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Tracking 330 GCP releases · Updated

  • Google Cloud release notes gcpgaengineer ·

    Google Cloud CCaaS 4.38: Email Sorting, Filtering, and Numerous Bug Fixes

    Google Cloud CCaaS has released version 4.38, introducing new sorting and filtering capabilities for emails within the email adapter to enhance agent productivity. The update also resolves a wide range of issues, including incorrect language translations, reporting errors, agent preference updates, and various problems with SMS chat transfers and routing. These fixes aim to improve the overall stability and user experience of the contact center platform for agents and administrators.

    feature patch announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·

    Cloud Service Mesh Updates Address Numerous CVEs

    Multiple versions of Cloud Service Mesh have been released with significant security updates, including fixes for critical and high-severity CVEs across the proxy, control plane, and CNI components. These updates are crucial for maintaining the security posture of service mesh deployments. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest available patch versions to protect against identified vulnerabilities.

    patch announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes awsazuregcpdatabrickssnowflakeengineer ·

    NetApp Volumes Flex Unified service now in limited preview

    NetApp Volumes Flex Unified service level is now available with limited performance in the us-east5 region. This announcement marks a step towards broader availability for this unified service. Engineers and architects working with data storage solutions on Google Cloud should note the regional availability and performance limitations.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·

    Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform: AI Safety Docs Updated

    Google Cloud has updated documentation for its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, focusing on abuse monitoring, zero data retention, and responsible AI practices. These changes align with the new Advanced AI Safety Addendum, providing clarity on safety measures and data handling for specific models. The updates are relevant for all users of the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, particularly those concerned with advanced AI safety and data privacy.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·

    Apigee X: Updated Cassandra version released for security

    Google Cloud has released an updated version of Apigee X's Cassandra, incorporating a security fix for infrastructure vulnerabilities. This update addresses multiple CVEs and aims to enhance the security posture of Apigee X deployments. The rollout began on June 2nd, 2026, and may take several business days to complete across all Google Cloud zones.

    security announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    Container Optimized OS Updates: Kernel, Docker, GPU Drivers

    This release of Google Container Optimized OS includes significant updates to its kernel, Docker, and NVIDIA GPU drivers across several versions. Key changes include the addition of new libraries, Python version upgrades, and enhancements to the Integrity Measurement Architecture (IMA) policy. These updates aim to improve system stability, security, and hardware compatibility for users running containerized workloads on GCP.

    security patch
  • Google Cloud release notes gcpengineer ·

    SAP on Google Cloud: RHEL 10.0 Certified for SAP HANA/NetWeaver

    Google Cloud has announced SAP certification for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10.0. This new certification enables SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver deployments on Google Cloud using the latest RHEL version. This announcement impacts SAP customers running their workloads on Google Cloud who may want to leverage RHEL 10.0.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationarchitect ·

    Google Cloud VMware Engine: CUD Pricing Changes

    Google Cloud VMware Engine is updating its committed use discount (CUD) policies. Post-paid 3-year CUDs purchased after May 31, 2026, will terminate on October 15, 2028, and 3-year pre-paid CUDs are no longer available. These changes affect customers using these specific discount structures for Google Cloud VMware Engine.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·

    Gemini Enterprise updates: Agent Designer migration, Canvas editing

    Gemini Enterprise has automatically migrated Agent Designer agents to Gemini 3.5 Flash, requiring no user action. Additionally, a new Canvas feature allows users to create and edit AI-generated documents and presentations within the Gemini Enterprise web app, which is currently in public preview. This enhancement is available after an administrator enables the feature, offering direct export to various formats like Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

    feature announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·

    Google SecOps: Manage access to preview features rolled back

    The "Manage access to preview features" functionality within Google SecOps has been rolled back. This change means users can no longer control granular access to preview features through this specific mechanism. It impacts security operations teams and administrators who were using this feature to manage their preview environment.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·

    Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.87

    Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.87, currently rolling out to initial regions. This update addresses internal and customer-reported bugs. Engineers and architects managing security operations platforms should monitor deployment status in their specific regions.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·

    Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.86 Available

    Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.86, which is now available in all regions. This update brings a new version of the security orchestration, automation, and response platform. Users can access the latest features and improvements by updating to this version.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    Apigee hybrid v1.15.4 includes security fixes and upgrade guidance

    Google Cloud released Apigee hybrid version 1.15.4 on May 30, 2026. This patch release incorporates various security and CVE fixes, enhancing the platform's robustness. Upgrading to this version is recommended for all users to benefit from the security improvements and the latest integrated container images.

    security announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes gcpengineermedia ·

    Apigee X: UI Updates and DataCapture Policy Enhancement

    Google Cloud has released an updated Apigee UI with new features for managing Spaces directly within the interface. Additionally, the DataCapture policy now supports EventFlow, allowing extraction of data from server-sent event streams like LLM responses. These updates primarily affect engineers and architects managing API policies and data flows within Apigee X.

    feature announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewdeprecationengineer ·

    Managed Service for Apache Spark adds Confidential Computing options

    Google Cloud's Managed Service for Apache Spark now supports specific Confidential Computing technologies like AMD SEV, SEV-SNP, and Intel TDX through new flags and API fields. This offers enhanced security for sensitive workloads. The older generic '--enable-confidential-compute' flag is deprecated but remains functional, defaulting to AMD SEV for existing configurations. This update is relevant for users managing Spark clusters on Google Cloud who require advanced security features.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    Cloud Workstations: Base Image Updates and RubyMine Enhancements

    Google Cloud Workstations has updated its base images with the Antigravity CLI and Container-Optimized OS 129 LTS. A new JetBrains RubyMine image now uses a custom gem directory. These changes primarily impact developers using Cloud Workstations, particularly those working with Ruby.

    feature announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    GKE: Workload Identity timeouts, Gateway TLS auth

    Workloads using Workload Identity in GKE 1.35+ may encounter transient timeouts connecting to the metadata server after node startup. A new feature adds backend authenticated TLS support for Gateway-originated connections to Pods and InferencePools in specific GatewayClasses. Users experiencing connection issues should consult the provided documentation for recommendations and workarounds.

    feature announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes governancegcpengineer ·

    Error Reporting API Regional Endpoints Announced

    Google Cloud's Error Reporting API now has publicly documented regional endpoints. This announcement provides engineers and architects with the necessary information to optimize API calls for specific regions. Developers using the Error Reporting API should consult the REST reference for available regional endpoint details.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·

    Cloud Logging API Regional Endpoints Now Documented

    Cloud Logging has announced that the available regional endpoints for its API are now documented on the REST reference pages. This change clarifies how developers can interact with the service regionally. This information is relevant for engineers and architects building applications that utilize Cloud Logging. The documentation is available now, with an example provided for the projects.locations.buckets.list method.

    announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·

    Cloud Trace Regional Endpoints for Observability and Telemetry APIs

    Cloud Trace has announced the availability of regional endpoints for its Observability API and Telemetry API. This update allows users to access these APIs within specific geographic regions, which can improve latency and data residency compliance. Engineers and architects using Cloud Trace for distributed tracing should consult the REST reference pages for details on these endpoints.

    announcement