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 […]
Maximising Sales, Procurement, and Co-Sell Leveraging AWS Marketplace: A Strategic Guide

In recent years, the concept of Marketplaces has gained significant traction, particularly within the technology industry. Jay McBain, the Chief Analyst – Channels, Partnerships, and Ecosystems at Canalys, has been a vocal advocate for marketplaces, emphasising their role in enhancing the customer buying journey and touchpoints. One such marketplace that has been making waves is […]
From Excel to Predictability: Transforming Business Operations with GenAI

As an AWS consulting organisation, we see it time and time again – businesses relying on Excel spreadsheets to manage their operations. And why not? It’s a familiar tool, easy to use, and seemingly gets the job done. You’d be surprised at the number of organisations, even with a data platform in the backend and […]
Fortifying Your Business: Disaster Recovery with AWS

For many businesses, uninterrupted access to technology is essential. However, some overlook its importance or fail to prioritise setting up proactive measures to safeguard it, leaving themselves vulnerable when disaster strikes. Imagine a scenario where a sophisticated cyberattack paralyses your trading platform, leaving investors in the dark and funds frozen. Or, a regional power outage […]
Don’t Wait for a Breach: 6 Essential Actions for Stronger Data Protection

A supermassive data breach dubbed the “Mother of All Breaches” (MOAB) has been uncovered by a team of cybersecurity researchers on an open instance. As reported by Cybernews, the breach contained a staggering 12 terabytes of data and over 26 billion records from platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. While much of the leaked data stems […]
How to reduce the tech debt that is holding your Financial Company

Fintech companies grapple with stringent regulatory demands, high customer expectations, cybersecurity risks, and integration challenges with traditional banking systems. But with a tough market and even tougher competition, they have to move fast. Often, this means making development decisions that are not necessarily the best but rather the best they can within the limits of […]
Revolutionising FinTech: The GenAI Edge and Transformative Data Practices

In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, or FinTech, businesses are navigating an intricate web of challenges and opportunities. FinTech is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force leveraging innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and blockchain to revolutionise financial services. At the heart of this transformation lies the quest for […]