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Cloud vs Colocation: Choosing the right solution for your business

When you’re planning your IT strategy, deciding between cloud computing and colocation services isn’t always simple. Each option comes with its strengths and potential pitfalls. And with tech at the heart of most modern operations, knowing where to house your data and infrastructure is a big decision, and one that could shape your business's future. So, which one is best for your business: cloud computing vs colocation?

Simple Talk Podcast - Coffee Chat with Tom Hodgson

Steve Jones is at Redgate’s Cambridge, UK headquarters once again, this time joined by Tom Hodgson, Innovation Lead on Redgate’s Foundry team. Tom gives an overview of The Foundry, which is Redgate’s innovation hub, offering some insight on what they do and what they’re working on (spoiler: it involves AI)! Also, hear Tom’s thoughts on AI & LLMs in general – including why sometimes just the basic version of a model is enough.

From insight to impact: Key takeaways from our DORA webinar with Nathen Harvey

For most engineering leaders, getting a DORA dashboard up and running feels like a huge win. You can finally track performance, compare it to industry benchmarks, and report on your progress. But then a nagging question settles in: how do you actually make the numbers go up? That frustration points to a common gap between the dashboard and the daily engineering practices that drive those outcomes.

Canonical achieves IEC 62443-4-1 compliance in Industrial Automation and Control Systems

Canonical is proud to announce it has achieved compliance with IEC 62443-4-1 for cybersecurity in Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). Building on Canonical’s existing ISO/SAE 21434 certification, this milestone expands Ubuntu’s leadership in securing critical infrastructure at the intersection of IT and operational technology (OT) environments.

Making AI Costs Make Sense: A FinOps Guide To Tagging And Tracking AI Spend

AI is reshaping the cost landscape. As a positive person, I’m going to call this change exciting! FinOps teams are integrating AI into cloud platforms and incurring the spend that comes with it. As a FinOps strategist who has helped several companies optimize cloud spend across industries, it became evident that clarity around AI spend unlocks swift, smart decisions. That’s AI … optimized.

Wipe It Clean, Sell It Smart: The Right Way to Retire Your Servers

Selling servers is about more than moving hardware, it's about controlling risk. Inside every decommissioned unit sits sensitive data most businesses forget to address. Deleting files or formatting disks doesn't erase information. That oversight can cost millions, damage trust, or lead to serious legal consequences. Before a sale, every server must go through proper data sanitization. This process isn't just technical, it's strategic. It protects your clients, your team, and your brand. This guide walks you through the process, from data erasure methods to resale pricing. The goal.

Why AIX Automation Starts with Better Monitoring: How Galileo Powers Smarter Action

If your automation can’t trust the data it’s acting on, it’s not automation. It’s a guess. That’s why AIX automation monitoring is the foundation for success. Many teams encounter this gap when trying to automate AIX operations. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and Event-Driven Ansible (EDA) can absolutely streamline routine tasks, like expanding filesystems or tuning adapters. But every playbook still depends on one thing: accurate, real-time monitoring.