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IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI
Software-as-a-Service

IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI

Security and staffing gaps are slowing enterprise rollouts, with networking now emerging as a key bottleneck for agentic AI projects.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Google Cloud links Gemini Enterprise logs to BigQuery
Data Protection

Google Cloud links Gemini Enterprise logs to BigQuery

The move could help IT teams track staff use, audit access and compliance risks across large Gemini Enterprise roll-outs without bespoke tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Mandiant warns on exposed Cloud Run serverless apps
Cloud Security

Mandiant warns on exposed Cloud Run serverless apps

Exposed serverless apps can let attackers steal tokens, read secrets and take over cloud projects if weak code is left unpatched.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Google Cloud expands Claude support on Agent Platform
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud expands Claude support on Agent Platform

The update gives enterprises managed access to Anthropic's models with built-in failover, data residency and compliance controls for production AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Beyond opens Manila delivery centre with 200 roles
Digital Transformation

Beyond opens Manila delivery centre with 200 roles

The move expands its cloud delivery network in Asia-Pacific as demand for AI and transformation projects drives hiring for engineers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Most AI cloud vulnerabilities remain unpatched, Orca says
Data Protection

Most AI cloud vulnerabilities remain unpatched, Orca says

Most fixable flaws in live AI cloud systems are still exposed, with Orca finding 99.9% remain unpatched across major platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Google Cloud puts Cloud Run sandboxes into preview
Virtualisation

Google Cloud puts Cloud Run sandboxes into preview

Developers can now isolate AI-generated code and user scripts inside Cloud Run, reducing the risk of exposing credentials or host data.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Google adds GPU & TPU support to GKE Autopilot
Private Cloud

Google adds GPU & TPU support to GKE Autopilot

Developers can now run accelerator-heavy AI workloads on managed GKE Autopilot without handling node setup or low-level network allocation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says
Disaster Recovery

UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says

A 24-hour failure at a key Amazon Web Services region could wipe out GBP £1 billion in revenue for exposed UK companies, the report says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Google Cloud says firms need AI infrastructure upgrades
Storage

Google Cloud says firms need AI infrastructure upgrades

Most organisations must upgrade their systems to run agentic AI in production, as cloud costs, governance and energy use climb.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Google details three uses for Cloud Router route policies
Firewalls

Google details three uses for Cloud Router route policies

The controls are helping network teams filter routes, steer traffic and preserve appliance state without third-party virtual networking tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Google opens Marketplace path for AI agents in Gemini
Software-as-a-Service

Google opens Marketplace path for AI agents in Gemini

Enterprises can now buy and register third-party AI agents through Google Cloud Marketplace for use inside Gemini Enterprise.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Google Cloud revives AI agent roadshow for Cloud Run
DevOps

Google Cloud revives AI agent roadshow for Cloud Run

Demand for production-ready AI agents is pushing Google to reframe Cloud Run as a platform for long-running, data-driven workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Molted touts operating layer for AI agents in production
Software-as-a-Service

Molted touts operating layer for AI agents in production

As fleets of autonomous agents move into daily use, teams are wrestling with crashes, credentials and recovery that model demos never cover.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Dutch review clears Google Cloud for public sector use
Data Protection

Dutch review clears Google Cloud for public sector use

Dutch ministries can now adopt Google Cloud after a privacy review found no known high data protection risks if safeguards are applied.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
SOCRadar cuts threat query times with AlloyDB shift
Hybrid Cloud

SOCRadar cuts threat query times with AlloyDB shift

Faster threat hunting and fewer manual database tasks are helping the cybersecurity firm cope with rising data volumes and alert fatigue.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

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Gemini Enterprise wins top AI agents rating for universities
Data Protection

Gemini Enterprise wins top AI agents rating for universities

The top ranking signals growing demand for university AI that can manage sensitive data, automate admin work and scale across campus systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Intruder launches free plan for mid-market security teams
Digital Transformation

Intruder launches free plan for mid-market security teams

Mid-market security teams can now get permanent vulnerability and cloud checks free, easing access to tools often priced for larger enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026