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Tracking 829 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
Cloud Run adds Node.js 26 runtime support (Preview)
Cloud Run is now offering preview support for the Node.js 26 runtime. This enables developers to utilize the latest Node.js features and performance improvements within their containerized applications on Cloud Run. The support is currently in preview, indicating it may change before general availability.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Cloud NGFW: WildFire feature temporarily removed due to outage risk
Cloud NGFW is temporarily removing the WildFire feature. Enabling WildFire in an existing firewall endpoint risks a temporary data plane outage, affecting existing traffic. This removal impacts users attempting to enable WildFire on established firewall endpoints.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineer ·
Dataform Deployments for Git-Connected Pipelines Now in Preview
Dataform deployments offer a centralized experience for managing pipeline deployments linked to remote Git repositories. This new feature is currently available in Preview, allowing users to test and provide feedback on the integrated CI/CD workflow. It is relevant for data engineers and architects managing Dataform projects.
feature - Google Cloud Blog blogdataawsazuregcpgapreviewengineerfinanceenergyautomotivegcp-bigquery ·
SAP Business Data Cloud Connect for BigQuery Now Generally Available
SAP and Google Cloud announced the general availability of SAP Business Data Cloud Connect for BigQuery, enabling zero-copy data access between SAP Business Data Cloud and BigQuery. This integration reduces data silos and accelerates analytics and AI by making current, semantically rich data available across both environments. The solution allows organizations to ground AI agents in operational reality and is now available for general use.
feature announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogaisecuritygcpengineergovernment ·
Google Cloud Cyber Snapshot Report: Building Enterprise Resilience
Google Cloud's latest Defender's Advantage report emphasizes shifting from prevention to resilience, anticipating and containing breaches rather than solely focusing on blocking them. It highlights that human and systemic failures, alongside exploits and voice phishing, remain common entry points for attacks. The report advises hardening architectures, securing extended digital footprints, and fostering human readiness through immersive learning to manage crises effectively. This latest issue addresses the growing threat of AI-assisted exploit development.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineer ·
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL Adds OpenSearch External Search Preview
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL now supports external search with OpenSearch, available in preview. This feature allows users to connect to an OpenSearch cluster and query its data directly from AlloyDB. This enhancement is particularly relevant for users looking to integrate search capabilities into their PostgreSQL workflows.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineermedia ·
Agent Registry: Standalone Skill Governance in Preview
Google Cloud's Agent Registry now offers standalone skill governance in preview, enabling secure, enterprise-grade management of AI agent skills. This feature allows for skill registration, versioning, publisher verification, and access policy enforcement. It's beneficial for organizations building complex AI agents that require robust control over their constituent skills and is available to engineers and architects working with AI agent development on Google Cloud.
feature - Google Cloud Blog bloggcpengineergovernment ·
NOAA Selects Google Cloud for Supercomputing Infrastructure
NOAA has chosen Google Cloud as its primary provider for the Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputing System (WCOSS), marking a significant shift to a cloud-first infrastructure. This collaboration aims to enhance weather and climate modeling by leveraging Google Cloud's High-Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities, specifically H4D VMs, to improve the speed, scale, and reliability of weather predictions. This move enables NOAA meteorologists and researchers to adapt future modeling innovations more effectively and positions the United States to lead in global weather modeling.
announcement feature - endoflife.date eolgoogle-kubernetes-engine ·
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.33 reaches end of life in 7 days
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.33 reaches end of life on 2026-08-03 (7 days from now). Latest release in this cycle: 1.33.13-gke.1269000.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR 6.3.95 Release
Google SecOps SOAR has begun rolling out release 6.3.95, starting with a specific set of regions. This update primarily focuses on addressing internal and customer-reported bugs. Users in the designated regions can expect these fixes to improve stability and reliability.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Google SecOps Enhances Investigation and Case Management (Preview)
Google SecOps has launched a public preview of a revamped Investigation Management experience, designed to handle higher investigation volumes and support new investigation types like retrohunt and threat hunting. This update allows users to track UDM events and detections alongside alerts within cases, offering customizable views and integrated search workflows for improved navigation. The preview is currently limited to single-SIEM deployments and requires manual migration of existing configurations.
feature - Google Cloud Blog blogaiawsazuregcpgapreviewengineerfinanceretailmediagovernmentgcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-rungcp-gkegcp-cloud-storagegcp-vertex-ai ·
Google Cloud AI and AI Agent Updates: June Recap
Google Cloud has released several updates focusing on building, scaling, and securing AI, including a new Open Knowledge Format for LLMs and expanded agentic development capabilities. These advancements aim to help organizations run smarter, more secure applications and improve product discovery. The updates are now available, with new models and tools accessible to various customer segments.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: Version Updates and Security Patches
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, Extended, and default channels, offering new default versions and updated patch/minor version availability for upgrades. Several older versions are now deprecated and scheduled for removal within 90 days, requiring users to plan their upgrades. The release also includes security updates via updated Container-Optimized OS images for enhanced vulnerability management.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.94 Available
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.94, now available globally. This update is primarily an announcement of the new version's availability, impacting users who leverage the SOAR platform for security operations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes governancegcppreviewarchitect ·
GCP Knowledge Catalog Adds Feature Governance Workflows
Google Cloud's Knowledge Catalog now offers Feature Governance workflows, enabling automated controls for data product access through a request-review system. This new capability aims to streamline data access management and enhance security. The feature is currently in preview and available for users who wish to implement stricter data governance. More details can be found in the documentation on governance workflows.
feature - Google Cloud release notes governance ·
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service: Numerous Fixes and Improvements
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service has released a comprehensive update addressing numerous bugs and introducing performance enhancements. These fixes improve email transfer states, message delivery during web chats, call queueing logic, disposition panel availability, and CRM integration stability. The update is relevant for all users of the Contact Center as a Service platform, particularly agents and administrators managing call and chat operations.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaengineer ·
Apigee API Hub Model Context Protocol now generally available
Apigee API Hub's Model Context Protocol (MCP) server has reached general availability, enabling AI agents to interact with your API ecosystem using natural language. The GA release expands read/write capabilities for APIs, specs, and deployments, and introduces a global endpoint for easier integration. It also adds granular OAuth scopes and Model Armor integration for enhanced security.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaarchitect ·
Cloud Hub Security & Compliance page GA
The Security & Compliance page within Cloud Hub is now generally available. This feature provides a centralized view for managing security and compliance posture across Google Cloud resources. It is now production-ready for all users of Cloud Hub.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcpdeprecation ·
Cloud API Registry Deprecates Model Context Protocol Support
Support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and tools in the Cloud API Registry will be shut down on July 30, 2026. This deprecation will prevent users from managing MCP resources via the API. Affected users should consult documentation on feature deprecations for further details.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee Hybrid v1.16.8 Release Notes
Apigee Hybrid has released version 1.16.8, including a fix for ignored nodeSelector configurations and a new runtime rollout strategy configuration. This update also contains various security and CVE fixes. It is recommended for all users managing Apigee Hybrid deployments, with container images automatically updated via Helm charts for patch releases.
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