create a public cloud competitor to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Now … more.
CNSI to Build CMS Medicaid Advantage Encounter Data Processing System;
ExecutiveBiz (blog) The company also supported the implementation of an Amazon Web Services-hosted system architecture for the agency’s claims processing platform. more.
Open source and API driven chatbots allow businesses to build
Business Insider UK Google’s Cloud Natural Language API, Microsoft’s Cognitive Services APIs, and IBM Watson Conversation provide commercial NLU (Natural Learning … more.
Several Azure AD updates announced at Ignite 2017
Microsoft announced some updates to Azure Active Directory at Ignite 2017. Among those are changes to conditional access, new IT controls, and … more.
imgix Expands Image Processing Tools to Google Cloud Storage
… cloud service providers, with Synergy Research ranking it as the third largest provider by market share behind Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. more.
Embracing The Cloud With FIs’ Corporate Clientele On The Line
That’s the trend that led Temenos to reintroduce its Payments Hub solution, first launched in 2013, into the cloud via the Microsoft Azure platform. more.
Shop Smart with IoT Using Microsoft Azure and Intel IoT Platform
popular for a while. In this session, I’ll touch upon the basics of both … more.
Is it HIPAA or HIPPA? Either way, it still applies.
Many SaaS providers use third party hosting providers, such as Rackspace or Amazon Web Services, to host their software. In such situations, there … more.
Volante Technologies’ VolPay Suite Of Payment Products Available On
Benzinga NEW YORK, LONDON, DUBAI, MEXICO CITY, October 17, 2017 Volante Technologies Inc., a global leader in the provision of software for the … more.
Google’s Deepmind AI unit releases new version of AlphaGo that learns on
GeekWire Google’s Deepmind artificial intelligence unit has been working on systems that play the ancient board game called Go. (Wikimedia Commons Photo). more.
Microsoft’s Teaches Azure Cloud to Keep Government Secrets
Microsoft’s government-focused slate of Azure services will soon allow security-conscious agencies to store and manage secret classified data on the … more.
Sabre Networks joins the StoredTech Team to Provide Enterprise IT Solutions
These additional services include telecommunications (both on premise and hosted), cloud based solutions using Microsoft Azure, security and … more.
Infor Retail Again Named a Leader in 2017 Magic Quadrant for Retail
SYS-CON Media (press release) NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – Infor, a leading provider of business applications specialized by industry and built for the cloud, today … more.
Microsoft’s Julia White: We Spend $1 Billion a Year on Cybersecurity
Cheddar’s Hope King spoke with White at Microsoft’s headquarters on Wednesday about competition in the cloud computing space. Microsoft’s Azure … more.
UPDATE 1-Amazon Web Services resolves connectivity issues in Oregon region
Amazon Web Services (AWS) said some Direct Connect locations using the US-WEST-2 Region experienced connectivity issues for about 30 … more.
Google’s Deepmind AI unit releases new version of AlphaGo that learns on
GeekWire Google’s Deepmind artificial intelligence unit has been working on systems that play the ancient board game called Go. (Wikimedia Commons Photo). more.
McAfee Folds Analytics Into Security Tools
The security firm’s web gateway is available on Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ: AMZN). Another tool announced this week, a threat defense … more.
Microsoft Azure secret US govt’s centers
Microsoft’s Azure cloud has been approved to host classified-level applications for the US government. Redmond said on Wednesday the Azure … more.
Amazon Web Services resolves connectivity issues in Oregon region
resolved connectivity issues that affected its Direct Connect customers in … more.
Amazon Web Services investigating connectivity issues in Oregon region
“We are investigating network connectivity issues affecting Direct Connect customers using the US-WEST-2 Region,” Amazon Web Services (AWS) … more.
What is ‘Digital Transformation’ & What Is It Doing to the Channel?
Click through the slideshow to see how Jim Chow, Head of Global System Integrator Partnerships at Google Cloud; Dawn Lindsey, Head of Partner … more.
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Cloud do Mundo. more.
MongoDB to raise $192m in IPO at $24 a share
… expansion of its Atlas managed cloud services, launched about a year ago on the Amazon cloud and now live on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud … more.
Chinese and Western tech giants battle for Southeast Asia
Microsoft, [Amazon Web Services] and Google are all pushing [ahead], but my money’s on Alibaba and Tencent, because they will have the … more.
Chinese and Western tech giants battle for Southeast Asia
… toilet cubicles at its Singapore offices were recently plastered with ads appealing: Google Cloud team is looking for customer engineers in APAC. more.
Amazon Web Services investigating connectivity issues in Oregon region -
Reuters We are investigating network connectivity issues affecting Direct Connect customers using the US-WEST-2 Region, Amazon Web Services (AWS) … more.
Nokia announces strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enable
GlobeNewswire (press release) Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) that will accelerate the migration of service … more.
Nube picks Sierra’s IoT platform, Microsoft Azure Cloud services
Sierra Wireless announced that Nube selected Sierra Wireless’ device-to-cloud IoT platform and Microsoft Azure Cloud Services for its consumer gas … more.
Nokia announces strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enable
Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) that will accelerate the migration of service … more.
Cloud For IT Transformation: 5 Facts CIOs Should Know
… DevOps (89 percent), containers (85 percent) and OpenStack (85 percent). More than half say the responsibility for developing new IT skills lies with … more.
McAfee unveils solutions for endpoints, cloud protection
… on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and McAfee’s Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) sandboxing technology will run on Microsoft Azure, he announced. more.
EY is extending alliance with Microsoft to bring innovative digital
Markets Insider EY leadership and experience in agribusiness consulting and data analytics matched with the Microsoft Azure cloud platform and Azure Machine … more.
Microsoft Ignite Session Video: Azure Container Instances: Get containers
DABCC.com Azure Container Instances (ACI) is a new Azure service delivering containers and without any Virtual Machine infrastructure to manage. ACIs are … more.
McAfee beefs up security tools with advanced analytics
Cloud Workload Security supports both Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Other new products introduced by McAfee include a ransomware … more.
Nokia, AWS to partner on cloud services for enterprise customers
Nokia has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the migration of service provider applications to the cloud and … more.
Acer eDC tapping cloud management software biz in Southeast Asia
… the company has developed a virtualized cloud smart portal in cooperation with Amazon Web Services (AWS), allowing customers to manage their … more.
Microsoft Azure secret US govt’s centers
Microsoft’s Azure cloud has been approved to host classified-level … and US Government partners working within Secret enclaves, said Azure head … more.
Google is Testing out ‘Breaking News’ Push Notification feature on Chrome
Technology Personalized Google will make use of the GCM (Google Cloud Messaging) service in order to push the notifications. Apparently, the feature is not yet live since it … more.
Georgia’s $1B-plus pitch for Amazon’s ‘HQ2’ to include nearly 10 Metro
Atlanta Business Chronicle The Internet giant employs 300 tech workers in Atlanta and is doubling down on the city, expanding its Amazon Web Services, A9.com teams in … more.
VMware cloud services offer security, integration and more
major cloud providers, like Amazon and Microsoft, VMware changed tack after a string of failures, selling off its vCloud Air business to OVH in April … more.
Why the critics are wrong about AWS’ open source approach
Amazon Web Services (AWS) may be the biggest cloud vendor by far, but it’s not the world’s biggest open source contributor. And some people aren’t … more.
Accenture Data Exposed: The Importance of Protecting Your Cloud
Accenture reported to ZDNet that they closed the exposure when the Amazon Web Services S3 issue was first reported. As we continue our forensic … more.
McAfee Folds Analytics Into Security Tools
Another tool announced this week, a threat defense sandbox technology, is available on the Microsoft Azure cloud (NASDAQ: MSFT). The company … more.
How to access a remote desktop from an iPad
Then, I select a local AirPrint-compatible printer for output. (Alternatively, I can use Google Cloud Print, which sends the print job to my printer over the … more.
TCO: Why SISTIC bought a ticket for the private cloud train
But these requirements would come at a price, as Tan and his team, who had been in deep discussion with Amazon Web Services (AWS), found out. more.
Google Wants to Train Other Companies to Use Its AI Tools
… companies use its AI tools and guidelines because they’ll be more likely to pay to run their new programs on Google’s cloud-computing service. more.
Nube Selects Sierra Wireless Device-to-Cloud IoT Solution and Microsoft
IoT Business News (press release) (blog) Nube launches IoT-enabled consumer gas delivery solution in Mexico, plans to expand into North America and leverage solution for other smart city … more.
A Major Backlash Is Brewing Against Big Tech. Here’s Why Investors Don’t
Bloomberg Microsoft’s Azure cloud business almost doubled in the most recent quarter as large firms pay to store data and run programs in the company’s data … more.
Microsoft Makes Two More Cognitive APIs Generally Available
As more users experiment with the APIs, Microsoft continues to adjust and enhance the portfolio. Visit the Azure site to see all cognitive services … more.
Nokia to Work with Amazon Web Services on Cloud, IoT
Nokia ( NOK ) said Thursday it has entered a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services Inc. ( AMZN ) to accelerate the migration of service … more.
Sonian CEO Tim McKinnon Named to the Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
… to offer email analytics in addition to archiving; established and strengthened relationships with channel partners, including Amazon Web Services, … more.
Azure Government beefs up security solutions
Microsoft is also making an effort to improve security and audit capabilities through the Azure Security Center. The service will provide dashboards to … more.
How is the Industrial IoT transforming industry?
[Trent 900 powering an Airbus A380 image courtesy of Rolls-Royce plc] It is now using the Microsoft Azure platform and Industrial IoT Suite to better … more.
Dell EMC beefs up its Azure Stack appliance with new silicon, more memory
Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack will be available in three configurations. Specifications range from 24 processing cores with 384GB of … more.
Nokia, Amazon Web Services partner to facilitate service provider, business
FierceTelecom Such partnerships are relevant at a time when service providers have become onramps to cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure. For Nokia … more.
Lincoln completes 253MW Amazon Wind Farm Texas
Lincoln announced last year that it had secured a corporate power-purchase agreement with Amazon Web Services for 90% of the output from the … more.
Analysis: How far has Google Cloud come?
Meanwhile, under the ‘Other’ category filing, which many analysts believe is where Google’s cloud turnover is parked (Google does not break out … more.
Google Advanced Protection Trades Ease-of-Use for Security
… Google is offering are services available as part of its existing G Suite licenses or as paid add-on services running on the Google Cloud Platform. more.
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The Pixma ticks all the important boxes for a basic home printer: tiny footprint, 100-sheet input tray and support for both AirPrint and Google Cloud … more.
New AlphaGo Zero Unsupervised AI is 100X Better While Using 10% Computing
Edgy Labs (blog) For instance, it uses less computing power because it runs on just four Tensor Processor Unit (TPU) chip, Google’s cloud computing hardware and … more.
How to avoid vendor lock-in with multi-cloud deployments
are in turn taking on major risks. In a recent piece by Financial News (gated) … more.
Microsoft Introduces New Option for Cloud Data Import
Previous options for moving data to a Microsoft Azure data center are working with an ISP for a short-term more-robust connection, or using something … more.
Azure DDoS Protection Standard available in preview
Microsoft just announced a preview of Azure DDoS Protection Standard. The service aims to protect Azure applications from the impacts of Distributed … more.
Google’s Instant Apps hit the Play Store as a big step toward a future of
PCWorld At its annual Playtime event today Google showcased how it plans to make Play Store apps safer, speedier, and easier to find. The bottom line: You’re … more.
Jeff Bezos smashes a bottle of Champagne while perched on top of a giant
Business Insider Amazon’s wind- and solar-farm initiatives help power Amazon Web Services and other parts of Amazon with renewable energy. AWS is the backbone … more.
Analysis: How far has Google Cloud come?
For starters, it had been late to the cloud game, having trailed worldwide leader Amazon Web Services (AWS) Inc and age-old IT champ Microsoft … more.
McAfee launches CWS at MPOWER 2017
In fact … you can provision and manage our IPS on the cloud on Amazon Web Services using Puppet and Chef, just like you can applications and data … more.
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