Cloud News for May 15th, 2023
A weekly post with all the latest Cloud news from Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform. #cloud #news #softcorpremium
iFlytek Claims Its Large Language Model Outperforms ChatGPT in Three Key Areas - Pandaily
iFlytek, a Chinese information technology company, has claimed that its large language model has outperformed ChatGPT in three key areas: text generation, question and answer, and mathematical ability. The company showcased its model's competencies in education, office, automotive, and digital employees. iFlytek's chairman, Liu Qingfeng, stated that their model possesses seven core competencies, including text generation, language understanding, question and answer, logical reasoning, mathematical ability, code ability, and multimodal ability. The model aims to address human needs and empower creative individuals in the digital economy. #iFlytek #ChatGPT #languageModel #AI #softcorpremium #softcorpremium
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Xiaohongshu Starts Exploring Large Language Model - Pandaily
Xiaohongshu, the Chinese lifestyle sharing platform, has created a dedicated team for large model development. The team comprises core employees from the natural language processing technical team of advertising businesses and is currently being kept confidential internally. Xiaohongshu has several independent departments dedicated to exploring AI-generated content (AIGC) and in April 2023, the company launched an AI creation app called โTrik,โ which centers around AI-powered painting. #Xiaohongshu #AI #AIGC #softcorpremium #softcorpremium
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Use OpenAI GPT with your Enterprise Data - Microsoft Community Hub
The post discusses the integration of OpenAI GPT with enterprise data. The post shares the benefits of integrating OpenAI GPT with enterprise data while also mentioning the importance of privacy. #AI #enterprise #data #softcorpremium
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Migrate Kubernetes workloads running on VMโs using Azure Migrate โ Planning & Execution - Microsoft Community Hub
The blog post discusses the use of Azure Migrate to migrate Kubernetes workloads running on virtual machines (VMs). The post covers the planning and execution steps, including the necessary prerequisites, how to prepare the source and target environments, and the actual migration process. The use of Azure Migrate provides a streamlined and automated approach to migrate Kubernetes workloads, reducing the complexity and time required for this task. #AzureMigrate #Kubernetes #VM #softcorpremium
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Announcement!! Azure based Custom connectors support for Logic Apps Standard - Microsoft Community Hub
Microsoft has announced the support for Azure-based custom connectors for Logic Apps Standard. This feature allows users to create their own connectors to access services and data sources that are not natively supported by Logic Apps. The custom connectors can be built using Azure Functions, API Management, and Azure App Service. This update makes it easier for users to integrate their legacy applications and services with Logic Apps Standard, enabling more efficient workflows and automation. #Azure #LogicApps #CustomConnectors #softcorpremium
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Registration and Arc extension improvements in Azure Stack HCI - Microsoft Community Hub
Microsoft has improved the registration and Arc extension in Azure Stack HCI. The update allows users to manage their registration through the Azure portal, with the added benefit of single sign-on (SSO) across Azure services. The Arc extension now allows users to manage Kubernetes clusters deployed on Azure Stack HCI. Additionally, Microsoft has added support for a new generation of Azure Stack HCI systems with Intel's latest processors. These updates make Azure Stack HCI more efficient and easier to manage for users. #AzureStackHCI #Microsoft #softcorpremium
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Announcing support for Azure Key Vault Managed HSM with Azure PostgreSQL Flexible server - Microsoft Community Hub
Microsoft has announced support for Azure Key Vault Managed HSM with Azure PostgreSQL Flexible server. This feature will provide improved security for sensitive data by allowing users to store cryptographic keys in HSMs (Hardware Security Modules). This allows for better control over access to data and protection against unauthorized access. The integration of Azure Key Vault Managed HSM with Azure PostgreSQL Flexible server is a significant step in strengthening the security of cloud-based systems and ensuring that sensitive data is adequately protected. #AzureKeyVault #ManagedHSM #AzurePostgreSQL #softcorpremium
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How to attach an additional network interface to the Azure Stack HCI VM using SDN - Microsoft Community Hub
The post explains how to attach an additional network interface to the Azure Stack HCI VM using SDN. It is published on the Microsoft Community Hub and authored by vaibhavkale. #Microsoft #AzureStackHCI #SDN #softcorpremium
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Configure Container App with Front Door with Custom Domain - Microsoft Community Hub
This blog post on the Microsoft Community Hub discusses how to configure a container app with Front Door and a custom domain. The post provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a custom domain and configure Front Door to route traffic to the container app. By setting up a custom domain, users can create a more professional and branded experience for their application. Additionally, by using Front Door, users can add an extra layer of security and improve performance by routing traffic to the closest available backend server. #Microsoft #FrontDoor #CustomDomain #softcorpremium
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ACA vs AKS: Azure Services for Containerized Apps
The post discusses the comparison between Azure Container Apps (ACA) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for containerized applications. The author explains the differences between the two services and suggests which one to choose depending on the requirements of the application. #Azure #containerization #AKS #softcorpremium
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Introducing BigQuery differential privacy with Tumult Labs | Google Cloud Blog
Google Cloud announces the public preview of BigQuery differential privacy, an SQL building block that helps analysts and data scientists to anonymize their data. This launch adds differential privacy to Google SQL for BigQuery, building on the open-source differential privacy library that is used by Ads Data Hub and the COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports. Additionally, Google announces its partnership with Tumult Labs, a leader in differential privacy for companies and government agencies, to help Google Cloud customers with their differential privacy implementations. #BigQuery #differentialprivacy #TumultLabs #softcorpremium
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Python for GCP: Building GCP Infrastructure with Python | by Vishal Bulbule | Google Cloud - Community | May, 2023 | Medium
This blog post discusses how Python can be used to build and manage infrastructure on GCP, offering advantages such as automation, improved scalability, and easier integration with other tools and services. The article explores different ways Python can be used with GCP, including creating Google cloud resources like Network, subnetwork, Compute Instances, disks, and accessing a broad range of GCP APIs to manage and automate infrastructure at a more granular level than Terraform. Python scripts can also be used for disaster recovery, such as creating backups, restoring data, and setting up failover mechanisms. #Python #GCP #automation #softcorpremium
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Letโs Architect! Designing serverless solutions | AWS Architecture Blog
This post on AWS Architecture Blog discusses designing serverless solutions on AWS. The post explains how to use AWS services and other tools to architect serverless solutions for various use cases. It covers topics such as event-driven architectures, serverless computing, and how to use AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and other services. The post also includes links to additional resources for readers to explore further. #serverless #AWS #architecture #softcorpremium
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Header Based Routing on GKE Gateway Controller | by Varun Mishra | Google Cloud - Community | May, 2023 | Medium
The post discusses the use of Gateway API as an upgrade to the Ingress API for Kubernetes clusters. It highlights the limitations of the Ingress API and the need for Gateway API to handle routing across namespaces and header-based routing. The post introduces GKE Gateway Controller, which is Google Cloudโs implementation of the Gateway API for GKE clusters. It provisions Google Cloud Load Balancers for Pods in GKE clusters using the object and allows routing controls using the object. #Kubernetes #GatewayAPI #GKE #softcorpremium
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Responsive Event-Driven Architectures on AWS for Reduced Costs and Improved Agility | AWS Partner Network (APN) Blog
This blog post discusses the benefits of using responsive event-driven architectures on AWS for reduced costs and improved agility. The post highlights the importance of event-driven architectures, and how AWS services such as Amazon Kinesis, AWS Lambda, and AWS Step Functions can help businesses implement event-driven architectures in a cost-effective and scalable way. The post also provides real-world examples of companies that have successfully implemented event-driven architectures on AWS, and the benefits they have seen as a result. #AWS #APN #eventdrivenarchitecture #softcorpremium
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Going beyond standard HTTP timeouts in GCP Workflows | by Yurii Serhiichuk | Google Cloud - Community
The post discusses the issue of timing out service calls in GCP Workflows when using the HTTP connector and explores possible solutions. The author suggests considering if serverless is the right fit for the task and introduces async solutions like Pub/Sub and Cloud Tasks. The post highlights the limitations of Pub/Sub for HTTP triggers and explains the need for a solution to keep an HTTP request and send back a callback to the Workflows to continue the execution. #GCP #Workflows #HTTP #softcorpremium
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Informatica integrates ClaireGPT, AI copilot to augment its IDMC offering | Computerworld
Enterprise data management vendor Informatica is set to enhance its Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) offering with the integration of AI copilot ClaireGPT. The addition of ClaireGPT will augment the IDMC's capabilities, allowing it to automate and optimize data management for customers. Informatica's IDMC is a cloud-based platform that helps organizations manage, govern, and secure data across various sources, including on-premises and multiple cloud environments. #Informatica #ClaireGPT #AI #IDMC #softcorpremium
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How to provision software available in AWS Marketplace in AWS GovCloud | AWS Marketplace
This post discusses how to provision software available in AWS Marketplace in AWS GovCloud. It provides details on the steps required to configure GovCloud accounts to access AWS Marketplace and how to use AWS CloudFormation templates to deploy Marketplace software. The post also covers best practices for managing software subscriptions and deploying software in GovCloud. #AWSMarketplace #provisioning #AWSGovCloud #softcorpremium
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Automate and streamline your regulatory reporting in five steps | Google Cloud Blog
Financial institutions are facing challenges in producing regulatory reports that meet evolving regulatory needs. Google Cloud can help automate and streamline the regulatory reporting process with a cloud-native architecture that provides the insights needed to efficiently produce timely and reliable reports. This blog post outlines the benefits of using Google Cloud for regulatory reporting and includes a call to action to explore how Google Cloud fits into your technology strategy. #regulatoryreporting #financialservices #softcorpremium
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Kubernetes cost management for the real world | InfoWorld
Microsoft's decision to make Kubernetes a foundational service in Azure is paying off, not only for Microsoft but also for the rest of the Kubernetes ecosystem. In this blog post, the author discusses Kubernetes cost management for the real world. The article provides 5 steps to bringing Kubernetes costs in line, including using tools to identify unused resources, optimizing pod utilization, and using spot instances. The post emphasizes the importance of managing costs in a production environment and provides practical tips for doing so. #Kubernetes #costmanagement #realworld #softcorpremium
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KubeCon Europe 2023 highlights Kubernetes explosion and need for instant platform engineering | Cloud Native Computing Foundation
The CNCFโs KubeCon Europe 2023 conference in Amsterdam drew over 10,000 attendees and highlighted the rising importance of Kubernetes as the next platform for the digital age of applications. Kubernetes is becoming the operation system of the cloud and is expected to underpin the hyperconnected era where the data center extends to the edge. Surveys show that Kubernetes is becoming the go-to platform for instant platform engineering. #KubeConEurope #Kubernetes #digitalage #softcorpremium
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IBM takes on AWS, Google, and Microsoft with Watsonx | InfoWorld
IBM has launched Watsonx, a new platform that helps enterprises design and tune generative LLM models for their operational and business requirements. Watsonx will compete with Microsoft, AWS, and Google in the cloud market. #Watsonx #IBM #generative #softcorpremium
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๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ 1.27 Some Exciting Features | by Harsh Manvar | Google Cloud - Community | May, 2023 | Medium
The article discusses the new features that come with the Kubernetes 1.27 release. Some of the features include the ability to freeze image registry, Timezone for CronJobs, PodDisruptionBudget for Running but Not Ready Pods, StatefulSet control of ordinal numbering, and Job Pod failures for Jobs. The update is aimed at delivering and managing containerized applications at scale. #Kubernetes #K8s #softcorpremium
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The European Network Usage Fees proposal is about much more than a fight between Big Tech and Big European telcos
The European Commission is considering new rules for how networks connect to each other on the Internet. The large incumbent telcos are complaining loudly to anyone who wants to listen that they arenโt being adequately compensated for the capital investments they're making. In February, the European Commission proposed a set of recommended actions and proposals aimed to make Gigabit connectivity available to all citizens and businesses across the EU by 2030. However, the Commission's ultimate goal is to intervene in Internet regulation. #EuropeanNetworkUsageFees #InternetRegulation #BigTech #BigEuropeanTelcos #GigabitConnectivity #softcorpremium #softcorpremium
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Using GitHub Actions with Google Cloud Deploy | Google Cloud Blog
GitHub has added a new integration for Google Cloud Deploy, allowing developers to make the most of GitHub Actions for continuous integration (CI) and Cloud Deploy for continuous delivery (CD). Google Cloud Deploy is a fully managed deployment service that helps with making pipelines reliable, safe, and trusted. This integration is simple to integrate with build pipelines and helps enable more frequent and less stressful releases to production. #GitHubActions #GoogleCloudDeploy #softcorpremium
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