GCP Releases
Google Cloud releases and Terraform Google provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 829 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud Blog blogaiinfragcpengineergcp-gke ·
GKE Autopilot Clusters Now Support Managed DRANET with GPUs and TPUs
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Autopilot clusters now support managed DRANET, enabling the allocation of networking resources for Pods, including those with TPUs and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) for GPUs. This feature simplifies the setup for users by automating node management and security configurations within Autopilot. The enhancement is particularly relevant for engineers and architects working with accelerators for machine learning and high-performance computing workloads. The documentation outlines a step-by-step guide for deploying Autopilot clusters and configuring ComputeClass and ResourceClaimTemplate resources to leverage this new networking capability.
feature - Google Cloud Blog bloggovernancegcpengineer ·
Google Cloud Certifications: New Ways to Recertify Skills
Google Cloud has updated its certification recertification process, moving beyond traditional proctored exams. Individuals can now use Google Skills courses and interactive skill badges to renew credentials, offering a more flexible and practical approach. This change aims to keep certifications current with rapid cloud technology evolution and is available for specific certifications including Cloud Digital Leader and Professional Cloud Architect.
feature announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogaigcpgaengineereducationgcp-bigquery ·
Gemini Enterprise for Education Recognized by Tambellini Group
Gemini Enterprise for Education has been named a "Commander" by The Tambellini Group in their 2026 AI Agents for Administrative Efficiency report, ranking first in innovation and usability. This recognition highlights Google's AI leadership and the platform's integrated approach, combining Gemini models, agent-building tools, enterprise search, and governance controls on Google Cloud infrastructure. The platform is designed to provide higher education institutions with a unified environment for building and managing AI services at scale, supporting administrative efficiency and empowering campus-wide AI adoption.
announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogaiinfraawsazuregcpgapreviewengineerretailmediagovernmentgcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-rungcp-gkegcp-cloud-storagegcp-pubsubgcp-vertex-aigcp-compute-enginegcp-firestore ·
Google Cloud: New AI, Serverless, and Infrastructure Updates
Google Cloud has released several updates including new AI agent capabilities, enhanced serverless options, and infrastructure improvements. These changes aim to help organizations build, govern, and scale AI applications more effectively and efficiently. Key updates include sandboxed code execution in Cloud Run, advanced AI governance tools, and performance optimizations for AI workloads on GKE. These features are largely available now or in public preview, impacting developers, architects, and ML engineers working with Google Cloud services.
feature announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogaigcpmediagovernmentautomotivegcp-bigquerygcp-gke ·
Google Cloud enables AI-defined vehicles with Android and Bigtable
Google Cloud is partnering with the automotive industry to build Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and AI-defined vehicles (AIDVs). The solution integrates Android Automotive OS (AAOS) SDV with Google Cloud services like Bigtable and Gemini to create intelligent, connected vehicle architectures. This enables OEMs to move beyond hardware-centric designs and develop dynamic, AI-native mobility solutions that offer personalized experiences and proactive automation. The platform is designed to manage high-volume telemetry data and provides a foundation for developing advanced AI agents within vehicles.
feature announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogaiinfragaengineergcp-gkegcp-cloud-storage ·
k8s-aibom open-sourced for automated AI Bill of Materials on GKE
Google Cloud has open-sourced k8s-aibom, a Kubernetes controller designed to automatically detect AI runtimes and generate CycloneDX Machine Learning Bill of Materials (ML-BOMs). This innovation addresses the challenge of managing 'shadow AI' by providing runtime visibility without slowing development or requiring privileged cluster access. The controller works by monitoring cluster workloads and container environments, producing standards-conformant BOMs that can be exported to sinks like Google Cloud Storage, aiding compliance with regulations like the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF.
feature announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogaigcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
Cloud Run Sandboxes for Secure Untrusted Code Execution
Google Cloud is launching Cloud Run sandboxes in public preview to securely run AI-generated or untrusted code within existing Cloud Run services. This feature provides isolated execution environments that start in milliseconds, mitigating risks associated with host applications and cloud credentials. It's particularly useful for LLM code interpreters, headless browsers, and executing user-submitted scripts, and incurs no additional cost beyond standard Cloud Run usage.
feature announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogaisecurityengineergovernment ·
2026 Public Sector M-Trends Report: Machine Speed Defense Needed
A new report reveals adversaries now operate at machine speed, exemplified by a 22-second hand-off between initial access and ransomware. This necessitates a pivot to machine-speed defense, moving beyond traditional human-speed triage. Google Cloud offers solutions including identity-centric access, AI-powered security operations, and hardened infrastructure to enable continuous verification for public sector resilience.
announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogcompliancegcparchitectfinance ·
Google Cloud designated Critical Third Party for UK financial sector
Google Cloud has been designated a Critical Third Party (CTP) by the UK Treasury, signifying its importance to the UK financial sector's operational resilience. This designation means Google Cloud EMEA will be directly overseen by UK financial regulators, including the Bank of England, PRA, and FCA. The company is committed to supporting its UK financial customers in meeting their operational resilience and third-party risk management obligations.
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