Google Cloud has been named a leader in the Forrester Wave, leveraging its 20 years of experience in integrating AI into applications. The company's unified platform, Vertex AI, helps customers like Shopify take their AI from prototypes to production. Google Cloud has developed groundbreaking technologies like transformers, compute-optimal training, and specialized chips - the Tensor Processing Unit - optimized for AI workloads.

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Dataflow's new solution helps reduce costs and boost efficiency in streaming environments by addressing hot keys and hot workers that create bottlenecks and backlogs. Apache Kafka is an example of a streaming environment that can benefit from this solution, which can help improve data freshness. The solution aims to prevent inefficiencies and costs associated with autoscalers that react to backlogs after the fact.

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Hyperdisk Storage Pools with Advanced Performance enable 40-50% lower TCO by intelligently distributing resources across disks, allowing for simplified planning and management of block storage without sacrificing application success or resource efficiency.

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Catchpoint has announced the availability of its IPM (Internet Performance Monitoring) product on the Google Cloud Marketplace. The product aims to help Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) ensure seamless access to applications and services by monitoring the complex and fragile internet and private IP networks.

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Mandiant has observed crypto exchange attacks with dwell times of up to 12 months, indicating a significant opportunity for improved threat detection to prevent heists. Exchanges that have detected attacks early in the attack lifecycle have been successful at thwarting heists. The mWISE Conference in Denver, September 18-19, will feature a presentation on crypto exchange heists.

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Google is introducing instant snapshots for Compute Engine, a cost-effective and fast recovery solution that provides near-instantaneous, high-frequency, point-in-time snapshots, allowing for a predictable rollback time and more efficient use of maintenance windows.

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Google Cloud is investing in and supporting emerging startups, providing a suite of resources and opportunities, including mentorship, technical expertise, community building, and exposure and visibility. This support aims to foster innovation on a global scale, empowering high-potential startups with access to seasoned mentors, experts, and cutting-edge technologies.

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Operational platforms should separate app and microservice development teams from operational teams. Microservices require focus on non-functional requirements like reliability, scalability, and security. Generative AI apps require specific operational tooling, including model compliance and approval controls.

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The Memorystore team announces the preview launch of Valkey 7.2 support, providing a high-performance key-value service. This is a response to customer demand and a game-changer for organizations relying on 100% open-source software. Customers can create a fully-managed Valkey Cluster from the console or gcloud and scale it to meet workload demands.

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Imagen 3 on Vertex AI has been put through its paces by early users, who demand unparalleled quality across diverse artistic styles and formats, strong prompt adherence, and fast image generation. The AI model sets a new standard in quality and versatility, with controls to protect and build trust, including SynthID watermarking and advanced safety filters.

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