Heena Sharma Blog

  Google Cloud has announced that its serverless Database Migration Service (DMS) is available in Preview, that will make it easy for enterprise customers to move production databases to the cloud. It would enable customers to migrate MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server databases to Cloud SQL from on-premises environments or other clouds. Database migration is a complex process for most businesses. "With Database Migration Service, we're delivering a simplified and highly compatible product experience so that, no matter where our customers are starting from, they have an easy, and secure way to migrate their databases to Cloud SQL," said Andi Gutmans, General Manager, and Vice President, Engineering, Databases at Google Cloud. With DMS, customers can take advantage of its native replication capabilities and avoid incompatibilities between source and destination, especially for metadata operations. Read More

  Microsoft has announced that Apple TV is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S gaming consoles on November 10. The Apple TV app will give gamers access to thousands of shows and movies from one convenient location, allowing them to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, brand-new and popular movies, and personalised entertainment recommendations. One can subscribe to Apple TV+ on the Apple TV app directly from Xbox for $4.99 per month with a seven-day free trial starting November 10. Apple TV is also arriving on Sony PlayStation5 on November 12. Microsoft said in a statement on Monday that Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, NBC Peacock, Vudu, FandangoNow, Twitch, Sky Go, NOW TV, Sky Ticket and more will be available on both next-gen Xbox consoles next month. Read More

India attracted tech investments worth $9.36 billion last year, a 95 per cent increase compared with the previous year, according to the data compiled by a global database company . The data collated by Dealroom.co show that the Indian investment figures coincided with record investment numbers registered by the UK in 2019, at $13.2 billion, behind the US ($116 bn) and China ($33.5 bn). Both India and the UK witnessed a record year in terms of investments into their respective technology sectors in 2019. India attracted tech investments worth $9.36 billion last year, which marks a 95 per cent hike on the previous year, it said. "The positive tech investment figures for India and the UK demonstrate that we are both top destinations for global investors," said Hemin Bharucha, Chief India Representative for London & Partners the Mayor of London's official promotional agency. Read More