Google Cloud Platform (GCP) stories

SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.

Snowflake emphasised its vision for transforming Indian enterprises through AI and data strategies at the World Tour in Delhi, spotlighting success stories and new innovations.

Rezonate launches an identity security platform for mid-market firms, offering real-time threat detection and compliance, addressing high-risk identities efficiently.

Censornet launches new Posture Management module in its cloud security platform, easing compliance and risk management for mid-sized businesses by automating vulnerability detection and remediation.

Incubeta names Ash Rane as APAC Client Director for Data, bolstering its expertise post-Persuasion acquisition and Sam Shennan's promotion to Regional CEO.

A malicious Python package, lr-utils-lib, targets macOS developers to steal Google Cloud credentials, Checkmarx's research reveals, adding new threats to both systems and social engineering tactics.

Future Market Insights predicts the distributed cloud market to grow at 10.3% annually, from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by IoT and edge computing.

Sysdig expands its cloud-native security platform into India with a new SaaS region, addressing the growing cloud economy and increasing demand for local data sovereignty.

One New Zealand has adopted Google Security Operations to bolster its cybersecurity with AI, aiming to future-proof its systems and enhance threat detection.

A new report by Vultr reveals 72% of enterprises are advancing in AI adoption, correlating AI maturity with enhanced business performance across sectors.

Harness reveals three new AI-powered features—Cloud Asset Governance, Commitment Orchestrator, and Cluster Orchestrator.

Philip Rathle's leadership at Neo4J has transformed the startup into a global leader in graph databases, pioneering innovation in connected data and AI.

Incubeta has acquired Persuasion Technologies, a prominent Google Cloud Platform partner, to bolster its marketing analytics and cloud tech capabilities, enhancing campaign optimisation.

RICOH Australia launches RICOH Spaces, a dynamic cloud-based platform designed to enhance hybrid work models and streamline businesses, providing analytics for informed workspace decisions.

ManageEngine's cloud cost management tool, CloudSpend, is now on Google Cloud Platform, enhancing cost optimisation across key cloud computing platforms and aiding businesses in cloud expenditure tracking.

ManageEngine extended its cloud cost management tool, CloudSpend, to Google Cloud Platform, after earlier support for AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Tufin has rolled out its latest security policy management suite, TOS version R24-1, augmenting cloud security control management and fortifying network compliance and security.

Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.

Thailand Data Centre Council appoints inaugural Chairman Thosaphol Pengsom, introducing a strategic plan to transform Thailand into a major data centre hub in Southeast Asia by 2024.

As cloud-based operations' security challenges mount, businesses are urged to employ virtual firewalls, crucial for preserving data integrity, enforcing compliance and retaining customer trust.