Unlocking Cost Efficiency Through Cloud Modernisation: A Pathway to Growth
In today’s fast-paced digital environment, the cloud has become a cornerstone for business operations. But simply migrating to the cloud isn’t enough to unlock its full value. Many companies who make the move often experience unexpected cost overruns or “bill shock.” The solution to this challenge is modernisation, which transforms cloud usage into a powerful […]
FinOps Explained: Beyond Traditional Cost Management
When people think of what is FinOps, they often associate it solely with cost optimisation and reducing cloud expenditure, but this view only scratches the surface. FinOps is not just about slashing cloud costs; it’s about building a culture of cloud cost intelligence across an organisation. This approach aligns financial management with cloud operations, business […]
Ensuring Security and Efficiency in Release and Deployment
In the fast-changing tech world, deploying updates isn’t just about adding new features and fixing bugs—it’s about keeping cloud security strong. As we use more complex systems and handle sensitive data, there’s less room for mistakes. This blog discusses why having a solid release and deployment process is important and shares security tips to help […]
Think Big: Leveraging AWS Capabilities Post VMware Migration for Growth
By now, you’ve probably heard about the changes to VMware since it was acquired by Broadcom in late 2023 – and that these changes are prompting businesses to look for alternatives. Many customers are thinking of the VMware migration on AWS. While this can be attributed to existing customers who have been using VMware Cloud […]
AWS RDS Blue/Green Deployment: A Safe and Efficient Strategy
Many businesses can be hesitant to update their databases due to several understandable challenges. There could be concerns about potential downtime that may disrupt their operations, the perceived complexity of the project and fear of encountering unforeseen bugs or data loss add to the hesitation. In this article, one of our Data Engineers, Eduardo Donizeti, […]
VMware Migration to AWS: Best Practices for Strategic Advantage
Full disclosure before we discuss the VMware migration to AWS: As an AWS Premier Partner, we’re a bit biased when it comes to cloud providers and solutions. But we really do believe that AWS offers the best opportunities and strategic advantages for many organisations. And with the changes Broadcom is implementing on VMware, many existing […]
Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora Expire in 2024
Important Update for Cloud Infrastructure Leaders If you are responsible for your company’s cloud infrastructure, immediate action is required. If your organisation relies on SSL/TLS with certificate verification to connect to Amazon RDS instances (MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Amazon Aurora), it’s crucial to rotate your CA certificates before they expire in 2024. […]
Modernising Out of VMware cloud: Embracing AWS for Future-Proof Infrastructure
Many organisations are pushing to reassess and accelerate their IT modernisation strategies due to Broadcom’s recent announcement about licensing changes. Businesses that are primarily run in VMware cloud environments are the most impacted, especially those that are looking to use more modern data platforms, improve customer experience, and integrate advanced data insights – including the […]
Key Takeaways from KubeCon: Fast-tracking AI adoption, boosting observability, & strengthening security
After a 24-hour flight from Sydney to Paris, I arrived at my first KubeCon (also my first time in Europe!). Despite the long flight, I was really excited for the event to unfold as it also coincides with the 10th anniversary of Kubernetes. As the Containerisation Capability Lead at DNX, I was selected to attend […]
Why We Aren’t Ready for GenAI: The Unspoken Challenges and Pathways
In the whirlwind of technological advances, GenAI stands out as a potential game-changer, promising big shifts in how businesses operate and interact with their customers. But, despite the excitement, many organisations are not yet equipped to fully utilise its capabilities. Embracing GenAI entails more than just adopting a new technology; it involves preparing your organisation […]