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 […]
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 […]