A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is the key to understanding what’s inside your software—and securing it. This article explores the growing importance of SBOMs in cybersecurity, the difference between static and dynamic SBOMs, how AI is transforming their effectiveness, and best practices for managing software supply chain risk.

Want to customize what runs inside your Kubernetes containers? This blog shows you how to use commands and arguments to override Docker defaults, with practical examples and use cases like running startup scripts and testing network connectivity.

PointFive introduces a new approach to cloud cost management with Cloud Efficiency Posture Management (CEPM) — a discipline focused on optimizing cloud resource configuration, scaling, and architecture. Unlike traditional FinOps tools that emphasize spend visibility and discounts, CEPM continuously identifies root causes of inefficiency, delivers actionable insights, and embeds optimization into engineering workflows. From misconfigured DynamoDB tables to inefficient Aurora storage settings, PointFive helps teams move beyond surface-level cost savings to drive sustained performance, reliability, and cloud efficiency at scale.

Discover how Krumware, a leader in platform engineering, slashed cloud spend by an astonishing 80% and boosted operational efficiency by embracing Civo's simple, reliable, and cost-effective managed Kubernetes services, enabling their teams to focus on innovation instead of infrastructure complexities.

Web application security testing is more critical than ever as enterprises face growing threats and regulatory demands. This article breaks down essential components of an effective testing program—defining scope, blending automated and manual tools, integrating into the SDLC, and prioritizing risk. Learn how modern approaches like ASPM, AI, and continuous monitoring can help security teams stay ahead of evolving vulnerabilities and protect enterprise applications.

Discover how Codezero, a development innovation leader, revolutionized its workflow and boosted developer productivity by leveraging Civo Kubernetes. Learn how they slashed cluster setup times from hours to minutes, enabling every engineer to develop against live Kubernetes, treating environments as "disposable objects" with unparalleled support.

The disconnect between AppSec and development teams is more than a collaboration issue—it’s a major business risk. This article explores the root causes of this divide, from misaligned goals to disconnected toolchains, and offers practical strategies for uniting teams. Learn how to embed security into the developer workflow, prioritize risk over noise, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.

Discover how Cloud Builders empowered their clients to slash cloud ownership costs by nearly 50% and dramatically simplify operations by leveraging Civo's cost-effective Kubernetes, Marketplace, and unparalleled expert support.

CloudBolt CTO Kyle Campos discusses ending FinOps dashboard overload with action-driven orchestration and how StormForge enhances Kubernetes optimization through real-time automation and smarter remediation.

Visma Proceedo, a critical purchase-to-pay cloud solution in the Nordic region serving nearly a million users and processing 12 million invoices yearly with over 20TB of data, faced limitations and rising costs with its legacy proprietary database. After a two-year migration project, Visma successfully transitioned to MariaDB Enterprise Server. This move significantly improved average response times from 1.5-2 seconds to under 700 milliseconds and achieved roughly 10% annual savings in license and support costs. MariaDB's support and proactive improvement proposals also exceeded expectations.

Samsung SDS, a Samsung subsidiary, needed to modernize its Knox Portal, an internal collaboration platform with almost half a million users, by moving to a microservices architecture and open-source software. Facing high operating costs with Oracle, they migrated over 80% of their databases for this critical application to MariaDB Enterprise Server. This transition achieved zero-downtime upgrades, global real-time data synchronization, and a more than 50% reduction in operating costs, ensuring service continuity and stability for 80 Samsung affiliates worldwide. MariaDB's transparency and performance proved to be a cost-effective choice, enhancing developer and DBA capabilities.

Ingenico Financial Solutions, an e-Money provider, sought a robust, high-availability database solution and flexible support for its fast-growing business. Already using MariaDB, they faced downtime issues and needed a scalable partner. MariaDB provided a comprehensive solution, including a health check, infrastructure validation, performance optimizations, and assistance in setting up MariaDB Galera Cluster for high availability. This partnership resulted in a secure, scalable, and reliable database environment, ensuring business continuity and supporting Ingenico's growth.