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AI takes center stage
Vertex AI, Your One-Stop Shop for AI Development: Google Cloud's commitment to democratizing AI was clear with the introduction of new Vertex AI features. Developers of all skill levels can now leverage the power of generative AI with text-to-image, text-to-code, and text-to-speech functionalities, fostering creativity and efficiency in building intelligent applications and simplifying the process of building intelligent applications.
Vertex AI Extensions: Extend the capabilities of foundation models with these specialized add-ons. For example, the new Search extension allows you to incorporate Google Search into your applications, while the Embeddings API facilitates the creation of advanced search and recommendation systems.
Model Garden Enhancements: The Model Garden, your go-to resource for foundation models and pre-trained APIs, received a significant boost. New models like Codey and Imagen, alongside enhanced versions of existing models like PaLM 2, are now available, catering to a broader range of use cases including code generation, image creation, and text summarization. This democratizes AI, making it more accessible and adaptable to specific needs.
Gemini in BigQuery: The integration of Gemini into BigQuery promises to revolutionize data analysis. Imagine having an AI assistant helping you write SQL queries, understand your data, and even visualize it in different ways. This is a game-changer for data professionals and anyone looking to unlock insights from their data.
Security AI Workbench: Security gets smarter with the Security AI Workbench. This managed platform provides access to Google's cutting-edge security AI models, allowing organizations to build custom threat detection and response solutions.
Enhanced Collaboration Tools: Google Workspace received significant updates, including advancements in smart canvas and Gemini integration. These enhancements streamline collaboration and boost productivity, making it easier for teams to work together seamlessly.
Generative AI Studio: This new tool empowers developers to build and customize gen apps with ease. Streamlining the development process, Generative AI Studio provides a user-friendly interface and access to powerful models, enabling the creation of unique applications without extensive coding.
Empowering developers and businesses
Cloud Spanner Data Boost: Experience up to a 10x performance improvement for Spanner analytical workloads with this new feature. Data Boost promises to significantly accelerate data analysis tasks without compromising the consistency and reliability of Spanner. Cloud Spanner change streams offer a new way to track data modifications and react to them in real time. This opens doors for building responsive applications and event-driven architectures.
AlloyDB Omni: Google's PostgreSQL-compatible database is now available in preview, offering a fully managed experience for organizations seeking a powerful and scalable database solution. Bringing the power and performance of AlloyDB to your on-premises environment, AlloyDB Omni allows you to modernize your database infrastructure without sacrificing control.
Cross-Cloud Network: Google Cloud is breaking down barriers with the introduction of Cross-Cloud Network. This innovative technology facilitates seamless connectivity and communication across different cloud providers, fostering collaboration and flexibility.
Sustainability at the forefront
Carbon Footprint reporting in BigQuery: Google Cloud is making it easier for organizations to track and manage their environmental impact. With the new Carbon Footprint reporting tool in BigQuery, businesses can gain insights into their carbon emissions associated with cloud usage and make data-driven decisions toward sustainability goals.
Expanding Carbon Sense suite: Google's commitment to environmental responsibility extends beyond its operations. The expansion of the Carbon Sense suite empowers cloud customers to measure, report, and reduce the carbon footprint of their cloud workloads.
Data analytics gets a boost
BigQuery Studio: The launch of BigQuery Studio marks a significant leap forward in data analysis. This unified environment brings together key data tools like BigQuery, Dataproc, and Spark, enabling data scientists and analysts to work seamlessly and gain deeper insights from their data.
Looker goes AI: Looker, Google Cloud's business intelligence platform, now incorporates AI and machine learning capabilities. This integration allows users to uncover hidden patterns, predict future trends, and generate actionable insights with ease.
Google Workspace Updates
Enhanced Google Meet: Workspace users can expect advancements in Google Meet, including automatic caption translation (available in June 2024) and the ability to take notes during meetings (through a new AI Meetings and Messaging add-on).
AI Security Add-on: A new AI Security add-on automatically classifies and protects sensitive files in Google Drive.
DLP Controls for Gmail: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls and classification labels are coming to Gmail in beta.
Google Vids: A revolutionary AI-powered video creation tool designed specifically for the workplace.
Chrome Enterprise Premium: Chrome Enterprise Premium builds upon the robust foundation of Chrome OS device management, offering advanced capabilities tailored to enterprise needs. With this new offering, IT administrators gain granular control over Malware deep scanning, Filter URLs based on website category, Data loss prevention, and Context-aware access for SaaS and Google Cloud and private web apps via Chrome ensuring a secure and efficient computing environment.
Google Cloud Next 2024 was a testament to Google's continued commitment to innovation and customer success in the cloud. The event not only showcased exciting new technologies and partnerships but also highlighted Google Cloud's vision for a more sustainable, secure, and data-driven future.
As we reflect on the insights gained from this year's event, one thing is clear: the journey to the cloud is accelerating, and Google Cloud is leading the way with cutting-edge solutions that empower organizations to thrive in a digital-first world.
