Articles by Category: Product_announcements

Cloudflare just got faster and more secure, powered by Rust

2025-09-26 14:00
🚀 Cloudflare has upgraded its core system, replacing NGINX with a new Rust-based proxy. This change enhances both speed and security across its network. The update cuts median response times by 10ms and boosts performance by 25%, ensuring faster service for millions of customers. Over the past year, major components were rebuilt, reducing latency and improving product release times. 🔒 This transformation celebrates 15 years of Cloudflare’s journey, enhancing its capabilities while maintaining...
Matthew Bullock

Introducing Observatory and Smart Shield — see how the world sees your website, and make it faster in one click

2025-09-26 14:00
🌐 Cloudflare has launched two new tools to enhance website performance: Observatory and Smart Shield. Observatory, now in open beta, combines monitoring and actionable insights to help users improve application speed and resilience. This tool integrates real-user data, synthetic testing, error rates, and more for a comprehensive view of performance. 📊 Smart Shield complements Observatory by allowing users to quickly fix common performance issues with just a few clicks. Both tools are...
Noah Maxwell Kennedy

Introducing new regional Internet traffic and Certificate Transparency insights on Cloudflare Radar

2025-09-26 13:00
🌐 Cloudflare Radar has introduced new features for enhanced Internet monitoring. 🔍 The updated platform now includes regional traffic insights, allowing users to view data on a more localized level. This means you can track Internet trends based on specific regions, rather than just at a national scale. 📜 Additionally, a Certificate Transparency dashboard has been added, providing detailed monitoring of TLS certificate activity. This builds on Cloudflare's ongoing efforts in this area since...
Luke Valenta

Node.js Vercel Functions now support per-path request cancellation

2025-09-26 13:00
🚀 Vercel Functions with Node.js now support request cancellation on a per-path basis. This feature allows functions to stop execution when a request is canceled, such as when a user navigates away or closes a tab. This change helps to reduce unnecessary compute and token generation. To enable cancellation, simply add "supportsCancellation": true to your vercel.json file. Learn more about this update and its implementation! 🔗 #Vercel #NodeJS #WebDevelopment #TechUpdate #RequestCancellation
Source: Vercel Blog
Craig Andrews

Project infragraph: IBM’s Real-Time Model for Infrastructure Assets

2025-09-26 11:00
🚀 IBM has introduced Project infragraph at HashiConf 2025, aiming to improve infrastructure management. This initiative seeks to unify IT assets, security, and applications under one data model, enhancing visibility and compliance. The project will enter a private Beta phase in December and integrates with platforms like Red Hat Ansible and IBM watsonx Orchestrate. Stay tuned for advancements in real-time infrastructure and AI-driven workflows! #IBM #ProjectInfragraph...
Joab Jackson

Agentic AI guides and resources

2025-09-26 00:00
Discover the potential of Agentic AI! 🤖 This advanced AI type operates independently, breaking complex tasks into manageable steps and adapting to challenges. Unlike traditional AI, it understands requests and executes plans without constant human input. GitLab’s latest updates enhance development with tools like GitLab Duo, enabling seamless collaboration between developers and AI agents. Learn how Agentic AI is shaping the future of software development! 🚀 #AgenticAI #SoftwareDevelopment...
Source: GitLab Blog
GitLab

Announcing Twilio Docs Support for llms.txt and Markdown

2025-09-26 00:00
📢 Exciting news from Twilio! Twilio Docs now support the llms.txt standard and Markdown. This enhancement allows customers to seamlessly integrate Twilio context into their LLM-powered tools. This update aims to improve user experience and accessibility for developers working with Twilio. #Twilio #LLM #TechNews #Developers #Markdown
Wade Christensen

Delight users by combining ADK Agents with Fancy Frontends using AG-UI

2025-09-26 00:00
🚀 Exciting developments in AI integration! The Agent Development Kit (ADK) now works with AG-UI, enhancing how developers connect backend AI agents to user-friendly frontends. ADK simplifies agent creation with features like multi-step planning and state management. AG-UI standardizes communication, making it easier to build interactive experiences. This combination streamlines the process of creating collaborative AI applications. #AI #Developers #AGUI #ADK #TechTrends

GitLab Duo Agent Platform adds support for Model Context Protocol

2025-09-26 00:00
🚀 GitLab Duo Agent Platform now supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enhancing the integration of AI in development. MCP provides AI secure access to internal systems, enabling developers to retrieve real-time information directly within their IDE. This reduces context switching and allows for a smoother workflow. With MCP, AI tools can connect reliably to various systems while maintaining security and privacy. Explore the capabilities of GitLab’s MCP in your development environment...
Source: GitLab Blog
Itzik Gan Baruch

Swift Transformers Reaches 1.0 — and Looks to the Future

2025-09-26 00:00
🚀 Swift Transformers has reached version 1.0! Launched two years ago, this library aims to support Apple developers in integrating local LLMs into their applications. The team has gathered insights from the community and is now focusing on enhancing features, particularly for MLX and agentic use cases. Stay tuned for more updates! #SwiftTransformers #AppleDevelopers #MachineLearning #TechUpdate #Innovation

Your AI is now a local expert: Grounding with Google Maps is now GA

2025-09-26 00:00
🚀 Exciting update! Grounding with Google Maps in Vertex AI is now Generally Available (GA). This feature allows developers to create AI applications that utilize real-world information from Google Maps. It enhances the accuracy of model outputs, ensuring users receive reliable data for decision-making. Key benefits include timely updates on local businesses, personalized insights based on user queries, and improved business discovery using geospatial context. Developers can now leverage...

Just Released: NVIDIA HPC SDK v25.9

2025-09-25 22:36
🚀 Just announced: NVIDIA has released the HPC SDK v25.9! This update brings support for CUDA 13.0, along with various updated library components, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. Download options are available for different target platforms. Make sure to review the installation instructions carefully! #NVIDIA #HPCSDK #CUDA #TechNews #SoftwareUpdate
Heidi Poxon

Okta Wants To Secure Your AI Agents, Too

2025-09-25 21:00
At the Oktane user conference, Okta announced its initiative to secure AI agents as key entities within its platform. CEO Todd McKinnon emphasized the importance of identity management for AI agent security, advocating for a comprehensive approach to data access. Okta's new product, "Okta for AI Agents," aims to standardize secure connections via the Cross App Access protocol. This will enhance visibility and control for IT and security teams. The rollout will include tools for discovering...
Frederic Lardinois

Atlassian named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DevOps Platforms for the 3rd Year

2025-09-25 19:15
Atlassian has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DevOps Platforms for the third consecutive year. 🏆 This year, Atlassian is proud to be rated highest in Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. Their focus is on AI-assisted DevOps, enhancing productivity and team collaboration. Key tools like Rovo are transforming the software development lifecycle, streamlining workflows, and reducing silos. With the Teamwork Graph, teams gain shared context, making...
Christopher Cheung

JavaScript Gets Supply Chain Security With Chainguard Libraries

2025-09-25 19:00
🚀 Chainguard has launched Chainguard Libraries for JavaScript, a new initiative aimed at enhancing supply chain security by providing thousands of JavaScript dependencies rebuilt from source. This move follows recent malware attacks on popular npm packages that have raised concerns within the developer community. Companies are taking precautions, pausing development to assess vulnerabilities. Chainguard’s unique approach involves rebuilding source code from GitHub, bypassing potential risks...
Darryl K. Taft

Announcing SQL Server connector from Lakeflow Connect, now Generally Available

2025-09-25 16:55
🚀 Exciting news from Lakeflow Connect! The SQL Server connector is now Generally Available, allowing users to seamlessly unlock and analyze SQL Server data. This integration aims to enhance business insights and drive results effectively. Stay updated on how this tool can benefit your data strategy! #SQLServer #DataIntegration #BusinessInsights #LakeflowConnect #Databricks

How to Integrate Computer Vision Pipelines with Generative AI and Reasoning

2025-09-25 16:42
🚀 Generative AI is transforming video analytics, moving beyond simple object counting to real-time insights from video streams. 🔍 The NVIDIA AI Blueprint for Video Search and Summarization (VSS) integrates advanced technologies, enhancing video understanding for both stored and live content. 📈 The recent VSS Blueprint 2.4 update includes major enhancements such as: 1. Improved physical world understanding with NVIDIA Cosmos Reason. 2. Enhanced Q&A capabilities with cross-camera support. 3....
Samuel Ochoa

Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria

2025-09-25 16:00
📅 Starting January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro (EUR), replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). 🛒 App Store purchases and subscriptions will shift to euros, with proceeds from sales also converted. If BGN is currently selected for your bank in App Store Connect, it will change to EUR on December 1, 2025. 💼 Pricing for apps and In‑App Purchases will be updated based on a fixed conversion rate of 1.95583 BGN = 1 EUR. Customers will receive emails about this change and both...

Microsoft Launches a Combined Marketplace for Cloud Solutions, AI Apps and Agents

2025-09-25 16:00
🚀 Microsoft has launched the "Microsoft Marketplace," combining the Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource. This unified platform aims to simplify the procurement of cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents for businesses. With over 3,000 AI tools available, it responds to the growing demand for trusted applications. Microsoft emphasizes the need for speed, simplicity, and confidence as companies adopt AI. Additionally, partners can integrate the marketplace into their own offerings, enhancing...
Frederic Lardinois

Cisco Quantum Labs Announces Software That Networks Quantum Computers Together and Enables New Classical Applications

2025-09-25 16:00
🚀 Cisco has unveiled groundbreaking software that enables distributed quantum computing, releasing three research prototypes to enhance its quantum networking strategy. 🔹 The Quantum Compiler allows quantum algorithms to operate across multiple processors. 🔹 Quantum Alert provides eavesdropper-proof security based on physical guarantees. 🔹 Quantum Sync facilitates coordinated decision-making using entanglement. Join Cisco's Quantum Summit next week for live demonstrations! 🌐 #QuantumComputing...
Vijoy Pandey

Scale infrastructure with new Terraform and Packer features at HashiConf 2025

2025-09-25 15:30
🚀 Exciting updates at HashiConf 2025! HashiCorp introduced new features for Terraform and Packer aimed at simplifying hybrid cloud infrastructure management. These tools address challenges like fragmented workflows and compliance issues, enhancing developer productivity and cost control. Key announcements include: - **Terraform Stacks**: Now available for easier infrastructure management. - **Terraform search**: Improve resource discovery and import efficiency. - **Integration with Azure...
Mitchell Ross

Strengthen security with Vault, Boundary, and Radar features at HashiConf 2025

2025-09-25 15:30
🚀 HashiCorp unveiled new features at HashiConf 2025 to enhance security in development workflows. Key updates include: - **Vault Enterprise 1.21**: Introducing secrets to Kubernetes pods without persistent storage and improved identity management. - **HCP Vault Radar**: New tools for real-time secrets detection and monitoring in VSCode and Jira. - **HCP Boundary**: Passwordless access to Windows hosts to streamline developer experience. These enhancements aim to strengthen security across...
Van Phan

Public beta of RDP credential injection now available in Boundary 0.20

2025-09-25 15:27
🚀 HashiCorp Boundary 0.20 has launched a public beta for RDP credential injection! This update enables passwordless and secure access to Windows environments, addressing the security risks associated with traditional RDP workflows. With automatic credential injection, users no longer have to handle sensitive information manually. This feature significantly reduces the chances of credential theft while ensuring a smooth user experience. #HashiCorp #Boundary #RDP #Cybersecurity #PasswordlessAccess
Van Phan

Cisco Unveils the Latest Security Innovations for Modern Data Center Networks

2025-09-25 15:00
🚀 Cisco has introduced the N9300 Series Smart Switches, which integrate networking and security into one platform for data centers. These switches allow for robust L4 segmentation, enhancing security and simplifying operations. With advanced features like Cisco Hypershield, data centers can now scale securely and efficiently. Explore the future of data center networks! 💻🔒 #Cisco #DataCenter #Networking #Cybersecurity #Innovation
Murali Gandluru

Highlight Platform Assures Horizon River’s 99.9% SLA Secure Uptime Service

2025-09-25 15:00
Horizon River is enhancing its network performance with the Highlight Service Observability Platform. This integration supports their commitment to a 99.9% network uptime for clients in various sectors, including retail and healthcare. Key improvements include a 5% reduction in SLA report production time and a 60% decrease in support escalations. Additionally, they’ve doubled support capacity and saved $100,000 in operational costs. This strategic move ensures proactive monitoring and rapid...
Ana Nennig

Announcing Cloudflare Email Service’s private beta

2025-09-25 14:00
🚀 Cloudflare has launched the private beta of its Email Service, allowing developers to send and receive emails directly from Workers without needing API keys. This service simplifies transactional email workflows, enhancing user communication for applications. It integrates email sending with Cloudflare's existing Email Routing, ensuring reliability and speed in email delivery. Key features include automatic DNS configuration for better deliverability, ease of use in development, and...
Celso Martinho

Announcing the Cloudflare Data Platform: ingest, store, and query your data directly on Cloudflare

2025-09-25 14:00
🌐 Exciting news from Cloudflare! The Cloudflare Data Platform has launched, offering a fully-managed suite for ingesting, storing, and querying analytical data. Key features include Cloudflare Pipelines for event processing, R2 Data Catalog for metadata management, and R2 SQL for large-scale queries. These tools are designed for ease of use and affordability, eliminating traditional cloud infrastructure challenges. You can integrate with popular query engines and platforms without worrying...
Jérôme Schneider

Cloudflare's developer platform keeps getting better, faster, and more powerful. Here's everything that's new.

2025-09-25 14:00
🌐 Cloudflare continues to enhance its developer platform! Recent updates include support for more Node.js APIs, improved AI Search capabilities, and increased resources for Workers Builds. Developers can now deploy larger containers and run more concurrent headless browsers. New tools like the Cloudflare Email Service and VibeSDK are also available, making it easier to build and connect applications. Stay updated on these advancements! 🚀💻 #Cloudflare #DeveloperPlatform #WebDevelopment #AI...
Korinne Alpers

Every Cloudflare feature, available to everyone

2025-09-25 14:00
🚀 Cloudflare is making every feature accessible to all customers, regardless of account type. Starting with Single Sign-On (SSO), users can now access advanced tools without needing to engage with sales teams or sign contracts. This initiative aims to remove barriers and promote a more secure Internet. More features will be rolled out in the coming months. Stay tuned! 🌐✨ #Cloudflare #TechUpdates #InternetSecurity #Innovation #SSO
Dane Knecht

Partnering to make full-stack fast: deploy PlanetScale databases directly from Workers

2025-09-25 14:00
🚀 Exciting news for developers! Cloudflare has partnered with PlanetScale to simplify full-stack application deployment using Cloudflare Workers. You can now directly connect to PlanetScale databases, such as Postgres and MySQL, enhancing your app's performance and reliability. With this integration, connections are optimized through Hyperdrive, ensuring fast access to your databases. Plus, the process is secure and user-friendly, eliminating the hassle of managing API keys manually....
Adrian Gracia

Rider Roadmap: What to Expect From the Upcoming Updates and Releases

2025-09-25 13:22
🚀 Exciting updates are coming to Rider! Rider 2025.2 is out now, and the 2025.3 release cycle is underway. Key highlights include a same-day launch with .NET 10, ensuring you get the latest SDK and C# features right away. We're focusing on performance, aiming to enhance startup times and improve Roslyn analyzer speeds by up to 20%. Additionally, look forward to the new Islands UI theme, designed for better clarity and a modern feel. Stay tuned for more updates! #RiderUpdates #DotNet10...
Sasha Ivanova

Introducing the Docker Premium Support and TAM service

2025-09-25 13:19
🚀 Exciting news from Docker! They've launched the Premium Support and Technical Account Management (TAM) service, providing 24/7 support for developers. Key features include high-priority responses, advanced incident analysis, and guidance from Docker experts. This service aims to enhance resilience and support across the entire Docker ecosystem. Ideal for enterprises navigating complex software development challenges. For more info, check the Docker website! #Docker #PremiumSupport #TAM...
Source: Docker Blog
John Ayub

Run OpenAI Models Directly on Databricks

2025-09-25 13:00
🚀 OpenAI and Databricks have teamed up to enable users to run OpenAI's latest models, including GPT-5, directly on the Databricks platform. This collaboration offers dedicated capacity and seamless integration with Agent Bricks and Model Serving, enhancing the development of high-quality AI agents. Stay tuned for more innovations! 🤖💡 #OpenAI #Databricks #AI #GPT5 #Technology

A year of improving Node.js compatibility in Cloudflare Workers

2025-09-25 13:00
🌐 Cloudflare Workers has made significant strides in Node.js compatibility over the past year. Hundreds of new Node.js APIs are now available, enabling developers to run existing Node.js code effortlessly. This includes support for popular npm modules and frameworks like Express. Key libraries like console, crypto, and http have been carefully implemented to match Node.js behavior closely. For more details on the expanded compatibility, check the documentation. #Cloudflare #Nodejs...
James M Snell

Announcing Changed Block Tracking API support (alpha)

2025-09-25 13:00
🚀 Exciting news for Kubernetes users! The alpha support for the Changed Block Tracking API is here. This enhancement allows CSI storage drivers to identify modified blocks in PersistentVolume snapshots, leading to faster and more efficient backup operations. 🔍 Changed block tracking eliminates the need to scan entire volumes, focusing only on changed data. Currently, it supports block volumes only, which streamlines backup processes for large datasets. 📈 This API addresses challenges like...

Preventing the stampede: Request collapsing in the Vercel CDN

2025-09-25 13:00
🚀 When deploying Next.js apps with Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR), users may experience "cache stampedes." This occurs when multiple requests for the same page trigger separate function invocations, leading to wasted resources and potential downtime. 🌍 Vercel's CDN now tackles this issue with request collapsing. Only one request per region will invoke a function for uncached paths, while others wait for the cached response. 🔧 This feature requires no manual configuration, as Vercel...
Source: Vercel Blog
Sachin Raja

Request collapsing for ISR cache misses

2025-09-25 13:00
🚀 Vercel CDN introduces request collapsing to manage cache misses for ISR pages. This feature prevents cache stampedes by consolidating simultaneous requests into a single regeneration per region. As a result, it enhances reliability and significantly reduces backend load. No extra configuration is needed, as cacheability is automatically detected. For more details, check out their blog post! #Vercel #CDN #WebDevelopment #ISR #Caching
Source: Vercel Blog
Sachin Raja

Vercel Domains overhauled with instant search and at-cost pricing

2025-09-25 13:00
🚀 Vercel has revamped its Domains service, making it easier and more affordable to find and purchase domains for your projects. Now, you can search for domains without logging in, and enjoy at-cost pricing with savings of up to 50% on popular TLDs. Results are transparent and available instantly, providing real-time updates on availability and premium status. Plus, with expanded TLD coverage and bulk checkout options, managing multiple domains is streamlined. Discover the new features at...
Source: Vercel Blog
Maggie Valentine

Zero-configuration FastAPI backends

2025-09-25 13:00
🚀 FastAPI just got easier! Vercel now supports FastAPI with zero-configuration, simplifying deployment. No more redirects or /api folder requirements are needed. With Fluid compute and Active CPU pricing, your app will scale based on traffic, ensuring you only pay for what you use. For more details, check out the FastAPI on Vercel documentation! 🌐💻 #FastAPI #Vercel #WebDevelopment #APIs #Python
Source: Vercel Blog
Ricardo Gonzalez

MongoDB SQL Interface: Now Available for Enterprise Advanced

2025-09-25 12:30
🚀 Exciting news! The MongoDB SQL Interface is now available for MongoDB Enterprise Advanced. This new feature allows teams to query MongoDB data directly from popular BI tools like Tableau and Power BI, using standard ODBC and JDBC connections. No need to learn MongoDB Query Language or build ETL pipelines! The setup is straightforward and requires MongoDB 6.0 or higher. The Schema Builder CLI helps create SQL-queryable schemas, ensuring smooth access to your data. For those using the BI...
Source: MongoDB Blog