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The Ultimate Guide to Public Cloud

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Public Cloud.

What to know about Public Cloud

Public Cloud refers to cloud computing services offered over the public internet, providing organisations and individuals with scalable and flexible access to computing resources such as servers, storage, and applications without the need for on-premises infrastructure.

This topic encompasses a wide range of developments, including advances in infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings from major providers. Recent stories highlight how companies leverage public cloud to enhance data management, security, and artificial intelligence capabilities, as well as address challenges related to hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Readers can explore insights on cloud adoption trends, innovations such as AI integration, collaborations between cloud providers and industry leaders, and the evolving security landscape. Whether you are considering public cloud for business transformation or interested in the latest technological advancements, exploring stories under this tag provides valuable knowledge about the future of cloud computing.

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Recent Public Cloud News

Google Cloud launches C4N virtual machines for heavy I/O
Data Analytics

Google Cloud launches C4N virtual machines for heavy I/O

Customers running databases and analytics can now tap higher network and storage throughput, as Google Cloud makes its C4N machines generally available.

Today

Google adds GPU & TPU support to GKE Autopilot
Data centers

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.

Today

Cloudhouse launches outage stress test amid AI risks
Skills shortage

Cloudhouse launches outage stress test amid AI risks

Businesses face greater outage exposure as cloud, automation and AI add hidden dependencies, especially when summer holidays thin IT teams.

Yesterday

XBOW wins AWS application security competency status
Security Operations Centres

XBOW wins AWS application security competency status

The AWS badge could help XBOW win more enterprise deals as buyers seek continuous testing that shows which vulnerabilities are exploitable.

Yesterday

AWS launches Graviton5-based EC2 C9g & C9gd instances
Gaming

AWS launches Graviton5-based EC2 C9g & C9gd instances

AWS customers get faster compute options for heavy workloads, with the new Graviton5-based instances offering up to 25% more performance per vCPU.

Last week

DXC launches Private Cloud+ for regulated workloads
Disaster Recovery

DXC launches Private Cloud+ for regulated workloads

Enterprises and agencies handling sensitive data now have a sovereign hybrid option as DXC targets stricter compliance and AI-ready workloads.

Last week

Google Cloud unveils AI updates on standards & security
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud unveils AI updates on standards & security

Enterprises may gain safer, more portable AI deployments as Google Cloud adds an open knowledge standard, Apple privacy work and Claude availability.

Last week

OVHcloud & LTM team up on sovereign AI cloud in Europe
Outsourcing

OVHcloud & LTM team up on sovereign AI cloud in Europe

Regulated European firms could gain tighter data control as the pair target banking, healthcare and public sector AI deployments.

Last week

Featherless.ai & Z.ai launch GLM 5.2 access worldwide
Application Programming Interface

Featherless.ai & Z.ai launch GLM 5.2 access worldwide

Access to advanced coding tools is becoming a bigger concern as Featherless.ai hosts Z.ai's GLM 5.2, an open-source model aimed at software teams.

Last month

Commvault signs strategic Azure partnership with Microsoft
Disaster Recovery

Commvault signs strategic Azure partnership with Microsoft

Azure customers will soon be able to buy and run Commvault's recovery tools inside Microsoft's cloud, simplifying cyber resilience and procurement.

Last month

Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness
Chief Technology Officers

Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness

Unsanctioned AI tools and siloed IT systems are widening risk for hospitals, as 88% say on-site infrastructure is not ready.

Last month

F5 launches AI security platform, buys SurePath AI
Digital Transformation

F5 launches AI security platform, buys SurePath AI

Security teams are being offered new tools to track shadow AI and block prompt injection as enterprises rush to deploy agents and models.

Last month

CloudCasa launches Kubernetes disaster recovery with HPE
Disaster Recovery

CloudCasa launches Kubernetes disaster recovery with HPE

The new service is aimed at reducing downtime and data loss for enterprises running Kubernetes and virtual machines across hybrid HPE environments.

Last month

Cast AI adds MiniMax M3 to Kimchi Coding as default model
Regulatory technology

Cast AI adds MiniMax M3 to Kimchi Coding as default model

Businesses can now route coding jobs to a lower-cost open-weight model as Cast AI makes Kimchi Coding the first autonomous agent to offer MiniMax M3.

Last month

Gigamon & Zscaler unveil Zero Trust access integration
Virtual Private Networks

Gigamon & Zscaler unveil Zero Trust access integration

The move gives joint customers more post-access visibility into encrypted traffic as firms phase out legacy VPNs and hunt lateral movement risks.

Last month

Companies turn to EnterpriseDB for AI data control
Data Analytics

Companies turn to EnterpriseDB for AI data control

Banks and retailers are adopting the platform as AI projects mature, with data sovereignty now shaping budgets, risk and infrastructure choices.

Last month

Parallel Works adds AI governance & token budgeting
Digital Transformation

Parallel Works adds AI governance & token budgeting

Rising AI costs and weaker oversight are pushing enterprises to demand tighter controls as token use spreads across clouds and in-house models.

Last month

Zscaler unveils tools to secure autonomous AI agents
Chief Information Security Officer

Zscaler unveils tools to secure autonomous AI agents

Businesses deploying autonomous AI agents face tighter oversight as Zscaler adds controls for agent access, data flows and endpoint threats.

Last month

OpenText to invest €105 million in Ireland & add 400 jobs
IT Industry

OpenText to invest €105 million in Ireland & add 400 jobs

The expansion will create 400 high-skilled jobs in Cork and Galway as Ireland becomes OpenText's biggest European bet.

Last month

Payhawk adds SAP S/4HANA integration in summer update
Software Updates

Payhawk adds SAP S/4HANA integration in summer update

The update aims to cut reconciliation work for enterprise finance teams by linking spend data directly with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

Last month