What to expect in 2025 in the Kubernetes & cloud-native ecosystem
Kubernetes has come a long way since its initial release, transforming into the backbone of modern cloud-native architectures. Whether you’re a seasoned Kubernetes user or just getting acquainted, it’s impossible to ignore the platform’s profound impact on how we build, scale, and manage…
KubeEdge graduates from the CNCF! What this means for edge computing
On October 15, 2024, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) announced the graduation of KubeEdge, an open-source project that extends Kubernetes’ capabilities into edge computing environments. For those in the cloud-native spacee, this marks a significant milestone in the journey of edge…
Netsons Expands Cloud Computing Services Across Europe Using Mirantis OpenStack Private Clouds
Ambitions for expansion Originally a web hosting company, Netsons serves 200,000 business customers, almost all based in Italy, including many software development houses and ecommerce companies. The service provider wanted to evolve to meet growing demand for cloud computing while also tapping…
Your best options for cloud-based visualization: Cloud vendors vs purpose-built tools
When making sense of data, visualization tools bridge raw information and actionable insights. With organizations generating and storing more data than ever, the challenge lies in collecting information and also, making it understandable and useful. Effective visualization tools allow businesses to…
How data centers and edge devices have evolved over the years
Data centers and edge devices have experienced significant changes in the ever-evolving field of technology, indicative of the changing needs of contemporary computing, the emergence of cloud computing, and the increasing significance of edge computing. Originally centralized for data management,…
5 challenges of maintaining data consistency and performance in stateful workloads
Stateful workloads, which manage data that must persist across various interactions, present unique challenges in maintaining data consistency and performance. This article delves into these challenges and explores strategies to achieve high availability and fault tolerance through data…
Protecting Kubernetes environments with OX Security: A holistic approach to cloud-native security
Security has become a major roadblock for enterprises to ship their cloud-native applications. A whopping 67% of the companies reported that they delayed their deployments due to concerns over Kubernetes security, as per a Red Hat survey . With Kubernetes’ adoption soaring in recent years, its…
The evolving role of cloud computing in IT investment
Cloud computing has changed from an emerging technology to a key part of modern IT setup in the past ten years. Moving to the cloud isn’t just a short-term trend but a complete rethink of how businesses work, develop new ideas and provide value to their customers. As companies worldwide go digital,…
8 Ways FinOps can drive value by aligning financial management practices with cloud strategy
As organizations switch over to cloud environments, the need for effective financial management practices has never been more crucial. Financial Operations, or FinOps, represents a transformative approach to managing cloud costs and investments. FinOps enables organizations to achieve cost…
Top 4 Load Balancing Service Mesh Technologies of 2024
Why do we need Service Mesh Technologies? Service meshes have become the talk of the town in the cloud-native world in recent years. And not without reason – A service mesh is essentially an infrastructure layer interwoven into your application, serving as a sophisticated air traffic controller for…
Get the evil out – don’t run containers as root
Containers are not hot and shiny anymore. They are a common piece of the puzzle when it comes to building great software. But a common pitfall, even now, is that many containers run as root. This poses a security risk. So, get the evil out – don’t run containers as root. Why containers run as root…
Securing Kubernetes Networking with TLS Encryption: A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s fast-paced digital world, Kubernetes has become a popular approach to managing containerized applications in production environments. According to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s 2022 survey, over 70% of respondents use containers in production, and more than half of them use…
