Google stories - Page 42
Google launches Cloud IoT core, snaps up ANZ-based customer
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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cloud services
Google has fully launched its Cloud IoT Core service, securing New Zealand-based Smart Parking as a customer to enhance their smart city platform.
IBM vs Google vs Intel - The race to quantum computing
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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quantum computing
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google
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predictions
While a 300-bit quantum chip is theoretically feasible, it is not, at this time, practically possible, nor is it commercially viable.
INTERVIEW: What Google’s decision to distrust Symantec certificates means
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Last year Chrome announced a formal plan to remove trust from Symantec-issued certificates - Venafi's Walter Goulet discusses the implications.
Google Cloud to snap up LogMeIn’s Xively for US$50m
Sat, 17th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iot
Google indicated in a recent blog post that it means to use Xively as its launch pad into the ballooning IoT market.
Google Cloud TPU machine learning accelerators now available in beta
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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open source
Google's beta Cloud TPUs accelerate ML on GCP, slashing training times and costs, with full TPU pods coming soon.
Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world’s most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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power / energy
The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.
Lawsuits & landmark deals: The fascinating relationship between Getty Images & Google
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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public cloud
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google
Google has signed a multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images, following a 2016 competition law complaint by Getty against the tech giant.
Google to open second cloud data center in Japan
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Google is set to open a second cloud data centre in Osaka, Japan in 2019, enhancing its services and infrastructure in the Asia Pacific region.
Fortinet’s virtual machine is now available on Google Cloud Platform
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Fortinet's virtual appliance, FortiGate, is now available to Google Cloud customers, offering enhanced security and visibility for their cloud networks.
'No evidence' to suggest user info was compromised by Grammarly flaw
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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google
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security vulnerabilities
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grammarly
A Grammarly vulnerability potentially exposed millions of user accounts and documents, though the company reports no evidence of any data leaks.
Google ups EU investment to EUR 1b with new Belgium data centre and solar plant
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Google has announced plans to continue its large investment in Europe with new data centre infrastructure planned for Belgium.
Google closes $1.1b HTC deal, makes room for new HTC teammates
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Google finalises USD $1.1 billion deal with HTC, integrating key HTC staff to bolster their hardware division, and expands its Asia Pacific presence.
Google Cloud looking to hire local channel talent
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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network infrastructure
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microsoft
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google
Google Cloud has posted job listings for partner success managers in Australia and New Zealand indication further expansion into the region.
Google beefs up data center and subsea cable portfolio
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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network infrastructure
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google
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cable
Havfrue, which is the Danish word for mermaid, will be built by TE SubCom and is expected to come online by the end of 2019.
Is your business ready for mobile first indexing?
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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martech
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google
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digital marketing
Google is moving to mobile-first indexing as over 50% of people now search on smartphones. Here are tips to get ready.
Parents beware! Malware may be hitchhiking on game apps
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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malware
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gaming
Cyber-criminals are targeting game apps intended for children, infecting them with 'AdultSwine' malware on Google Play, Check Point researchers warn.
Top Google researcher to speak at Auckland digital summit
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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nztech
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solar power
Tomas Izo leads a Google team of engineers and scientists researching digital issues which contribute to a wide range of products.
Google fixes vulnerability in Apps Script - but SaaS is still at risk
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Security firm Proofpoint recently discovered a vulnerability that allows attackers to take advantage of Google Apps Script.
Busy families rejoice! Yet another central hub for your smart home
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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smart home
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wireless networks
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lenovo
Lenovo’s new Smart Display, with Google Assistant, promises a sleek, handy hub for smart home control, catering to busy families' tech needs.