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Date Published
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Brian Flynn
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356
Language
English
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Summary

Retool has partnered with Google Cloud to integrate support for AlloyDB, a fully-managed PostgreSQL-compatible database service, allowing companies to build applications with full read and write access to AlloyDB databases. This collaboration enables quick connections between Retool apps and AlloyDB, facilitating the creation of internal tools, including those for fraud and anomaly detection, by leveraging SQL-based predictions through Vertex AI. Retool’s integration with AlloyDB is part of the Google Cloud Ready – AlloyDB initiative, ensuring deep functional and interoperability standards. The partnership has already enabled Retool customers to swiftly transition to AlloyDB, enhancing app stability and development speed. Additionally, Retool has announced the general availability of Retool Database, a PostgreSQL database with a spreadsheet interface, to all customers, offering a seamless and free setup experience.