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Stream.Security has secured $30 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the development of its Cloud Twin technology, which provides real-time threat and exposure modeling for cloud environments. Backed by Citi Ventures and others, the funding brings Stream.Security’s total to $55 million. The company aims to help SecOps teams identify vulnerabilities, reduce false positives, and cut response times, meeting the growing demand for dynamic cloud security solutions.

Vantage has introduced Usage-Based Reporting, allowing customers to monitor cloud resource usage in real time across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. By tracking metrics like VM hours and data storage, alongside costs, users gain deeper visibility into resource consumption to optimize performance and reduce spend. This feature simplifies reporting, offering businesses better insights to manage cloud resources efficiently and align with their financial goals. Usage-Based Reporting is available to all Vantage users.

Australia’s Macquarie Group has successfully migrated its core trading and settlement platform, Calypso, to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Previously housed in a closing data center, the complex migration was completed over a single weekend without disrupting business operations. Macquarie also moved the platform’s database to Amazon Aurora, continuing its cloud transition. The move aligns with Macquarie’s goal to fully migrate its IT infrastructure to the cloud.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is actively courting Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft to build data centers in the state, highlighting its cold climate and abundant natural resources. Dunleavy believes Alaska’s renewable energy potential and vast land make it ideal for hyperscale facilities, while also hinting that such investments could support a long-stalled natural gas pipeline project. Alaska currently hosts two data centers, with growing fiber connectivity enhancing its appeal for tech infrastructure.

Illumio has achieved AWS Security Competency status for its cloud security solution, Illumio CloudSecure. This recognition highlights Illumio’s ability to help organizations implement Zero Trust strategies across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. By limiting unnecessary communications, CloudSecure helps contain breaches and ransomware threats efficiently. The designation reinforces Illumio’s partnership with AWS and its commitment to delivering scalable, cost-effective security solutions for public cloud workloads.

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