Collaboration

Google released Cloud Identity which provides single sign-on based on SAML 2.0 and OpenID, for hundreds of applications out of the box, including Salesforce, SAP SuccessFactors and Box as well as G Suite apps like Docs or Drive. www.google.com

Google announced more than 20 security updates for Google Cloud customers, many of which will be turned on by default for G Suite. www.google.com

Rackspace announced that Managed Security and Compliance Assistance for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is now available for preview to new and existing customers. www.rackspace.com

Security

VMware announced worlwide availablilty of Workspace ONE Intelligence, a new cloud-based service integrated with the Workspace ONE platform, which combines aggregation and correlation of users, apps, networks and endpoints data. www.vmware.com

BlackBerry and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership to offer enterprises a solution that integrates BlackBerry”™s mobility and security with Microsoft”™s cloud and productivity products. www.blackberry.com

Miscellaneous

Google introduced new features for Files Go to help Android users free up space, find files quickly and share them offline with people nearby. www.google.com

Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2019 will be generally available in the second half of calendar year 2018, and is currently available in preview. www.microsoft.com

Microsoft announced that it is joining industry efforts to help advance open source licensing. www.microsoft.com

Kaspersky Lab announced it is now joining the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, the world”™s largest blockchain initiative. www.kaspersky.com