Topic: data
Google Cloud waives all “exit fees” globally
Google Cloud has implemented a policy to enable easier data migration for customers wishing to transfer their data from Google Cloud to other providers or on-premises systems. This policy removes network data transfer fees, making it more accessible for customers to switch cloud services globally. However, Google Cloud points out that this new policy doesn’t … continue reading
Report: Automation issues drive breaches in SLAs
Ninety percent of participants in Broadcom’s recent research survey acknowledged that issues in automation are directly contributing to breaches in Service Level Agreements (SLAs). These breaches are not just isolated incidents but a recurring theme that is impacting businesses significantly. On top of that, 61% report SLA breaches monthly or more frequently. The direct consequences … continue reading
NIST identifies cyberattacks that manipulate AI behavior
The recent publication by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their partners highlights a significant vulnerability in AI/ML systems: the susceptibility to adversarial attacks. NIST states that the challenge is that training data for AI systems may not always be reliable in a blog post. The data often comes from online sources … continue reading
Veeam expands backup capabilities for Microsoft 365
Veeam Software is now simplifying the process for customers to safeguard Microsoft 365 through Cirrus by Veeam, which is a Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering. It aims to provide Microsoft customers with effective data protection and ransomware recovery capabilities. This solution, building on Veeam’s track record of protecting almost 18 million Microsoft 365 users, includes support for … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: FOCUS
The FinOps Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) provides consistency and standardization to cloud cost data. It helps companies visualize the value of cloud services and transforms complex billing data into a simple standardized schema. FOCUS simplifies multi-cloud billing data, enhances reporting consistency across various vendors, and streamlines FinOps capabilities such as allocation, chargeback, budgeting, forecasting, … continue reading
CrowdStrike Falcon Go update stops ransomware attacks and prevents data breaches
CrowdStrike unveiled a significant update for CrowdStrike Falcon Go, aimed at providing enhanced cybersecurity protection for small and medium businesses (SMBs). This release is designed to effectively combat ransomware attacks and prevent data breaches, offering improved security measures for organizations in this size category. “Cyberattacks and ransomware should be words that no SMB should ever … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: Pixie
Pixie is an open-source observability tool for Kubernetes applications. Pixie uses eBPF to automatically capture telemetry data without manual instrumentation. Users can swiftly access metrics, events, traces, and logs without code modification through dynamic eBPF probes and ingestors. The system enables easy integration without requiring changes to the existing codebase, allowing users to delve into … continue reading
Frontegg launches Frontegg Forward for secure customer digital identity management
Frontegg, the provider of a customer identity and access management (CIAM) platform for modern SaaS apps, has unveiled Frontegg Forward, a platform expansion that revolutionizes how SaaS companies handle customer identity and user management. This expansion brings four key innovations to the forefront. Firstly, it provides an out-of-the-box solution for managing intricate hierarchies and organizational … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: Tetragon
Tetragon is a security tool for Kubernetes that uses eBPF to apply policies and filters, reducing observation overhead, enabling process tracking, and enforcing policies in real-time. Developed by the creators of Cilium and eBPF, Tetragon offers real-time security observability and enforcement using eBPF. It can detect and respond to important security events, including process execution, … continue reading
Kyndryl launches experience management as a service offering
Kyndryl has introduced Kyndryl Experience Management as a Service. This offering provides a comprehensive digital workplace solution to assist customers in planning, implementing, and achieving tangible business results from their technology services. It combines design collaboration from Kyndryl Vital, expertise from Kyndryl Consult, and AIOps and automation from Kyndryl Bridge to offer a seamless approach … continue reading
AWS launches separate cloud for EU customers to help with data sovereignty
AWS is launching a new solution aimed at companies operating in the European Union (EU). The new AWS European Sovereign Cloud is separated from the existing AWS Regions in the area and includes more options for deployment. The company launched this new cloud in an effort to help companies meet “data residency, operational autonomy, and … continue reading
Alluxio launches new data platform for AI
Alluxio has launched Alluxio Enterprise AI, a high-performance data platform tailored to meet the growing needs of AI/ML workloads within enterprise data systems. This new platform combines performance, data accessibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency to support advanced data-intensive applications such as generative AI, computer vision, natural language processing, large language models, and high-performance data analytics in … continue reading
