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Megaport Enables Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro for More Resilient Network Connectivity

With our latest enablements, you can use ExpressRoute Metro and Megaport to reduce downtime, improve latency, and protect your bottom line. Downtime. Sunken costs. Missed deadlines. Compromised data. Poor latency. All of these problems have one thing in common (besides the fact that they strike fear in the hearts of network architects) – they’re consequences of a network with poor resiliency.

10: Container Strategies and Cloud Migration with Vladimir Remenar of Raiffeisen Bank

On this episode of Densify Talks, we welcome Vladimir Remenar, Director of IT Operations at Raiffeisen Bank in Croatia. Andrew Hillier and Vladimir Remenar dive into container optimization strategies and cloud migration, discussing Raiffeisen’s processes and innovative practices. Raiffeisen Bank was early in the automation of optimization. Vladimir shares why that was the case and what that meant for Raiffeisen. He also discusses Raiffeisen’s migration to cloud journey and shares challenges, benefits, and lessons learned along the way.

The Cost of Cloud 2024: Navigating rising cloud spend and complexity

As cloud computing evolves, so do its challenges. Rising costs, complex billing models, and concerns over vendor lock-in are reshaping the landscape. Join us as we delve into our latest white paper highlighting emerging trends and challenges in cloud economics. We will explore how organizations can pivot back to the core values of transparency, customer-centricity, and value and discuss strategies to manage cloud costs effectively.

The 35 Best Cloud Monitoring Tools Based On Use Case

The purpose of cloud monitoring is to identify, observe, track, and manage cloud infrastructure components and services. Cloud monitoring helps organizations ensure their services meet customer expectations of performance, availability, and security. Companies also use cloud monitoring to learn how users interact with their business websites, applications, and other digital touchpoints.

Azure Integration and Security: Challenges and Best Practices

The video features an interview with Mattias Logdberg, a specialist in Azure integration and security, at the INTEGRATE summit. Mattias discusses his session on the challenges of iPaaS solutions in the context of Azure integration and implementation. He shares his experiences and insights on the importance of understanding networking and security in cloud computing, particularly in the context of Logic Apps and API Management.

AWS Instance Types Compared: Choosing The Right Option

You might wonder how companies using Amazon Web Services waste more than $10 billion annually. It’s easy to ask, “why don’t they just reduce their spending?” Well, it’s because there’s more to it than that. AWS offers many options — over 200 different services, for example. Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) provides over 300 AWS instance types spread over five unique instance families.

An Introductory Guide to Cloud Security for IIoT

The state of industries has come a long way since the Industrial Revolution with new technologies such as smart devices, the internet, and the cloud. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a network of industrial components that share and process data to gain insights. But as IIoT involves sensitive data and life-critical operations, this also comes with various IIoT cloud security challenges. Therefore, it is important to strengthen security.

Auto scaling beyond the basics: Fine-tuning AWS Auto Scaling groups

AWS Auto scaling Auto scaling is a powerful feature that allows your cloud infrastructure to dynamically adjust capacity based on demand, optimizing both performance and cost. However, to truly harness the power of Auto Scaling groups in AWS, you need to move beyond basic setup and dive into fine-tuning with advanced monitoring. This blog will guide you through advanced strategies for optimizing your AWS auto scaling using enhanced monitoring functionalities.

Securing External Sharing in SharePoint Online

In today’s interconnected business world, external collaboration is essential. SharePoint Online provides the flexibility to share documents with external partners, clients, and vendors, but this can also expose organizations to data security risks. Securing external sharing while ensuring smooth collaboration is key to maintaining trust and protecting sensitive information. Here’s how you can achieve that balance.

Object Storage vs. File Storage vs. Block Storage - What's Best for Businesses?

For businesses, choosing the right cloud storage becomes more complex than for the average user because factors other than personal preferences and needs come into play. Companies need to consider the big picture when choosing a storage solution for their data. Businesses often deal with sensitive data, large files, and complex storage needs.