Highlights From Google Cloud Next 2024 | Datadog
Over 30,000 people gathered in Las Vegas to witness the latest innovations at Google Cloud Next 2024. As a proud recipient of two Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year awards, Datadog showcased its unified observability and security solutions, engaging with the vibrant Google Cloud community. The event was a hub of activity, from inspiring keynotes to informative breakout sessions and the bustling expo floor, including the Innovator’s Hive.
Advancements in AI
Google prioritized enhancements to its AI stack, with a focus on their foundation models. Gemini 1.5 Pro, now in public preview on Vertex AI, introduces multimodal input support and expands the context window to one million tokens, with further expansion planned. Alongside new versions of Gemma and the launch of Imagen 2.0, Google empowers users to leverage the potential of AI.
Infrastructure and Cost Management
Google invested in their AI Hypercomputer, introducing the powerful TPU v5p and upcoming A3 Mega VMs. Datadog’s Cloud Cost Management, with new Google Cloud support, provides organizations with detailed insights into their cloud spend, enabling effective cost management strategies.
Cybersecurity and Observability
Google emphasized the use of AI to secure Google Cloud environments, introducing tools like the Vertex AI Agent Builder. Datadog advocates for the integration of observability and security, empowering teams to effectively monitor and address security threats in their cloud environment.
Developer Experience and Efficiency
Google unveiled code assistance tools like Gemini Code Assist and CodeGemma, enhancing developer productivity. Datadog highlighted the importance of streamlining code release processes, leveraging CI tools for improved performance and efficiency.
These are just a few highlights from Google Cloud Next 2024, showcasing the synergy between Google Cloud innovations and Datadog's monitoring and security solutions. Explore our solutions page for more information or dive into our documentation to get started. Sign up for a 14-day free trial to experience the benefits firsthand. We look forward to welcoming you to future events!
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