Google Cloud SQL
Cloud SQL provides a fully managed relational database service compatible with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, featuring extensive extensions, configuration options, and a supportive developer ecosystem. New customers can take advantage of $300 in credits, allowing them to explore the service without any initial charges until they choose to upgrade. By leveraging fully managed databases, organizations can significantly decrease their maintenance expenses. Round-the-clock assistance from the SRE team ensures that services remain reliable and secure. Data is safeguarded through encryption both during transit and when at rest, providing top-tier security measures. Additionally, private connectivity through Virtual Private Cloud, along with user-governed network access and firewall protections, contributes to enhanced safety.
With compliance to standards such as SSAE 16, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, you can confidently trust that your data is well-protected. Scaling your database instances is as easy as making a single API request, accommodating everything from preliminary tests to the demands of a production environment. The use of standard connection drivers combined with integrated migration tools allows for quick setup and connection to databases in mere minutes.
Moreover, you can revolutionize your database management experience with AI-powered support from Gemini, which is currently in preview on Cloud SQL. This innovative feature not only boosts development efficiency but also optimizes performance while simplifying the complexities of fleet management, governance, and migration processes, ultimately transforming how you handle your database needs.
Learn more
TinyPNG
TinyPNG (by Tinify) is a free image optimization solution trusted by developers, designers, and businesses worldwide. Using smart lossy compression, it reduces JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF file sizes by up to 80% without sacrificing quality. Accelerating load times, boosting SEO, and lowering bandwidth costs.
Easily compress, convert, and resize images through a user-friendly web interface or integrate with your stack via our robust API. Official SDKs are available for Python, Node.js, PHP, Java, Ruby, and .NET. We also offer a WordPress plugin and a growing ecosystem of third-party integrations.
Tinify eliminates complexity, no confusing settings, no guesswork. Whether you're optimizing a small catalog or managing millions of files, it delivers consistent, scalable results. Every plan starts with a generous free tier, and our responsive support team is ready to assist.
Learn more
Amazon FreeRTOS
FreeRTOS is an open-source real-time operating system tailored for microcontrollers, streamlining the programming, deployment, security, connectivity, and management of compact, energy-efficient edge devices. Licensed under the MIT open-source license, it includes a kernel along with diverse software libraries suitable for various industries and applications. This functionality enables the secure connection of low-power devices with AWS Cloud services, such as AWS IoT Core, and facilitates collaboration with stronger edge devices through AWS IoT Greengrass. With a strong emphasis on reliability and ease of use, FreeRTOS offers long-term support releases, which are beneficial for developers in maintaining their projects. Microcontrollers, which are essential components featuring basic, resource-constrained processors, find applications in numerous devices, from household appliances to environmental sensors, fitness trackers, and industrial control systems. The adaptability of FreeRTOS positions it as an excellent option for developers aiming to create effective solutions in the continuously advancing Internet of Things arena. Furthermore, its community-driven nature fosters continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that it remains relevant in the face of emerging technological challenges.
Learn more
VxWorks
VxWorks® stands out as a premier real-time operating system, offering essential performance, reliability, safety, and security features vital for embedded computing systems in critical infrastructure. As a preemptive and deterministic RTOS, VxWorks is specifically designed to support real-time embedded applications, boasting low latency and minimal jitter. It incorporates a variety of robust security measures that effectively tackle the evolving threats faced by connected devices, ensuring protection from boot-up through operation and even during data transfer when powered off. Furthermore, VxWorks has achieved certification in stringent safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, and DO-178C. Its architecture is not only extensible but also future-proof, enabling organizations to swiftly adapt to changing market dynamics, evolving customer needs, and technological innovations while safeguarding their investments. This adaptability ensures that VxWorks remains a relevant and valuable asset in the fast-paced world of embedded systems.
Learn more