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Best Practices for Multi-Cloud Observability

If The Notorious BIG – the artist behind the iconic song "Mo Money Mo Problems" – had been an IT operations engineer, he might instead have labeled his hit "Mo Clouds Mo Problems." Why? Because the more clouds you have to manage and monitor, the more problems you're likely to run into.

Autoscaling in Cloud Computing

Autoscaling in cloud computing is the ability of a system to adjust its resources in response to changes in demand automatically. This guarantees that applications always have the resources they need to perform optimally, even during periods of high traffic. Autoscaling eliminates manual intervention, allowing your dev team time to focus on your product. All major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform offer robust autoscaling solutions with many features and capabilities.

Cycle Spotlight: Sr Developer Thomas van der Pol discusses building resilient deployment automation.

In this edition of the Cycle Spotlight, Thomas van der Pol joins us to chat about deployment & automation. Thomas, a Senior Developer at Submarine, comes from a wealth of experience in software development and even dabbles in DevOps. Tune in to hear how an industry innovator delivers top-quality software consistently!

Monthly Recap: August 2024 + Looking Ahead to September

August has been an outstanding month for the Cycle team, marked by significant advancements across the platform. We've introduced new features aimed at simplifying workflows and enhancing user experience. As we wrap up August and look ahead to September, we're excited to share the progress we've made and what you can expect in the coming weeks.

Top 25+ AWS Cost Optimization Tools And Best Practices

While AWS offers significant benefits compared to traditional on-premise infrastructure, its inherent elasticity and scalability tend to create uncontrolled costs. AWS costs can be opaque and difficult to analyze, and without a system for identifying the source of costs and managing them, they can quickly undermine profit margins. However, several tools have emerged to help organizations manage and optimize their costs over the past few years.

What Is an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)?

Managing documents is a crucial aspect of running a business efficiently. As companies transition from paper to digital formats, having a reliable Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) becomes essential. An EDMS helps manage document storage, retrieval, and sharing and ensures regulatory compliance.

Azure Cost Assessment

FinOps-certified practitioner Michael Stephenson introduces the cost assessment survey. He walks through the survey, explaining its importance and the types of questions it includes. The survey covers topics such as the frequency of cloud cost reviews, who is responsible for cost monitoring, methods for tracking spending, and much more! He also emphasizes the need for proactive cost management and highlights common practices like shutting down unused resources and right-sizing. The goal is to help organizations manage and optimize their cloud costs more effectively.

Overcoming Challenges in Microsoft Integration Technologies: Expert insights

In this episode of the series "INTEGRATE expert voices—Unplugged" by Azure on Air, Andrew Rivers discusses the challenges that customers often face when getting started with integration technologies, such as understanding the various components and how they fit together, categorizing applications in terms of business criticality, and determining the appropriate infrastructure to support them. Links.

From Startup to Microsoft Partner of the Year: 2bcloud's Journey

In the fast-paced and competitive world of cloud services, standing out is no easy task. Yet, 2bcloud has not only made its mark but has also been recognized as the Microsoft Partner of the Year 2024. This prestigious award represents a significant milestone in our journey from a startup to a leading cloud solutions provider in less than four years. Our path to this achievement was filled with challenges, innovations, and strategic decisions that have shaped who we are today.