AWS focuses on simplifying cloud security at reInforce 2025 conference / Silicon Angle
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:20 pm permalink
At its annual re:Inforce 2025 conference, AWS rolled out a suite of security enhancements—including 100% multi‐factor authentication enforcement for root users—aimed at simplifying cloud security and fortifying defenses against modern threats. The improvements promise to streamline customers’ security management across complex cloud infrastructures.
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Broadcom delivers VMware Cloud Foundation 9 – the release that realizes its private cloud vision / The Register
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 12:21 pm permalink
Broadcom has announced the general availability of VMware Cloud Foundation 9, marking a notable upgrade for private cloud infrastructures. The update promises streamlined integration and simplified virtual environment management without hyperscale complications. While enterprises may welcome these enhanced features, one can’t help but wonder if it’s just another pricey update in disguise.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
A US court has kept Apple squarely in the legal crosshairs by denying its request to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit related to iCloud practices. Following an earlier courtroom victory reversal, the saga continues as the litigation intensifies over alleged restrictive practices in the cloud storage arena, leaving Apple no easy way out.
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com
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Google issues apology, incident report for hours-long cloud outage / CNBC
Monday, June 16, 2025, 4:21 pm permalink
Following a series of flawed recent updates, Google experienced a significant cloud service outage that impacted numerous websites and services. In response, the company issued an official apology and incident report detailing the outage’s cause and outlining corrective measures to restore customer confidence and improve system resilience.
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Google links massive cloud outage to API management issue / Bleeping Computer
Friday, June 13, 2025, 1:20 pm permalink
Google has linked a widespread cloud outage—which disrupted services like Spotify and Discord—to an API management issue. As engineers scramble to address the glitch, users remain frustrated by the unanticipated breakdown that has left many questioning the reliability of even tech giants’ infrastructures.
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Google Cloud outages: Spotify, Discord, Snapchat and more were down for hours / Engadget
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 7:22 pm permalink
A major identity and access management failure within Google Cloud triggered extended outages that affected high-profile services like Spotify, Discord, and Snapchat. Users experienced unexpected downtime as engineers scramble to pinpoint and correct the technical flaw behind the incident.
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A Google Cloud outage took down half the internet on Thursday / BGR
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 4:22 pm permalink
A widespread outage at Google Cloud on Thursday disrupted access to major online platforms like Spotify, Discord, and Cloudflare. The downtime sparked widespread frustration among users—who suddenly found themselves offline—and raised serious questions about the resilience of cloud infrastructure.
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A massive Google Cloud outage messed up Google Home, Spotify, and other services / The Verge
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 3:21 pm permalink
A sweeping outage within Google Cloud has disrupted multiple services including Google Home, Spotify, and others. Engineers are racing to restore full functionality even as users report intermittent failures and disruptions, spotlighting vulnerabilities in a platform relied upon by countless households and businesses alike.
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Global Outage Hits ChatGPT: India Among Worst Affected / Medianama
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
ChatGPT suffered a widespread global outage, with India notably hit by severe service disruptions. Although recovery efforts have restored most functionality, intermittent glitches persist. The incident underscores our heavy reliance on AI chat services, leaving users both exasperated and bemused over yet another technical hiccup in the digital age.
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New Databricks tools aim to cut costs and complexity in AI agent deployment / Silicon Angle
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 9:21 am permalink
Databricks is addressing persistent challenges in enterprise AI integration by launching a suite of tools that simplify the development, optimization, and production rollout of AI agents. The new platform aims to cut costs and reduce complexity, offering businesses a more efficient pathway to harnessing AI capabilities within their operations.
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